terms for drafting

Question 1

How is an original concept or idea first communicated to others?

Answer 1

Technical Sketch “Graphic representation”

Question 2

What are the basic habits related to technical drawing necessary for success as an engineer, designer, or technician

Answer 2

Neatness
Speed
Accuracy
Legibility

Question 3

What do we call a graphic representation of a real thing, proposed design or imagined engineering change?

Answer 3

Technical drawing

Question 4

What is the difference between Artistic and Technical drawing?

Answer 4

Artistic drawing expresses aesthetic, philosophic, or other abstract ideas whereas Technical drawing is a distinct form of drawing which follows rules and standards (objects to be built or constructed)

Question 5

What are the stages of the design process?

Answer 5

Problem Identification
Ideation
Refinement/Analysis
Implementation/Documentation

Question 6

Who sets the standards for technical drawing (drafting) in order to ensure the uniformity of graphic language?

Answer 6

ANSI-American National Standards Institute
ASEE-American Society of Engineering Education
SAE-Society of Automotive Engineers
ASME-American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(American National Standard Drafting Manual)

Question 7

What type of projection can be described when the observers eye is imagined as infinite distance from the object and the plane of projection, the projectors are parallel, and perpendicular to the plane of projection?

Answer 7

Orthographic (means right-angle)
Isometric
Obliques

Question 8

A projection or drawing is produced on a plane by points where?

Answer 8

Piercing points that pierce the plane of projection

Question 9

What kind of scale is used to draw Maps

Answer 9

Engineers

Question 10

What kind of scale is used to draw Buildings?

Answer 10

Architects

Question 11

What kind of scale is used to draw Machine parts?

Answer 11

Mechanical Engineers (metric)

Question 12

Light vertical and horizontal lines guidelines are used when

Answer 12

Lettering

Question 13

The height of lettering is most commonly how tall?

Answer 13

3 mm (1/8”)

Question 14

The ratio between the size in the drawing and size of the actual object is referred to as

Answer 14

Scale

Question 15

What type of information is found in the title block?

Answer 15

The Company Information

Question 16

List Company Information

Answer 16

Name
Drawing Title
Drawing number
Sheet revision Block
Approval Block
Scale
Drawing Size
Sheet Number
Cage Code
Weight

Question 17

Name of the line for a thick dark line used to draw the features of an object is?

Answer 17

Visible lines or object lines

Question 18

Name of a thin dashed line used to draw features of an object not visible in the view seen

Answer 18

Hidden Line

Question 19

Name of thin lines with arrows attached used to dimension drawings

Answer 19

Dimension Line

Question 20

Name of thin lines used to determine the beginning and ending points of dimensions

Answer 20

Extension Line

Question 21

Section line are used for

Answer 21

To show a cutaway view

Question 22

Section lines look like

Answer 22

Angle lines in the object

Question 23

What are cutting plane lines used for?

Answer 23

Shows where the object was cut and from which direction

Question 24

What do cutting plane lines look like?

Answer 24

Thick dashed lines with arrows at the ends

Question 25

What do break lines look like?

Answer 25

Short break line thick free wiggly | Long break line thin like EKG

Question 26

What are break lines used for?

Answer 26

To Shorten the view of a Long Object

Question 27

Describe guidelines and their uses.

Answer 27

Guidelines are light lines often used by Artists to draw the general shape as a guide to later add key features

Question 28

Describe Construction lines and their uses.

Answer 28

Construction lines use guidelines to draw the main shape taking care to be accurate to the relative size and placement of features. Used for preserving the basic shape and proportions in Technical drawing.

Question 29

Where two surfaces of a solid intersect is called a

Answer 29

Edge

Question 30

A point used to represent a location in space has no

Answer 30

Width Height Depth

Question 31

Four important skills needed when doing a sketch are:

Answer 31

Accuracy Speed Legibility Neatness

Question 32

The most important rule in freehand sketching is to keep:

Answer 32

The sketch in PROPORTION

Question 33

Which sketch is most realistic looking as objects seem to recede into the distance?

Answer 33

Perspective (object appears as if in a photograph)

Question 34

Where three or more surfaces of a solid intersect is called a

Answer 34

Vertices

Question 35

Which sketch is quick and easy method to create sketches but has the least realistic appearance

Answer 35

Oblique

Question 36

Describe Box construction as an aid in drawing.

Answer 36

This consists of imagining the object enclosed in a rectangular box whose sides coincide with the main faces of the object

Question 37

On a drawing, the edge of a solid is represented by a

Answer 37

Line

Question 38

What three choices affect the appearance of Oblique drawings?

Answer 38

The surface of the object you choose to show parallel to the projection plane. The angle and orientation you choose for the receding lines that depict its depth The scale you choose for the receding lines depicting the objects depth

Question 39

What is Cavalier projection?

Answer 39

Oblique drawing that is represented as Full Scale

Question 40

What is Cabinet projection?

Answer 40

Oblique drawing that is represented as Half-Scale

Question 41

Which projection has equal angles between its axis?

Answer 41

Isometric

Question 42

What are four types of surfaces?

Answer 42

Planar Single Curved Double Curved Warped

Question 43

A freehand sketch should not be sloppy if attention is made to :

Answer 43

Proportion Clarity Correct line widths

Question 44

Alphabet of lines uses are:

Answer 44

To express the meaning of each line on a technical drawing as indicated by its width (thick or thin line) and its particular line style (visible or hidden line) Represents center axis or conveys dimension information

Question 45

Communication

Answer 45

Regardless of the language people speak a graphic representation is a basic, natural form of communication that is not tied to a particular time or place.

Question 46

Concurrent Engineering

Answer 46

A systematic approach that integrates the design and manufacture of products with the goal of optimizing all elements involved in the life cycle of the product.

Question 47

Concurrent Process

Answer 47

``` Marketing Engineering Manufacturing Warehouse Final product ```

Question 48

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

Answer 48

Allows users to simulate and analyze structures that wll be subject to various temperatures, static loads, or fluctuating loads. (Kinematic analysis studies moving parts) Some of these functions integrated with CAD software, and other packages import data from a CAD system.

Question 49

CAD and CAE

Answer 49

Using these tools, engineers can simulate, analyze and test designs efficiently, accurately, and quickly.

Question 50

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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Provides computerized control for manufacturing process. EX: Using a computer interface to control a lathe Generating the path for milling machine systems

Question 51

CAM

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Can be used in materials handling, assembly, and inspection.

Question 52

Constraint-Based Modeling (Parametric or feature-based modeling)

Answer 52

Uses variables to constrain the shape of the geometry.

Question 53

Coordinate-Measuring Machine (CMM)

Answer 53

Aids in speeding the time to reverse engineer some products.

Question 54

Documentation

Answer 54

Production and/or working drawings providing the details of manufacture and assemble are finalized and approved.

Question 55

Design Process

Answer 55

The organized and orderly approach to solving problems.

Question 56

Design For Six Sigma (DFSS)

Answer 56

An approach that uses engineering ans statistical tools to design products in a way that predicts and minimizes customer and manufacturing problems.

Question 57

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC)

Answer 57

Steps defined in a continuous improvement process that attempts to define and ensure Critical To Function (CTF) characteristics.

Question 58

Enterprise Data Management or Product Data Management (PDM)

Answer 58

Systems electronically store the various types of data associated with designing and manufacturing a product.

Question 59

Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

Answer 59

Allows for designs to be optimized or directly modified

Question 60

Functional decompisition

Answer 60

term used for determining the sub-functions involved in a design then using those functions to reconstruct a similar product.

Question 61

ideation

Answer 61

generating possible solutions

Question 62

life cycle design

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all aspects of a product (such as design, development , production, distributio, use, and its ultimate disposal and recycling) are considered simultaneously

Question 63

electronically store the various types of data associated with designing and manufacturing a product.

Answer 63

product data management systems

Question 64

a full size working model made to final specs

Answer 64

prototype

Question 65

uses variables to constrain the shape of the geometry

Answer 65

parametric modeling, constraint base, or feature based modeling

Question 66

strict regulations as to how designs are presented so the drawings are easy to reproduce.

Answer 66

patent drawings

Question 67

refers to the collection of digital or hard copy documents that specify the physical and functional requirements for a product.

Answer 67

product definition

Question 68

a tool for decision making that helps companies focus on a customer-driven approach and set of product characteristics.

Answer 68

quality function deployment (QFD)

Question 69

generate parts quickly

Answer 69

rapid prototyping

Question 70

motorola process to improve quality by reducing or eliminating defects

Answer 70

six sigma

Question 71

a uniform, effective graphic language

Answer 71

standards

Question 72

to form an image

Answer 72

visualization

Question 73

list the name of the persons approving the drawing and the date it was approved.

Answer 73

approval block

Question 74

a number assigned to entities that manufacture items for the government

Answer 74

CAGE code (Commercial and Government Entity)

Question 75

drawings of buildings, piping systems, and other large structures. ( tells you how many divisions of inches)

Answer 75

architects scale

Question 76

a unique number for each drawing

Answer 76

drawing number

Question 77

list the sheet size used for the drawing

Answer 77

drawing size

Question 78

briefly describe the item using a singular noun or noun phrase and modifiers if necessary to distinguish it from similar items.

Answer 78

drawing title

Question 79

decimal scale civil engineers use to draw large scale maps. ( 1 inch divided into 10,20,30,...60 parts)

Answer 79

engineers scale

Question 80

name for a particular shape of letter

Answer 80

font

Question 81

in typesetting, pairs of letters that need to be spaced more closely to appear correctly

Answer 81

kerned pair

Question 82

a particular size sheet with a drawing border

Answer 82

layout

Question 83

metric and US customary units

Answer 83

measurement systems

Question 84

scale divided in units representing inches to full size, half size, quarter size, etc

Answer 84

mechanical engineers scale

Question 85

paper and other types

Answer 85

media

Question 86

shows one or more necessary views

Answer 86

multiview projection

Question 87

show the name of the originating company or business

Answer 87

name

Question 88

when the projectors are parallel to each other, but are at angle other than 90 degrees to the plane of projection.

Answer 88

oblique projection

Question 89

one type of parallel projection. right angle projections, the parallel projections are perpendicular to the plane of projection.

Answer 89

orthographic projection

Question 90

the projectors are parallel

Answer 90

parallel projection

Question 91

the projectors come together at the station point to form a cone. represent objects as we see them or as they would appear in a photograph.

Answer 91

perspective projection

Question 92

imagine the drawing is produced by points where the projectors would pierce the projection plane

Answer 92

piercing points

Question 93

the window (square shape) that we imagine

Answer 93

plane of projection

Question 94

visual rays or lines of sight

Answer 94

projectors

Question 95

whole numbers ex. 1 of 22

Answer 95

sheet number

Question 96

height and width

Answer 96

sheet size

Question 97

track the drawing version using the number of the revisions

Answer 97

sheet revision block

Question 98

the observers eye

Answer 98

station point

Question 99

located int the lower right corner of the format

Answer 99

Title block

Question 100

margin subdivided letters on one side and numbers on the other.

Answer 100

zone numbers

Question 101

sheet size

Answer 101

``` A 8.5 X 11.0 B 11.0 X 17.0 C 17.0 X 22.0 D 22.0 X 34.0 E 34.0 X 44.0 ```