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Engineering Drawing Definitions

The document provides definitions and explanations related to engineering drawing, including concepts such as CAD, scales, projection methods, and types of solids. It details the differences between first and third angle projection, enlarging and reducing scales, and outlines various types of lines and drawing sheet sizes. Additionally, it discusses the grades of pencils used in engineering drawing.

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Engineering Drawing Definitions

The document provides definitions and explanations related to engineering drawing, including concepts such as CAD, scales, projection methods, and types of solids. It details the differences between first and third angle projection, enlarging and reducing scales, and outlines various types of lines and drawing sheet sizes. Additionally, it discusses the grades of pencils used in engineering drawing.

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Engineering Drawing - Definitions and

Explanations
० CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
A technology used for creating precise drawings and technical illustrations using computer
software. CAD is commonly used in engineering, architecture, and product design.

० Full Scale
A scale where the drawing size is exactly equal to the actual size of the object. Represented
as 1:1.

० Difference between First and Third Angle Projection Symbol


- First Angle Projection: Object is placed in the first quadrant; the view is projected behind
the object.

- Third Angle Projection: Object is placed in the third quadrant; the view is projected in
front of the object.

० R.F. (Representative Fraction)


The ratio of the drawing size to the actual size, without units. For example, 1:100 means 1
unit on drawing = 100 units in real life.

० Diagonal Scale
A scale that can measure up to three units (e.g., meters, decimeters, centimeters) accurately.
It uses both main and diagonal lines to read measurements more precisely.

० First Angle Projection Symbol


The symbol looks like a truncated cone placed in front of a circle. It represents the method
used for projection in technical drawing.

० Difference between Enlarging and Reducing Scale


- Enlarging Scale: Used when the object is too small; the drawing is larger than the actual
object.
- Reducing Scale: Used when the object is too large; the drawing is smaller than the actual
object.
० R.F.

Representative Fraction – ratio of drawing to actual SolidsT

० Define Solids in Engineering drawing and it’s types

In engineering drawing, solids refer to three-dimensional (3D) objects that have


length, breadth (width), and height (depth). These are physical forms that
occupy space and are represented in technical drawings using various
projection methods.

Common types of solids in engineering drawing include:

1. Polyhedra – Solids with flat polygonal faces. Examples:

Cube

Cuboid

Prism

Pyramid

2. Solids of Revolution – Formed by rotating a 2D shape around an axis.


Examples:

Cylinder

Cone

Sphere

3. Frustums and Truncated Solids – Parts of solids cut by planes.

These solids are usually represented using orthographic projections, isometric


views, and sectional views to show internal details.

० Types of Solids
- Polyhedrons: Solids with flat faces (e.g., cube, prism).
- Solids of Revolution: Formed by rotating a shape (e.g., cone, cylinder, sphere).
० Size of A3 Drawing Sheet
297 mm × 420 mm.

० Types of Lines
- Continuous Thick Line: Visible edges.
- Continuous Thin Line: Dimension lines, projection lines.
- Dashed Line: Hidden edges.
- Chain Line: Center lines and symmetry.

० Difference between Full Scale and Reducing Scale


- Full Scale: 1:1.
- Reducing Scale: Less than 1 (e.g., 1:100).

० Projection
The process of representing a 3D object on a 2D surface (paper) using lines and views.

० Plain and Diagonal Scale


- Plain Scale: Can read two units (e.g., km and m).
- Diagonal Scale: Can read three units (e.g., m, dm, cm) more accurately.

० H.P. and V.P.


- H.P. (Horizontal Plane): The plane parallel to the ground.
- V.P. (Vertical Plane): The plane perpendicular to the ground.

० A-Series Drawing Sheet Sizes

Sheet Size Dimensions (mm) Dimensions (cm)

A0 841 × 1189 mm 84.1 × 118.9 cm

A1 594 × 841 mm 59.4 × 84.1 cm

A2 420 × 594 mm 42.0 × 59.4 cm

A3 297 × 420 mm 29.7 × 42.0 cm

A4 210 × 297 mm 21.0 × 29.7 cm

० Grades of Pencils in Engineering drawing

H: Good for precise, light lines – doesn’t smudge.

B: Produces darker lines, easier to see but can smudge.


HB: Neutral choice – suitable for most tasks.

2B: Darker and softer – ideal for bold or emphasized parts.

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