The minimum length of dimension "C" shown in...

🔍 Key Concepts

• Braze joint design – C is the minimum overlap length of the outer part over the tool steel to give enough bonding area for the silver braze. • Relationship between dimensions A, B, C, and D – C is not an isolated number; it is tied to the total length and the tapered section on the right side. • Effect of the 15° and 5° tapers – how much of the part’s length is taken up by the tapers versus the straight cylindrical section that must be fully covered by the braze.

💭 Think About

• First, decide exactly where dimension C starts and ends on the sketch. What two shoulders or surfaces does it measure between? • How does the minimum overlap needed for a strong braze compare with the internal length available inside the sleeve once you subtract the tapered portion and clearance D? • Which of the answer choices is consistent with a realistic braze length relative to the overall part size A and B shown on GS-0014? Think about proportions, not just numbers.

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure you are measuring C only along the straight, parallel section where the two parts actually overlap – do not include the tapered area. • Verify that your chosen value for C leaves enough room for the 15° and 5° tapers and the clearance D while still matching the overall lengths A and B on the print. • Confirm that your selected answer gives a braze length that is not excessively short (weak joint) or unusually long relative to the total dimension between the shoulders shown.

The minimum length of dimension "C" shown in the illustration is __________. See illustration GS-0014.

0.844 inch

0.344 inch

0.656 inch

0.516 inch

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🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer