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Lecture 8 - Week 8

Last week you learned how to draw sectioned views of orthographic objects by using a
cutting plane and projection lines to show where 45 degree section lines should be
shown.

This week you will review some of the technical words that we are using and also learn
how to draw auxiliary views (helper views) of oblique surfaces on a given drawing.

Technical Terminology

• Orthographic views
• 1st angle orthographic projection
• 3rd angle orthographic projection
• Isometric or Pictorial views
• Free hand drawings or sketches
• Sectioned orthographic views
• Auxiliary Views of Inclined faces
• Perpendicular (Right Angles)
• Parallel

Auxiliary Views for Inclined Faces

There are some cases when an extra view is required because the THREE primary views
of an object may not show enough information about the true shape of one of the
surfaces. So we draw another view which is known as an auxiliary view. It is most often
needed when there is an slanting side on an object where the TRUE shape is not visible.

“When an object has a slanted or inclined surface, it usually is not possible to show the
inclined surface in an orthographic drawing without distortion. To present a more accurate
description of any inclined surface, an additional view, known as an auxiliary view, is
usually required.An auxiliary view is simply a “helper” view, which shows the slanted part
of the object as it actually is. It turns, or projects, the object so that the true size and
shape of the surface (or surfaces) are seen as they actually are. Auxiliary views are
commonly found on many types of industrial drawings.“

Source:

https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/blueprint/chapter/unit-6-auxiliary-views/

Study the two examples shown below.

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Example 1: Auxiliary View of Inclined Face

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Example 2: Auxiliary View of Inclined Face

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Worksheet 1

Three primary orthographic views of a wedge shaped object is shown below.

Using auxiliary projection lines, draw the TRUE shape of the inclined face.

Hint

To draw this auxiliary view, you begin at the front view of this object and project TWO
lines which are perpendicular to the inclined face. Next, draw a thin reference line at X-X
at any convenient distance above the front view.

Now, draw the line X1-X1 in any convenient position perpendicular to the TWO projected
lines and then pick up the DISTANCE of the X-X line and transfer it the points XI -1 and
X1 - 4 before proceeding to complete the rest of the true shape using the measurements
that are given in the orthographic views.
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Solution to Worksheet 1
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Worksheet 2

Three primary orthographic views of a slanted object is shown below.

Using auxiliary projection lines, draw the TRUE shape of the inclined face.