The standard is an international framework for general tolerances used in mechanical engineering to simplify technical drawings by defining default permissible deviations for dimensions and geometrical features . Instead of tolerancing every single feature, designers specify "ISO 2768-mK" in the drawing’s title block, which automatically applies a baseline level of precision to all untoleranced parts. Understanding the "mK" Designation
Part 2 handles the form and orientation of features that lack specific Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts. Feature Type Class Tolerance (mm) Straightness/Flatness 0.05 to 0.8 Varies by nominal length. Perpendicularity 0.4 to 1.0 Based on the length of the shorter side. Symmetry 0.6 to 1.0 Controls uniformity across a datum plane. Circular Run-out A single value applied regardless of size. Why Use ISO 2768-mK? Tolerance Iso 2768 Mk Pdf
The designation is a combination of two distinct parts of the ISO 2768 standard: The standard is an international framework for general
Part 1 defines the permissible deviations for features like lengths, diameters, radii, and angles. The "m" class is the most common for general CNC machining and sheet metal work. Nominal Length Range (mm) Tolerance Class (± mm) over 3 to 6 over 6 to 30 over 30 to 120 over 120 to 400 over 400 to 1000 Data source: ISO 2768-2: Geometrical Tolerances (Class K) Feature Type Class Tolerance (mm) Straightness/Flatness 0
Tighter tolerances (like Class f or H) exponentially increase costs by requiring secondary finishing operations like grinding.