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Geo-Metrics III: The Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Techniques (Using the Customary Inch Systems) (Vol 1) [Paperback]

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0201633426 978-0201633429 December 10, 1993
An expert on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and chairman of the U.S. National and ISO standards committees updates his bestselling book to give readers the definitive guide to the new ANSI standard. This up-to-date information will help engineers and designers implement design and product requirements throughout the cycle--from design to manufacture to assembly--using universal standards and practices that result in reduced cost and high quality products.

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From the Back Cover

Geo-Metrics III is an extensively revised edition of the most respected and widely-read book on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, the technical drawing language for designing and manufacturing component parts of a mechanical product. Completely up to date, this new edition takes its reference from the content of the latest ANSI/ASME Y14.5M standard as well as harmonizing with the principles of related ISO international standards. It is also supportive of the ISO 9000 series of international standards policies and directives.

Geo-Metrics III is an indispensable guide and reference for anyone involved in engineering design, drafting, manufacturing, quality, and verification of product. In it you will find the state-of-the-art in the principles and techniques of engineering design specification, with comprehensive coverage of such topics as:

  • Geometric characteristics and symbols

  • Datums and their application

  • Tolerances of form, orientation, profile, runout, location, and their application

  • The material condition principles MMC,LMC, and RFS, and their application

...and much more.

This new edition focuses on important aspects of the latest standards and the ability to represent "function and relationship" of part feature requirements which engineers have envisioned but cannot explicitly state in drawings. In addition, Geo-Metrics III emphasizes the need for recognition of the emerging international standards which are so important in present-day global communication.

The author's experience and insight, evident throughout the book, will lead you to a deeper understanding of the rationale behind the standards, enabling you to apply them more effectively in your work. The principles in Geo-Metrics III, combining the latest standards and techniques of modernized engineering product specification, facilitate clear communication through the process of design, manufacturing, assembly, and verification while promoting reduced costs and higher quality.

For those companies that have not yet adopted the latest ANSI standards, these reference guides are still available:

Geo-Metrics II: The Application of Geometric Tolerancing Techniques (Using the Customary Inch System), Revised 1986 Edition
ISBN 0-201-11527-1 * Paperback * 336 pages * (c)1986

Geo-Metrics: The Metric Application of Geometric Tolerancing Techniques, Revised 1986 Edition
ISBN 0-201-11526-3 * Paperback * 336 pages * (c)1986


Pocket guide versions of Geo-Metrics II and Geo-Metrics III are also available. These handy guides increase the usability of this information on the manufacturing floor and serve as a quick reference to ANSI standards. These pocket guides are easy to carry and contain the crux of geometrics.

A Pocket Guide to Geo-Metrics III: Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Using the Customary Inch System), 10 pack
ISBN 0-201-63478-3 * Paperback * 36 pages * (c)1995

A Pocket Guide to Geo-Metrics III: Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Metric Version, 10 Pack
ISBN 0-201-63476-7 * Paperback * 36 pages * (c)1995

A Pocket Guide to Geo-Metrics II: Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Using the Customary Inch System), 10 pack
ISBN 0-201-11840-8 * Paperback * 32 pages * (c)1987

A Pocket Guide to Geo-Metrics II: Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Metric Version, 10 pack
ISBN 0-201-11842-4 * Paperback * 32 pages * (c)1987




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About the Author

Lowell W. Foster is president and director of Lowell W. Foster Associates, Inc., a consulting firm serving clients around the world in technical management, consulting, and training matters. He continues his life-long involvement in all national and international standards committee developments for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

His distinguished career spans more than 45 years, from his beginning as a tool designer through various technical and management positions in the areas of product design, process, production, quality control, and standardization. He has been deeply involved in numerous boards and standards committees on engineering drawing and related practices, and has received several awards and honors from schools, organizations, and colleagues.



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Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 10, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0201633426
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201633429
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Understand Geometric Tolerancing, September 3, 2000
This review is from: Geo-Metrics III: The Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Techniques (Using the Customary Inch Systems) (Vol 1) (Paperback)
Was reading the new rev. of the ARINC 600 Spec. Used a co-workers copy of of Geo-Metrics III to figure out a tolerance note I wasn't sure of. This book has the clearest descriptions of Geometric tolerancing with detail showing how to read and apply notes I have ever seen. I immediately copied the title pape so I could get my own copy. By the way, I am an electro-mechanical engineer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best available, May 19, 1998
This review is from: Geo-Metrics III: The Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Techniques (Using the Customary Inch Systems) (Vol 1) (Paperback)
Foster presents essentially all of the basics required for understanding GD&T. I've taken associated training courses using Geo-Metrics II and III and found the books to be excellent reference materials. However, I found the text to be rather convoluted and boring. Coupled with the excellent graphics representations, one will come to an understanding of the principles.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tolerancing for Dummies, May 8, 2001
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A very well writen book I had no problem understanding the text and the examples given for creating objects was very simple I picked up on creating tolerancs very easy I would recemond this book to anyone starting out doing tolerancing
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