tolerantiebands
Tolerantiebands, in Dutch often used to refer to tolerance bands, are the allowable ranges of variation around a nominal value for a physical quantity, such as a dimension, electrical parameter, or performance criterion. They define the limits within which a part or measurement must lie to be considered acceptable, enabling interchangeability and reliable function in assemblies.
Tolerance bands can be bilateral or unilateral. A bilateral tolerance allows variation above and below the
Applications of tolerantiebands span manufacturing, engineering, and quality control. In mechanical engineering, they govern fits between
Etymology and related concepts include tolerance zone, upper and lower deviation, tolerance class, and fit types.