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Wilfredo G. Vidal
Arrowheads are used to terminate dimension lines. The point of the arrowheads
on the leader line must make contact with the Feature line. The standard
size ratio for all arrowheads on Mechanical Drawings is ~2.5:1 (Length to width).
If a number of holes are to be equally spaced on a circle, then the exact location
of the first hole is given by a location dimension. To locate the remaining holes,
the location dimension is followed by 1.) the diameter of the holes,
2.) the number of holes, and 3.) then the notation EQUALLY SPACED or “EQ SP” as illustrated.
Holes are often dimensioned in relation to one another and to a finished surface.
Dimensions are usually given, in such cases, in the view which the shape of the
holes, that is, square, round, or elongated. The preferred method of placing
these dimensions as illustrated.
Planchard Copyright 2012
ANSI Drafting Standards -
Dimensions
• There are basically two types of dimensioning
systems use in creating parts and drawings
– U.S. (IPS)
– Metric (MMGS)
Trailing zero
Leading zero
Trailing zero