This revision also emphasizes the use of profile for location tolerances applied to surfaces. Orthographic views for product definition, model views were added in many figures throughout the Standard. Because of the widespread use of computer-aided design (CAD) and the industry transition toward reduced use of Now, a consensus committee of experts has revised Y14.5 for 21st-century applications. By providing uniformity in drawing specifications and interpretation, GD&T reduces guesswork throughout the manufacturing process - improving quality, lowering costs, and shortening deliveries.
GD&T is an essential tool for communicating design intent - that parts from technical drawings have the desired form, fit, function and interchangeability.
The Y14.5 standard is considered the authoritative guideline for the design language of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T.) It establishes symbols, rules, definitions, requirements, defaults, and recommended practices for stating and interpreting GD&T and related requirements for use on engineering drawings, models defined in digital data files, and in related documents.
