What are the types of lines and their functions in technical drawing?
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Aug 29
There are several types of lines used in technical drawing, each serving a specific function:
1. Visible lines: These are solid lines used to represent edges or outlines of objects that are visible in the drawing.
2. Hidden lines: These are dashed lines used to represent edges or outlines of objects that are not visible in the drawing, typically because they are hidden behind other objects.
3. Center lines: These are long dashed lines used to indicate the center of a circle, arc, or symmetrical object.
4. Extension lines: These are thin, solid lines used to indicate the boundaries of a dimension or measurement.
5. Dimension lines: These are thin, solid lines with arrows at each end used to indicate the distance or size of an object or feature.
6. Cutting plane lines: These are thick, dashed lines used to indicate where an object is cut in a sectional view.
7. Section lines: These are thin, parallel lines used to indicate the material or surface texture of an object in a sectional view.
8. Break lines: These are jagged lines used to indicate where a long object has been shortened for the sake of clarity in the drawing.
Each type of line serves a specific purpose in technical drawing, helping to convey important information about the object being represented.
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Aug 29
Types of Lines in Technical Drawing
1. Visible Lines (Solid Lines) - Function: Represent the visible outlines of an object.
2. Hidden Lines (Dashed Lines) - Function: Depict the outlines of part of an object that are hidden from view. - Types: - Uniform dashes - Irregular dashes (for curves)
3. Center Lines (Dot-Dashed Lines) - Function: Denote the center of circles, arcs, and other symmetrical features.
4. Extension Lines (Thin Solid Lines) - Function: Extend the lines of an object to provide reference points for measurements.
5. Dimension Lines (Thin Solid Lines with Arrows) - Function: Specify the dimensions of an object.
6. Leaders (Thin Solid Lines with Arrows) - Function: Guide the viewer's eye from a feature to an associated note or label.
7. Witness Lines (Thin Solid Lines with Tick Marks) - Function: Indicate which feature a dimension applies to.
9. Section Lines (Zigzag Lines) - Function: Indicate the location of a cross-section through an object.
10. Break Lines (Alternating Long and Short Dashes) - Function: Represent a break in a view of an object when the entire object cannot fit on the drawing sheet.
11. Phantom Lines (Thin Solid Lines with Dotted Portions) - Function: Depict components that are not part of the primary assembly.
12. Construction Lines (Thin Blue or Green Lines) - Function: Help in the construction of the drawing but are not part of the finished product.