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6 Dimension Ing
6 Dimension Ing
Parallel Dimensioning
Angle Dimensions
• Length
– English: Inches, unless
otherwise stated
• Up to 72"
• Feet and inches over 72"
– SI: millimeter, mm
• Angle
– degrees, minutes, seconds
.25 in
.375 in
• Perpendicularity
• Symmetry
• Rectangular Prism
• Cone
• Do not over dimension
• Frustum
ALWAYS give DIAMETER " " for full circles (360 degrees)
and RADIUS "R" for arcs (less than 360 degrees)
VIT-SMBS KJR CDn SIV
Some General Guidelines
• Each feature
dimensioned once
and only once
• Dimensions should
suit the function of
the object
Correct Incorrect
• Dimension and Extension Lines Outside the Body
• Do not have Extension Lines cross Dimension lines.
VIT-SMBS KJR CDn SIV
Principles of Good Dimensioning
• Gap – object to
extension line = 1/16
in.
• Extension lines
1/8 in. beyond
dimension line
• Extension lines
broken for crossing
φ 1.50 φ 1.50
Correct Incorrect
• Do a final check!
– Every feature has been dimensioned once
and only once
– Make sure the numerical values are correct
Dimensioning standards:
Standard practices:
Group Dimensions
Do not use object lines
as part of dimension
View Dimensions
Keep dimensions off of
the view
Repetitive Features
Extension Lines
Reading Direction
Answer: 8
1.25
1.25
.325
.250
Φ 1.0
1.0 Step 1.
0 Dimension
basic outside
2. dimensions
00
.500 .500
Step 2. Location and
Size of Removed
Features (Notch)
1.2
.32 5 LOCATION OF THE NOTCH
.25 5
0 SIZE OF THE NOTCH
Countersink
Counterbore
Spotface
Boss