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1) The Two Systems of Placing Dimensions Are Aligned System and Unidirectional

The document discusses several topics related to technical drawing standards and conventions: 1. It describes the two main systems for placing dimensions - the aligned system where dimensions are perpendicular to dimension lines, and the unidirectional system where all dimensions can be read from the bottom of the drawing. 2. It provides an overview of first angle projection and its key characteristics including that the object is between the observer and projection plane. 3. It lists 19 guidelines for properly placing dimensions on technical drawings, such as not duplicating dimensions, only using necessary dimensions, placing dimensions on finished surfaces, and conventions for leaders, numbering, and spacing dimensions.

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1) The Two Systems of Placing Dimensions Are Aligned System and Unidirectional

The document discusses several topics related to technical drawing standards and conventions: 1. It describes the two main systems for placing dimensions - the aligned system where dimensions are perpendicular to dimension lines, and the unidirectional system where all dimensions can be read from the bottom of the drawing. 2. It provides an overview of first angle projection and its key characteristics including that the object is between the observer and projection plane. 3. It lists 19 guidelines for properly placing dimensions on technical drawings, such as not duplicating dimensions, only using necessary dimensions, placing dimensions on finished surfaces, and conventions for leaders, numbering, and spacing dimensions.

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1) The two systems of placing dimensions are aligned system and unidirectional

system. In the aligned system, the dimension is placed perpendicular to the


dimension line. In the unidirectional system, all dimensions are placed such that they
can be read from the bottom of the drawing sheet.

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(plan view means top view)

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5) In first angle projection the object imagined to be in the first quadrant.

The object is lies between the observer and plane of projection. The plane of
projection is assumed to be non transparent.
When view are drawn in their relative position Top view comes below Front view,
Right side view drawn to the left side elevation.

A First Angle Projection drawing is identified by the first angle projection symbol. The
angle of projection symbol typically appears in angle of projection block near to Title
block.
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1. Dimensions should NOT be duplicated, or the same information given in two different
ways. Don’t over-define or under-define the object.

2. No unnecessary dimensions should be used – only those needed to produce or inspect the
part.

3. Dimensions should be placed at finished surfaces or important center lines.

4. Dimensions should be placed so that it is not necessary for the observer to calculate, scale
or assume any measurement (except for repeated circles).

5. Dimensions should be attached to the view that best shows the shape of the feature to be
dimensioned.

6. Avoid dimensioning to hidden lines whenever possible.

7. Dimensions should not be placed on the object, unless that is the only clear option.

8. Overall dimensions should be placed the greatest distance away from the object so that
intermediate dimensions can nest closer to the object to avoid crossing extension lines.

9. A dimension should be attached to only one view (i.e., extension lines should not connect
two views).

10. Never cross dimension lines.

11. Avoid crossing extension lines when possible.

12. A center line may be extended and used as an extension line.

13. Leaders should slope at a 30, 45 or 60 degree angle.

14. Dimension numbers should be centered between arrowheads, except when using stacked
dimensions where the numbers should be staggered.

15. In general, a circle is dimensioned by its diameter; an arc by its radius.

16. Holes should be located by their center lines.

17. Holes should be located (but not necessarily dimensioned) in the view that shows the
feature as a circle.
18. Extension lines start approximately 1/16” from the object and extend 1/8” past the last
dimension.

19. The first dimension is approximately ½” from the object and each associated dimension
spaced uniformly approximately 3/8” apart.

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