Auxiliary planes, also known as auxiliary views, are a concept commonly used in technical drawing and

engineering to represent three-dimensional objects accurately on a two-dimensional surface. These

planes are additional views that show an object's features or details from a different perspective than
the primary orthographic views (front, top, right side, etc.).

The purpose of auxiliary planes is to provide a clearer understanding of the shape, size, and
orientation of features that are not directly visible in the primary views. They help to illustrate
inclined or oblique surfaces, as well as features that are hidden or obscured in the main views.

Auxiliary planes are typically created by projecting points, lines, and surfaces from the object onto an
additional plane that is oriented to highlight specific details. These projections are made using
auxiliary projection lines, which are drawn perpendicular to both the object and the auxiliary plane.
By projecting key points or features onto the auxiliary plane and connecting them with projection
lines, engineers and drafters can accurately depict the object's geometry in relation to the viewer's
perspective.

Common types of auxiliary views include:

1. Auxiliary sectional views: These views are used to reveal internal features or cross-sections of an
object by slicing it along a specific plane and projecting the cut surfaces onto an auxiliary plane.

2. Auxiliary inclined views: These views show inclined surfaces or features of an object that are not
parallel to any of the primary orthographic planes (front, top, right side, etc.). They provide a more
accurate representation of the object's geometry than the primary views alone.

3. Auxiliary auxiliary views: In complex drawings where multiple auxiliary views are needed to fully
describe an object, auxiliary views may themselves require auxiliary views to show all necessary
details accurately.

Overall, auxiliary planes play a crucial role in technical drawing by enhancing the clarity and
comprehensibility of engineering drawings, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturers to
communicate effectively and accurately convey the design intent of three-dimensional objects