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Understanding Orthographic Projections

Orthographic Projection is a technique for representing 3D objects through front, side, and plan views, aiding in design visualization before manufacturing. It can be created using First Angle or Third Angle Projection methods, with distinct orientations for each. The document includes exercises for creating orthographic views based on given isometric drawings.

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Understanding Orthographic Projections

Orthographic Projection is a technique for representing 3D objects through front, side, and plan views, aiding in design visualization before manufacturing. It can be created using First Angle or Third Angle Projection methods, with distinct orientations for each. The document includes exercises for creating orthographic views based on given isometric drawings.

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ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS

Orthographic Projection is a way of drawing a 3D object from different directions. Usually a


front, side and plan view are drawn so that a person looking at the drawing can see all the
important sides. Orthographic drawings are useful especially when a design has been developed
to a stage whereby it is almost ready to manufacture.

Creating Orthographic Views

Orthographic Views are standard representations of an object on a sheet. These views are created
by projecting an object onto three different planes (top plane, front plane, and side plane). You
can project an object by using two different methods: First Angle Projection and Third Angle
Projection.

FIRST ANGLE PROJECTIONS


The following figure shows the orthographic views that will be created when an object is
projected using the First Angle Projection method.
Example of 1st angle projection

The three directions from which the object is to be drawn are shown below. They are called
Front Elevation, End Elevation, and Plan. This helps us distinguish between one view and the
other.
When drawn in orthographic projection, this object is drawn as shown below.

THIRD ANGLE PROJECTIONS

3rd Angle project is where the 3D object is seen to be in the 3rd quadrant. It is positioned below
and behind the viewing planes, the planes are transparent, and each view is pulled onto the plane
closest to it. The front plane of projection is seen to be between the observer and the object.

Example of 3rd angle projection


The views will be drawn as follows
Exercises

1. Create the orthographic views of the part shown below. The views will be created by using the
Third Angle Projection method.

Use the following line layouts and weights


2. The figure below represents an isometric view of a block. Draw in First angle projection the
following views:
i) Front view
ii) Right side view
iii) Plan view
Include in your drawing the following: At least 5 dimensions for each view, the hidden details and
the labels of the views.

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