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Dimensioning: Bushra Fatima NED University of Engineering & Technology

This document provides guidance on dimensioning engineering drawings. It discusses the metric and English measurement systems used, important elements of dimensioned drawings like extension lines and dimension lines, and types of dimensions including linear, size, location, datum, chain, staggered, and others. It also covers dimensioning techniques for various geometric shapes and features like chamfers, holes, arcs, circles, and spheres. Placement of dimensions and best practices are outlined to ensure dimensions are clear, readable, and conform to technical standards.

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Dimensioning: Bushra Fatima NED University of Engineering & Technology

This document provides guidance on dimensioning engineering drawings. It discusses the metric and English measurement systems used, important elements of dimensioned drawings like extension lines and dimension lines, and types of dimensions including linear, size, location, datum, chain, staggered, and others. It also covers dimensioning techniques for various geometric shapes and features like chamfers, holes, arcs, circles, and spheres. Placement of dimensions and best practices are outlined to ensure dimensions are clear, readable, and conform to technical standards.

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DIMENSIONING

Bushra Fatima
NED University of Engineering & Technology
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December 21st 2017
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Measurement units

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Units of measurements
1. metric system of measure, or the international system of units
(SI):
The common metric unit of measure on engineering drawings is the
millimeter, abbreviated as mm.

2. English system of measure: all dimensions are in inches

Individual identification of linear units is not required. The drawing


shall, however, contain a note stating

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS or INCHES, as applicable.

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Elements in a
dimensioned drawing

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Important elements of dimensioned drawing.

Extension line

Dimension line

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Placement of
Dimension lines

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Dimension outside of view

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Angular dimensions

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Dimension text placement

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Minimum dimension line spacing

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Dimensions used to draw an arrowhead

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When an extension line crosses a dimension line ...

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Dimensioning types

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Types of Dimensions

Linear
Dimension

Size Location
Dimension Dimension
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Datum dimensioning

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Chain or group dimensioning

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Staggered Dimensioning

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Use of symbol X

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Use of symbol X

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Dimensioning
chamfers

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Methods of dimensioning chamfers

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Reading Direction

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Reading Direction

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Types of Holes

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Holes

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Dimensioning holes

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Dimensioning arcs
and circles

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Dimensioning
spheres

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Dimensioning
squares

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PLACEMENT OF DIMENSIONS

Some cautions should be taken into consideration while dimensioning:


1. Dimensions outside the view are preferred.
2. Dimensions should be applied to one view.
3. Dimensions should be placed on the view that shows the distance in its true length.
4. Dimension lines should be placed, in general 10 mm (1/2 in) away from the outlines of
the view.
5. Parallel dimension lines should be placed uniformly.
6. Values should be midway (auto centered) between the arrow heads, except when a
centerline interferes.
7. Dimensions arranged in continuous form are preferred upon readability.
8. Place a longer dimension line outside a shorter one.
9. Dimensions should never be crowded.
10. Center lines are used to indicate the symmetry, they should be considered as part of
dimensioning.
11. All notes must be read horizontally.
12. Never use a center line, a line of a view, or an extension line as a dimension line.
13. Never allow outline of any kind to pass through a dimension line.
14. Avoid dimensioning to dashed lines if possible

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