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    Do's and Dont's of Dimension Ing

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    The document provides guidelines for properly dimensioning drawings, including: - Identifying units of measurement and tolerances in the title block. - Ensuring each feature is dimensioned once in the view where it appears true to size, with dimensions centered between extension lines. - Using reference, diameter, radius, and other symbols appropriately. - Avoiding issues like over-dimensioning, dimensions ending at object lines, or placing dimensions in views.

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    The document provides guidelines for properly dimensioning drawings, including: - Identifying units of measurement and tolerances in the title block. - Ensuring each feature is dimensioned once in the view where it appears true to size, with dimensions centered between extension lines. - Using reference, diameter, radius, and other symbols appropriately. - Avoiding issues like over-dimensioning, dimensions ending at object lines, or placing dimensions in views.

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    Do's and Dont's of Dimension Ing

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    CHECKLIST OF DIMENSIONING

    DO's AND DON'Ts


     The system of units used for the dimensions should be clearly identified on
    the drawing, usually in' the title block along with the default tolerance values
    for all dimensions.

     Every dimension must have a tolerance The dimension should be applied in


    the view that provides the best description of the feature being dimensioned.
    For example, holes should be dimensioned in a view where they appear
    round. A slot should be dimensioned in a view where the contour of the slot is
    visible.

     Apply dimensions in a view where the feature appears true size.

     Reference dimensions should be placed in parenthesis

     The overriding principle of dimensioning is clarity.

     Angles shown on drawings as right angles are assumed to be 90 degrees


    unless otherwise specified and they need not be dimensioned

     The dimension should be centered between the extension lines. The


    dimension may be placed outside of the dimension lines if there is insufficient
    space. The arrows point out or in depending on the available space.

     Place larger dimensions towards the outside so that extension lines don't cross
    dimension lines.

     Do not over-dimension. Each feature should be dimensioned once and only


    once. The dimensions on a drawing should be aligned so that the dimensions
    are all oriented in the same direction.

     Dimension lines should not end at object lines. Use extension lines to relate
    the dimension to the feature being described.

     Do not place dimensions in the view. Use extension lines from the feature and
    locate the dimension outside of the view.

     Use the diameter dimension to specify the size of holes and cylinders.
    Precede the dimension with the diameter symbol

     Leaders should not be drawn horizontal or vertical.

     Concentric circles should be dimensioned in a longitudinal view

     Stagger the dimensions if they are stacked.

     Use the times symbol, x, to indicate repeated dimensions or features.


     Use the radius to dimension an arc. The radius dimension is preceded by the
    symbol.

     A leader line is commonly used for diameters and radii. The leader line
    should be a radial line directed through the center of the arc or circle.

    Appropriate symbols to describe common features.


     Begin dimensions from a common origin when possible (baseline
    dimensioning)

     Functional considerations of the feature override this principle

     The depth dimension for a blind hole is the depth to which the hole maintains
    the full diameter.

     Dimensions should be uniformly spaced.

     Group associated dimensions.

     Circular features should be located by dimensioning the centerlines

     Do not dimension to the hidden lines. Create a section view if necessary to


    dimension to an object line.

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