A32 · Reference edition 2026.11
Contact pads — Layout and sequence
Pad shape, material and replaceability affect the interface description. Record where the part touches rather than relying on a catalogue image.
Scope and purpose
Place the relevant elements in a visible order before completing the record. A diagram should distinguish position from sequence and should preserve the orientation used in the written notes. Review the example for a practical way to make the relationship explicit.
Working notes
This reference collection concerns light, offline dimensional-inspection layouts. It brings locating concepts, component descriptions and revision records together without substituting for an engineered fixture design. The drawings are original explanatory diagrams. Reference IDs identify documents, not commercially tested products. Read the scope and limitations alongside each example, and keep the actual part drawing and inspection requirements available when reviewing a proposed layout.
Practical example
Distinguish a flat, curved, annular or replaceable contact in the component record.
| Reference record | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| A32 | Contact pads |
| Scope and purpose | Pad shape, material and replaceability affect the interface description. Record where the part touches rather than relying on a catalogue image. |
| Limits and interpretation | Material compatibility requires knowledge of the actual part surface and conditions. |
Review checklist
Identify the starting condition; mark the order or orientation; check that labels in the figure match the accompanying table.