Dimensioning Through an Object Whenever possible avoid sending

Dimensioning Through an Object Whenever possible, avoid sending an extension line through an object view. Incorrect

Crossing Extension Lines Whenever possible, avoid crossing extension lines. Incorrect

Crossing Dimension Lines Never cross a dimension line with another dimension line or an extension line. Incorrect

Leader Line Conventions • • Leader Line Definition Leader Line Angles Diameter versus Radius Hole and Cylinder Dimensions

Terminology Leader A leader is a thin, solid line used to indicate features with which a dimension, note, or symbol is associated. • Points toward the center of the feature • Arrow on one end touches the part or detail • Text is extended from a short horizontal line or “shoulder” on the other end

Leader Line Angles Whenever possible, a leader line dimension should occur at approximately 30°, 45°, or 60° from the horizontal or vertical. Leaders should never be drawn horizontally or vertically

Diameter versus Radius A complete circular object is called out by its diameter. A fillet or arc is identified by its arc radius.

Hole and Cylinder Dimensions A hole is dimensioned on a view showing its true circular shape. A leader should be used for this purpose. A cylinder, or solid cylindrical feature, is dimensioned on a side view using a linear dimension.

Common Dimensioning Errors • • Unnecessary Dimensions Duplicate Dimensions Dimensioning to Hidden Lines True Scale

Unnecessary Dimensions A drawing must contain only those dimensions that are necessary to define the object’s geometry. Incorrect

Duplicate Dimensions Do not call out the same dimension on more than one view. Incorrect

Dimensioning to Hidden Lines Never dimension to hidden lines. If necessary, generate an alternate view, or section view, where the feature appears as an object line.

True Scale Dimensions should reflect an object’s actual size; not its scaled size.

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Credits: Writer: Terry C. Nagy Jr. Lesson Editor: Ed Hughes Narration: CJ Amarosa Production: CJ Amarosa