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Engineering Unit 1 3 - Communication Techniques

A sectional view drawing reveals the internal construction and details of an object by cutting through it along a plane. It helps understand objects that have intricate internal structures that would be difficult to depict with hidden lines alone. The sectional view convention cuts open an object to expose interior details. [SUMMARY

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Engineering Unit 1 3 - Communication Techniques

A sectional view drawing reveals the internal construction and details of an object by cutting through it along a plane. It helps understand objects that have intricate internal structures that would be difficult to depict with hidden lines alone. The sectional view convention cuts open an object to expose interior details. [SUMMARY

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An exploded view is a type of drawing that shows the

intended assembly of a product. It shows all parts of


the assembly and how they fit together.

In mechanical systems usually the components clos-


est to the centre are assembled first, or is the main
part in which the other parts get assembled around.

Parts are usually exploded either along parallel 30


degree, vertical or horizontal lines.

Practice Task
Complete the exploded sketch of a toy
boat & then complete the worksheet.

Key Questions
What is an exploded drawing?

Why are they needed?


A sectional drawing is a type of drawing that
shows the interior details of an object that cannot
be seen from the outside.

It helps us to understand the construction of an


object. If we didn’t have sectional views we may
view two similar objects from the outside and think Sectional View
that they are constructed in the same way.

A sectional view cuts an object along a plane


allowing you to see the internal details.

The sectional view is applicable to objects like


engine blocks, where the interior details are
intricate and would be very difficult to understand
through the use of "hidden" lines (hidden lines are,
by convention, dotted) on an orthographic or
isometric drawing.

Practice Task
Using the cutaway drawing below,
create a sectional view of the product.

Key Questions
What is a sectional plane?
The Section View
The cutaway view What convention do you use to show
a solid surface on your sectional view?
Remember your drawing conventions
for dimensioning and hidden detail.

3rd

Orthographic drawings are often known as


working drawings or engineering drawings. It is Angle Orthographic Practice Tasks
a way of representing different views
(elevations) of an object by projecting it onto a Draw the 3rd angle orthographic symbol using
plane or surface. drawing conventions.
You would usually show a front view, plan (top)
Copy and complete the example on the left
view and side view. A 45 degree line allows the Draw the bracket below in 3rd angle orthographic
projection of the side view to the plan view.
Crating

Practice Tasks

Match the Orthographic projection to


the Isometric projection. (Below)

Convert the orthographic projection to


an Isometric projection. (Right)

Use freehand Isometric sketching to


draw products from around the home.
Isometric is a standard way of representing
ideas in 3D. It is used in many different ways to
provide information. These can be information
about form, assembly instructions or technical
details.
In drawings horizontal lines are always set at 30
degrees from horizontal. Isometric uses three
planes using axes (X, Y & Z).
Standard Drawing Conventions -Avoid dimensioning to hidden lines.
-Place dimensions in views where the
Leaders and Centre Lines shape and location of the object is seen
best.
When dimensioning circles, use a
-Avoid placing dimensions on the
leader and centre lines. object if possible.
Use an R to indicate radius -Select one size for ALL dimensions/
dimensions, and a (Ø) symbol to text.
indicate diameter dimensions. -No more than two dimensions may be Centre lines
chained.

Dimensioning Practices
Dimensions not required for manufacturing a part should be
Chained dimension
omitted.
Overall dimensions are placed outside the smaller dimen-
sions. With the overall dimension given, one of the smaller
distances is not dimensioned unless it is needed for refer-
ence, in which case it should be indicated by placing brackets Key Terms
around the value.
Construction lines: faint, thin lines that are
easy to rub out.
Weighted lines: define the object that you
are drawing making it easier to see which
lines to keep and which to erase.
ISO: International standards organisation.
BSI: British standards institution.
Standardised: consistently applied across
a drawing using a convention such as BSI.
Centreline
When constructing a Kitemark: awarded by BSI when a product
drawing remember the meets its standards.
phrase ‘Light is right’.
Light pencil
pressure for
crates and
guidelines.

Key term
Crating: using 3d boxes to
plan out your Isometric
drawing or sketch.

Practice Tasks
Sketch several different view of an everyday
object such as a toothbrush.
Redesign a toddler drinking cup or bottle.
Sketch the images on the right. Remember
to use crating.

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