Lines Used on Drawings

Line Types Line Description.......... Application Continuous Thick Outline Edge

Intersection.. Dimension.. Continuous Thin Projection Leader.. Hatching Continuous Freehand Limits of Partial or interrupted view

Continuous Thin Shortened Sections With Zigzags Dashed Thick Dashed Thin Chain Thin Chain Thick Chain Thin Thick ends Chain Thin double-dashed Hidden Outlines Hidden Edges Hidden Outlines Hidden Edges Centre lines Lines of Symmetry Special Surfaces Cutting Planes Centroidal Lines Initial Outlines Prior to Forming /Machining

FIGURE SHOWING LINETYPES

Line Thicknesses Two thicknesses of line should be used on a drawing. The "thick" line should be at least twice as thick as the "thin" line. The thickness of the line should be based on the sizes... 0,18mm 0,25mm 0,35mm 0,5mm 0,7mm 1,0mm 1.4mm and 2mm Line spacing The minimum space between parallel lines should always be greater than twice the thickness of the heaviest line. Leader Lines Leader Lines terminate

With a dot if they end within the outline of the item being identified. With an arrow if they end on the outline

Without a dot or an arrow when pointing at a dimensions line

Hatching

Hatching is used to show areas of sections.

In case of large areas the hatching may be limited to a zone following the contour of the hatched area