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True Position in 3 axis???

Ok, I have read the post regarding this so called argument that my boss and I got into today. He told me that you cannot measure true position in 3 axis, as I told him he was wrong. I know it depends on the way the FCF calls it out, but I tried to explain to him that it is possible to measure TP in 3 axis.
I have seen the formulas, so I know it's possible. I just wish I could get one of you gurus to reply back explaining that it is possible and why. I see the picture but he does not. I do not like to get into pissing matches with upper management, but I have learned a h**ll of alot from you guys, and I know this is possible. So if one of you fine gentleman can back me up on this, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you very much.
Now I am going to get a cold beer.Smiley
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  • I can say this. In GD&T if you define it you got to control it regardless of the standard used. Three locator Dims defines a 3D point at their intersection (that is 3 Dimensional Point). This is a FACT and there is no way around it. Diametric FCF controls two of those D's (2 Dimensions are controlled). This is also a FACT and there is no way around it. The third one is uncontrolled by the Diametric FCF. This is also a FACT and there is no way around it.

    That said, you need another FCF to control this third (defined) axis (Profile of the surface would work). This is my take on it and I haven't lost that argument yet with any Engineer or Engineering group. The only other choice you have is to let the third Axis go defined but uncontrolled.
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  • I can say this. In GD&T if you define it you got to control it regardless of the standard used. Three locator Dims defines a 3D point at their intersection (that is 3 Dimensional Point). This is a FACT and there is no way around it. Diametric FCF controls two of those D's (2 Dimensions are controlled). This is also a FACT and there is no way around it. The third one is uncontrolled by the Diametric FCF. This is also a FACT and there is no way around it.

    That said, you need another FCF to control this third (defined) axis (Profile of the surface would work). This is my take on it and I haven't lost that argument yet with any Engineer or Engineering group. The only other choice you have is to let the third Axis go defined but uncontrolled.
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