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    GD&T

    Position Tolerance

    The most common GD&T control for locating a feature relative to datums.

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    position
    MMC
    intermediate

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    gdt-position

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    GD&T

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    Yes

    Updated

    4/23/2026

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    gdt, position, MMC

    Source

    ASME Y14.5-2018

    Position Tolerance

    Position controls the allowed variation in the location of a feature of size relative to datum references. When MMC is used, bonus tolerance is available as the feature departs from MMC.

    Remember

    • Position is usually applied to holes and pin features
    • The tolerance zone is often cylindrical
    • Datum order matters

    Source: ASME Y14.5-2018