Unknown Symbol

[svr_kjg705384]

Hello All,

I'm back with more questions.

I have a drawing showing a Square Symbol in front of a dimension. Don't know what it means.

Thank you in advance.

KenJG

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[jaberwok]

IME, it means square - most likely a square hole / opening in an otherwise circular object.

[Iceberg]

Could it be a font issue? Not all symbols are compatible with all fonts, so the font will fill it in with some kind of symbol to replace it.

[dgorsman]

Best to confirm the intent with the originator of the drawing. Guessing and mechanical drawings with tolerances usually ends with a large hammer and extra dents.

[tedg]

Best to confirm the intent with the originator of the drawing. Guessing and mechanical drawings with tolerances usually ends with a large hammer and extra dents.
Probably a good idea.

My opinion is it probably is a symbol like plus/minus that wasn't compatible with the font.

Or…

It means “square” calling out that it is square or right angle.

~shrug~

[jaberwok]

looking again at all the other dimensions I still think that "square" is most likely but dgorsman is correct - ask the originator if possible.