Dimension Ing
Dimension Ing
Dimension Ing
TOPICS
Introduction
Dimensioning components
Dimensioning object’ s features
Placement of dimensions.
Introduction
DEFINITION
Dimensioning is the process of specifying part’ s
information by using of figures, symbols and notes.
2. Decimal-inch system
Examples 0.25 (not .25), 5.375 etc.
3. Fractional-inch system
1 3
Examples , 5 etc.
4 8
Dimensioning
Components
DIMENSIONING COMPONENTS
Extension lines
Dimension lines Drawn with
(with arrowheads) 4H pencil
Leader lines
Dimension figures
Notes : Lettered with
- local note 2H pencil.
- general note
EXTENSION LINES
indicate the location on the object’s features that
are dimensioned.
DIMENSION LINES
indicate the direction and extent of a dimension, and
inscribe dimension figures.
10 27
13
1 23
o
43
LEADER LINES
10 27 10 Drill, 2 Holes
R16
13
1 23
o
43
Recommended
Practices
EXTENSION LINES
Leave a visible gap (≈ 1 mm) from a view and
start drawing an extension line.
Extend the lines beyond the (last) dimension line
1-2 mm.
COMMON MISTAKE
Visible gap
EXTENSION LINES
Do not break the lines as they cross object lines.
COMMON MISTAKE
Continuous
DIMENSION LINES
Dimension lines should not be spaced too close
to each other and to the view.
11
34
35
34 COMMON MISTAKE
11
11
34
DIMENSION FIGURES
When there is not enough space for figure or
arrows, put it outside either of the extension lines.
or
DIMENSION FIGURES : UNITS
The BIS and ISO standards adopt the unit of
2. Unidirectional method
30
30
30
30
30
30
EXAMPLE : Dimension of length using unidirectional method.
30
30 30
30 30
30 30
30
EXAMPLE : Dimension of angle using aligned method.
45o
45
o
45
o
45o
45o
45
o
45
o
45o
EXAMPLE : Dimension of angle using unidirectional method.
45o
45o 45o
45o 45o
45o 45o
45o
LOCAL NOTES
Place the notes near to the feature which they
apply, and should be placed outside the view.
Always read horizontally.
COMMON MISTAKE
10 Drill 10 Drill
10 Drill
≈ 10mm
Too far
Dimensioning
Practices
THE BASIC CONCEPT
Dimensioning is accomplished by adding size and
location information necessary to manufacture
the object.
Clear
Complete
Facilitate the
- manufacturing method
- measurement method
EXAMPLE L L
Designed
part
L
S
L
S
To manufacture this part S
we need to know…
1. Width, depth and
thickness of the part.
S
COMMON MISTAKE
ARC
Arcs are dimensioned by giving the radius, in the
views in which their true shapes appear.
The letter “R” is always lettered before the figures
to emphasize that this dimension is radius of an
arc.
0
20
0 20
R R
or
ARC
The dimension figure and the arrowhead should
be inside the arc, where there is sufficient space.
R 6.5
R
R 58.5
ARC
Leader line must be radial and inclined with
an angle between 30 ~ 60 degs to the horizontal.
COMMON MISTAKE
R62.5 R62.5 R62.5
60
o
R62.5
R62.5 R62.5
30
o
ARC
Use the foreshortened radial dimension line,
when arc’ s center locates outside the sheet or
interfere with other views.
Method 2
1
Drawing sheet
FILLETS AND ROUNDS
Give the radius of a typical fillet only by using a
local note.
If all fillets and rounds are uniform in size,
dimension may be omitted, but it is necessary to
add the note “ All fillets and round are Rxx. ”
R6.5 R12
NOTE:
NOTE: All fillets and round are R6.5
All fillets and round are R6.5 unless otherwise specified.
Drawing sheet
CYLINDER
Size dimensions are diameter and length.
Location dimension must be located from its
center lines and should be given in circular view.
Measurement
method
CYLINDER
Diameter should be given in a longitudinal view
with the symbol “ ” placed before the figures.
100
70
HOLES
Size dimensions are diameter and depth.
Location dimension must be located from its
center lines and should be given in circular view.
Measurement
method
HOLES : SMALL SIZE
Use leader line and local note to specify diameter
and hole’s depth in the circular view.
1) Through thickness hole
or or or
HOLES : SMALL SIZE
Use leader line and local note to specify diameter
and hole’s depth in the circular view.
2) Blind hole
xx, yy Deep xx Drill, yy Deep
or
Hole’s
depth
HOLES : LARGE SIZE
xx
HOLES
COMMON MISTAKE
xx xx
xx Rxx
xx
xx
CHAMFER
Use leader line and note to indicate linear
distance and angle of the chamfer.
S
S
CS S S
ROUNDED-END SHAPES
Dimensioned according to the manufacturing
method used.
21
5
ROUNDED-END SHAPES
Dimensioned according to the manufacturing
method used.
R12
12
21
12
16 21
ROUNDED-END SHAPES
Dimensioned according to the standard sizes of
another part to be assembled or manufacturing
method used.
Key
(standard part)
25
ROUNDED-END SHAPES
Dimensioned according to the standard sizes of
another part to be assembled or manufacturing
method used.
20
Placement of
Dimensions
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
1. Extension lines, leader lines should not cross
dimension lines.
POOR GOOD
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
2. Extension lines should be drawn from the nearest
points to be dimensioned.
POOR GOOD
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
3. Extension lines of internal feature can cross visible
lines without leaving a gap at the intersection point.
WRONG CORRECT
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
4. Do not use object line, center line, and dimension
POOR GOOD
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
6. Place dimensions outside the view, unless
placing them inside improve the clarity.
POOR GOOD
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
6. Place dimensions outside the view, unless
placing them inside improve the clarity.
POOR GOOD
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
8. Dimension lines should be lined up and grouped
together as much as possible.
POOR GOOD
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
9. Do not repeat a dimension.
POOR GOOD