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Dimensioning Rules in Engineering Graphics

The document outlines the general rules and hints for dimensioning in engineering graphics and CAD, emphasizing the importance of clarity and accuracy in dimension representation. Key guidelines include avoiding repetition of dimensions, proper placement of dimension lines, and specific methods for dimensioning circles, holes, arcs, and angles. The document also highlights the significance of maintaining appropriate spacing and using symbols for cylindrical parts.

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Dimensioning Rules in Engineering Graphics

The document outlines the general rules and hints for dimensioning in engineering graphics and CAD, emphasizing the importance of clarity and accuracy in dimension representation. Key guidelines include avoiding repetition of dimensions, proper placement of dimension lines, and specific methods for dimensioning circles, holes, arcs, and angles. The document also highlights the significance of maintaining appropriate spacing and using symbols for cylindrical parts.

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BAEEE101 – BASIC

ENGINEERING

Module – III – ENGINEERING GRAPHICS &


CAD
Lecture – 3
Dimensioning Rules

Course Faculty:
Dr. Saravanakumar D, SMEC
VIT Chennai.
General Rules for Dimensioning
❑ Dimensioning should be done so completely that further
calculation or assumption of any dimension, or direct
measurement from the drawing is not necessary.

❑ None of the dimension should be mentioned more than once.

❑ Dimension should be placed on the view where its use is


shown more clearly.

❑ Mutual crossing of dimension lines and dimensioning between


hidden lines should be avoided.

❑ An object line or a centre line should never be used as a


dimension line.
Hints on Dimensioning
❑ Dimension lines should be drawn at least 8 mm away from the
outlines and from each other.
Continuous or Chain
Dimensioning

Progressive or Parallel
Dimensioning

Cumulative error is
avoided by this
method.
Hints on Dimensioning
❑ Smaller dimensions should be placed nearer the view and the larger further
away so that extension lines do not cross dimension lines.

❑ Arrowheads should ordinarily be drawn within the limits of the dimensioned


feature. They may be placed outside when the space is too narrow.

❑ Dimensions of cylindrical parts should as far as possible be placed in the


views in which they are seen as rectangles. Diameter should always be
preceded by a symbol Ø.

Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt


Hints on Dimensioning
Dimensioning of Circle

Dimensioning of Holes

Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt


Hints on Dimensioning
Dimensioning of Arcs

Dimensioning of Angles

Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt


Hints on Dimensioning
Dimensioning a chamfer

Dimensioning of external and internal threads

Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt


Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt
Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt
Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt
Source: Engineering Drawing, N.D. Bhatt
Sketching & Dimensioning Practice

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm


Sketching & Dimensioning Practice

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm


Sketching & Dimensioning Practice

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm

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