Drafting Tools, Instruments and Equipment Flashcards
an implement for manual use
tool
devices for drawing, like compass and divider
instruments
large tools for drawing
equipment
a subject in TLE that dwells on lines and its uses in industry
drafting
sketching, freehand or mechanical
drawing
it is considered the most important tool of a draftsman
pencil
three grades of pencils
hard (H, 1)
medium (HB, 2)
soft (B, 3)
a type of drawing which uses drawing tools and instruments
mechanical drawing
a type of drawing which does not use any tool or equipment
freehand drawing
these are used for drawing vertical and inclined lines with the aid of a T-square.
triangles
two kinds of triangles
30 x 60 and 45 x 45
it is a drawing tool that is used for drawing horizontal lines only.
t-square
3 types of t-square
removable head
fixed head
adjustable head
it is a tool used for drawing irregular curve lines.
french curve
4 set of drawing instruments
compass
divider
ruling pens
small screwdriver
an instrument used for drawing circles and arcs
compass
instrument used for transferring measurements
divider
instrument used for inking straight lines
ruling pen
instrument used for tightening screws of the compass and divider
small screwdriver
instrument used for rubbing off mistakes drawn
eraser
it is used for fastening the drawing paper on the drawing board
drafting tape
specialized paper or transparent film designed for drafting
drafting paper or film
a large, flat surface where the drafting paper is attached
drafting board
a piece of furniture designed for drafting, usually equipped with a drawing board and height-adjustable features
drafting table