Research 1 Alphabet of Lines

Mapúa University
School of Mechanical and

Manufacturing Engineering
Alphabet of Lines
Research 1
UY, Kevin Jay R. Date Performed:

2017142861 12, JUNE 20
ME123L-2/A5 Date Submitted:
19, JUNE 20
Engr. Paul John C. Atienza

Instructor
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The Alphabet of Lines
Technical drawings provide clear and accurate information how an object

is to be manufactured. It shows and describes clearly and accurately the
information required building or manufacturing a product
Line symbols used in technical drawing are often referred to as

ALPHABET OF LINES. The use of line symbols enables engineers/designers to
express features of designed products clearly and accurately. Line features vary
not only by width but also by how they are graphically represented in a drawing.
Line significance is conveyed by line weight or thickness of the line. Every line is
drawn at different thickness and darkness to express contrast as well as
importance. Lines that are less important are thin and light. Key to successful
drafting is to have a good technical knowledge of these various line
characteristics – to understand where and when to apply them in technical
drawing.
The design industry has agreed on a set of standard lines that are used to
represent various objects. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME) has developed this standard which is accepted throughout the industry.
What is the Alphabet of Lines?
o Developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

o The Alphabet of Lines is used to make a drawing letter neater and
clearer to understand.
o Different lines represent different aspects of drawing.
 Reveals
o Shape
o Size
o Hidden surfaces
o Interior detail
o Alternate positions
o Etc.
 of parts, etc.
 Look different.
 Some are
o Thin width
o Medium width
o Thick width
 the various lines are easily distinguishable.
So what are these lines?
 OBJECT OR VISIBLE
LINES
 CONSTRUCTION
LINE
 DIMENSION LINE
 HIDDEN LINE
 CENTRE LINE
 EXTENSION LINE
 CUTTING PLANE
LINE
 SHORT AND LONG

BREAK LINES
 LEADER LINE
 PHANTOM LINE
 SECTION
Alphabet of Line
1. OBJECT OR VISIBLE LINES – Thick dark line use to show outline of object,
visible edges and surfaces.
2. CONSTRUCTION LINE – Very light and thin line use to construct layout work.
3. DIMENSION LINE – Thin and dark lines use to show the size (span) of an
object with a numeric value. Usually terminates with arrowheads or tick markings.
4. HIDDEN LINE – Short dash lines use to show non visible surfaces. Usually
shows as medium thickness.
5. CENTRE LINE – Long and short dash lines. Usually indicates centre of holes,
circles and arcs. Line is thin and dark.
6. EXTENSION LINE – Thin and dark line use to show the starting and ending of
dimension.
7. CUTTING PLANE LINE – Extra thick line use to show cutaway views or plane
of projection where a section view is taken. Arrow indicates direction of view.
8. SHORT AND LONG BREAK LINES –Short and long medium line use to show
cutaway view of a long section.
9. LEADER LINE – Medium line with arrowhead to show notes or label for size or
special information about a feature.
10. PHANTOM LINE – Long line followed by two short dashes use to show
alternate position of a moving part.
11. SECTION LINE – Medium lines drawn at 45 degrees use to show interior
view of solid areas of cutting plane line.
Line Characteristics
 Lines are uniform within the line.
 Looks the same width all along the length of the line.
o Thin – thin all along the length
o Medium – medium all along the length
o Thick – thick all along the length
Line Characteristics
 All lines should be dense black,

 Regardless of line type
 Regardless of width.
o Thin, dense black
o Medium weight, dense black
o Thick weight, dense black
 Light pencil lines tend to “burn out” during the reproduction

process.
 Make “fuzzy” lines on blueprint/copy.
Some Additional Graphs
References:
https://www.umasd.org/cms/lib7/PA01000379/Centricity/Domain/325/The_Alphab
et_of_Lines.pdf
https://schoolworkhelper.net/technical-drawing-alphabet-of-line/
https://media.scc.losrios.edu/FitzpaK/300/Alphabet_Of_Lines.pdf
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Mapúa University

School of Mechanical and

UY, Kevin Jay R. Date Performed:

Engr. Paul John C. Atienza

Technical drawings provide clear and accurate information how an object

Line symbols used in technical drawing are often referred to as

What is the Alphabet of Lines?

o Developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

The Alphabet of Lines

So what are these lines?

 SHORT AND LONG

 All lines should be dense black,

 Light pencil lines tend to “burn out” during the reproduction

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School of Mechanical and

UY, Kevin Jay R. Date Performed:

Engr. Paul John C. Atienza

Technical drawings provide clear and accurate information how an object

Line symbols used in technical drawing are often referred to as

What is the Alphabet of Lines?

o Developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

The Alphabet of Lines

So what are these lines?

 SHORT AND LONG

 All lines should be dense black,

  Light pencil lines tend to “burn out” during the reproduction

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 All lines should be dense black,

 Light pencil lines tend to “burn out” during the reproduction