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Orthographic Views

Orthographic views are two-dimensional views used to define a three-dimensional


model. More than one orthographic view is needed to define a model unless the model is
of uniform thickness.

Standard practice calls for three orthographic views, a front, top, and side view,
although more or fewer views may be used as needed.

Orthographic projections are important because they are used to communicate the
specifics of a three-dimensional object clearly and without ambiguity.

Third- and First-Angle Projections

For third-angle projections the orthographic view is projected on a plane located


between the viewer’s position and the object. For first-angle projections the
orthographic view is projected on a plane located beyond the object. The front and top
views for third- and first-angle projections appear the same, but they are located in
different positions relative to the front view.
Fundamentals of Orthographic Views

Normal Surfaces

Normal surfaces are surfaces that are at 90° to each other. Below are objects that
include only normal surfaces and their orthographic views.

Hidden Lines

Hidden lines are used to show surfaces that are not directly visible. All surfaces must be
shown in all views. If an edge or surface is blocked from view by another feature, it is
drawn using a hidden line.
Precedence of Lines

It is not unusual for one type of line to be drawn over another type of line. Below are two
examples of overlap by different types of lines. A solid line (object or continuous) takes
precedence over a hidden line, and a hidden line takes precedence over a centerline.

Slanted Surfaces

Slanted surfaces are surfaces drawn at an angle to each other. Surface ABCD appears as
a rectangle in both the top and front views. Neither rectangle represents the true shape
of the surface. Each is smaller than the actual surface. Also, none of the views shows
enough of the object to enable the viewer to accurately define the shape of the object.
The views must be used together for a correct understanding of the object’s shape.

Compound Lines

A compound line is formed when two slanted surfaces intersect.

Oblique Surfaces

An oblique surface is a surface that is slanted in two different directions


Section Views

Some objects have internal surfaces that are not directly visible in normal orthographic
views. Section views are used to expose these surfaces. Section views do not include
hidden lines.Any material cut when a section view is defined is hatched using section
lines. There are many different styles of hatching, but the general style is evenly spaced
45° lines.

Below is a three-dimensional view of an object. The object is cut by a cutting plane.


Cutting planes are used to define the location of the section view. Material to one side of
the cutting plane is removed, exposing the section view.

Aligned Section Views

.Aligned section views are most often used on circular objects and use an angled cutting
plane line to include more features in the section view.
Broken Views

It is often convenient to break long continuous shapes so that they take up less drawing
space. Below is a long L-bracket that has a continuous shape; that is, its shape is
constant throughout its length.
Auxiliary Views

Auxiliary views are orthographic views used to present true-shaped views of a slanted
surface. In the diagram below neither the front nor the side view shows a true shape of
the slanted surface. A top view would show a foreshortened view. Only a view taken 90°
to the surface will show its true shape.

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