Sketches, Drawings & Prints - Part A Flashcards
What is the key view in orthographic projection?
Front View
Many orthographic drawings show only the:
Front, Top, and Right side views
What angle of view is the method widely used to draw an orthographic print?
3rd Angle orthographic projection
What are 3 types of pictorial drawings?
1) Perspective
2) Oblique
3) Isometric
Why is the isometric type of drawing preferred for the mechanical trades?
Because it allows you to measure all dimensions parallel to the 3 axes and offers less distortion to round objects.
An object or visible line is shown as…
A thick, dark line
A centre line is shown as…
A series of long dashes, separated by short dashes.
A leader line terminates with a….
an arrow, dot or squiggle
Define: CNTRS
Centres
Define: TYP
Typical
Define: CBORE
Counterbore
Define: CH
Chamfer
Define: CLA
Centre Line Angle
What are the 6 different planes you can draw to view an object?
1) Front
2) Right Side
3) Left Side
4) Top
5) Bottom
6) Rear
In the ISO symbol for 3rd Angle projection, the “cone” is on the ______ side of the crosshairs?
Right
Define: Object of Visible line
This is the most important line on a blueprint or sketch, as it shows the shape of the object and therefore should be a thick, dark line. The object should stand out on a drawing and should be easy to see.