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4. Dimensioning

The document covers the principles of dimensioning in engineering graphics, detailing the two systems of dimensioning: Aligned and Unidirectional. It outlines rules and methods for effective dimensioning, including Chain, Parallel, and Combined Dimensioning, as well as best practices for clarity and consistency. Additionally, it addresses the dimensioning of circular features and emphasizes the importance of adhering to established standards.

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4. Dimensioning

The document covers the principles of dimensioning in engineering graphics, detailing the two systems of dimensioning: Aligned and Unidirectional. It outlines rules and methods for effective dimensioning, including Chain, Parallel, and Combined Dimensioning, as well as best practices for clarity and consistency. Additionally, it addresses the dimensioning of circular features and emphasizes the importance of adhering to established standards.

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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

Topic:
Dimensioning
Dimensioning
 Dimensioning refers to the act of giving dimensions.
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Elements of Dimensioning

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Systems of Dimensioning
 There are two systems of dimensioning:
a) Aligned System
b) Uni-directional System
Systems of Dimensioning
Aligned System
In the aligned system, dimensions are placed perpendicular to the
dimension line so that they may be read from the bottom or
right-hand side of the drawing sheet. Dimensions are placed at
the middle and on top of the dimension lines.
Systems of Dimensioning
Unidirectional System
In the unidirectional system, dimensions are placed in such a way
that they can be read from the bottom edge of the drawing sheet.
All dimensions are placed at the middle and are inserted by
breaking the dimension lines at the middle.
Rule of Dimensioning
1. Between any two extension lines, there must be one and only
one dimension line bearing one dimension.
2. As far as possible, all the dimensions should be placed
outside the views. Inside dimensions are preferred only if
they are clearer and more easily readable.
3. All the dimensions on a drawing must be shown using either
Aligned System or Unidirectional System. In no case should,
the two systems be mixed on the same drawing.
4. The same unit of length should be used for all the dimensions
on a drawing. The unit should not be written after each
dimension, but a note mentioning the unit should be placed
below the drawing.
5. Dimension lines should not cross each other. Dimension lines
should also not cross any other lines of the object.
6. All dimensions must be given.
7. Each dimension should be given only once. No dimension
Methods of Dimensioning
For dimensions in series, there are three methods:

a) Chain Dimensioning
b) Parallel Dimensioning
c) Combined Dimensioning

Adopt any one of these methods.

i. Chain dimensioning (Continuous dimensioning): All the


dimensions are aligned in such a way that an
arrowhead of one dimension touches tip-to-tip the
arrowhead of the adjacent dimension. The overall
dimension is placed outside the other smaller
dimensions.
Methods of Dimensioning

CHAIN DIMENSIONING

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Methods of Dimensioning
Parallel dimensioning (Progressive dimensioning):

All the dimensions are shown from a common reference


line. Obviously, all these dimensions share a common
extension line. This method is adopted when
dimensions have to be established from a particular
datum surface.
Methods of Dimensioning

PARALLEL DIMENSIONING

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Methods of Dimensioning
Combined dimensioning:
When both the methods, i.e., chain dimensioning and
parallel dimensioning are used on the same drawing,
the method of dimensioning is called combined
dimensioning.
Methods of Dimensioning

COMBINED DIMENSIONING

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