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When assembled, the hole  30 0.000 +0.030  mm and shaft  30 -0.020 +0.020  mm will result in:

Options

A

loose fit

B

interference fit

C

transition fit

D

clearance fit

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Correct Answer :

Option C

transition fit

Solution :

The correct option is transition fit.

To understand why this is a transition fit, let us calculate the limits of tolerance for both the hole and the shaft.

1. Limits for the Hole:
The basic size of the hole is 30 mm.
The upper limit deviation is +0.030 mm, and the lower limit deviation is 0.000 mm.
Therefore, the maximum hole size is:
30.000 + 0.030 = 30.030 mm
The minimum hole size is:
30.000 + 0.000 = 30.000 mm

2. Limits for the Shaft:
The basic size of the shaft is 30 mm.
The upper limit deviation is +0.020 mm, and the lower limit deviation is -0.020 mm.
Therefore, the maximum shaft size is:
30.000 + 0.020 = 30.020 mm
The minimum shaft size is:
30.000 - 0.020 = 29.980 mm

3. Determining the Type of Fit:
We compare the extreme conditions of assembly:
- Case A (Maximum Clearance): Occurs when the largest hole meets the smallest shaft.
Maximum Clearance = 30.030 - 29.980 = + 0.050 mm
Since this value is positive, clearance (looseness) is possible.

- Case B (Maximum Interference): Occurs when the smallest hole meets the largest shaft.
Minimum Clearance = 30.000 - 30.020 = - 0.020 mm
Since this value is negative, interference (overlap) is also possible.

Because the tolerance zones of the hole and shaft overlap, the fit may result in either a clearance fit or an interference fit depending on the actual sizes of the assembled parts. This is the definition of a transition fit.

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