DFTG-1333 – Mechanical Drafting

Prepared by Trung Bui, Instructor

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Session 12

Auxiliary Views

Geisecke’s textbook:
15th Ed. Chapter 9 – From p.362

Update: 17-1201
What is an Auxiliary View?

 Many objects are shaped so that their

principal faces are not parallel to the
standard planes of projection.
 To show the true circular shapes, we use a
direction of sight that is perpendicular to
the plane of the curve. It is Auxiliary View.
 Auxiliary views are useful for both design
and documentation.
Auxiliary View

Rules
 -Parallel
 -Perpendicular
 -True Size
Understanding Auxiliary Views
Understanding Auxiliary Views
 The Auxiliary Plane

To show the inclined surface (P) true size, the

direction of sight must be perpendicular to the
inclined plane.

The auxiliary plane in this case is perpendicular

to the frontal plane of projection and
hinged to it. It is angled to the horizontal (top)
and profile (side) viewing planes.
 Primary Auxiliary Views
A primary auxiliary view is projected onto a plane that is perpendicular to one
of the principal planes of projection and is inclined to the other two.
 OBJECTIVES
1. Create an auxiliary view from orthographic views.
2. Dimensioning auxiliary views.
3. Auxiliary plane.
 PROCEDURES

1. Create an auxiliary view from orthographic views.

2. Draw folding lines or reference-plane lines between any two adjacent views.
3. Construct depth, height, or width auxiliary views.
4. Plot curves in auxiliary views.
5. Construct partial auxiliary views.
6. Create auxiliary section views.
7. Produce views to show the true length of a line, point view of a line, edge view
of a surface, and true-size view of a surface.
8. Show the true size of the angle between two planes (dihedral angle).
9. Construct the development of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones, if any.
10. Use triangulation to transfer surface shapes to a development.
11. Create the development of transition pieces.
12. Graphically solve for the intersection of solids.
13. Apply revolution to show true-length edges and true-size surfaces.
 Orthographic Projection
Three principal planes of projection hinged together
 Orthographic Projection
Three principal views of projection hinged together
 Orthographic Projection (cont.)
Views removed showing three regular (top, front, side) views
 Auxiliary Views
Tow principal views plus an auxiliary plane hinged together
Auxiliary Views
Auxiliary Views
 Auxiliary Views
Tow principal planes plus an auxiliary plane hinged together
 Auxiliary View
Planes removed showing front, side, and auxiliary views
 Auxiliary View Replaces Right Side View
Only a partial top view is required. It shows the true shape of the recess.
Only a partial auxiliary view is required. It show the true shape of the
Surface A
 Auxiliary View Replaces Top View
Only a partial Top view is required. It shows the true shape of the recess.
Only a partial Auxiliary view is required. It show the true shape of the
Surface A
Dimensioning Auxiliary View
Exercise 1

Projectting an Auxiliary View

 Exercise 1
The object has been numbered in the pictorial view to aid in keeping track of
the vertices. To create an auxiliary view of surface A, follow these steps:
Exercise 1
1. Draw two views of the object:
 Front view and Top view
Exercise 1
2. Determine the direction of
sight and the depth of top
view.
Exercise 1
3. Draw line R-P of
reference plane that
parallels with line
surface A.
Exercise 1
4. Projecting points 1, 2
and 7:
The reference lines on
the Top and Auxiliary
views are at right angles
to the projection lines.
These are the edge
views of the reference
plane.
Exercise 1
5. Projecting points 5 and 8:
Each point in the auxiliary
view will be on its
projection line extended
from the Front view. The
point will be the same
distance from the reference
line on the Top view to the
corresponding reference
line in the Auxiliary view.
Exercise 1
6. Connecting the
vertices (peak) in
the same order as
them shown
connecting in the
Top view
points 7 and 8.
Exercise 1
7. Connecting the
vertices in the
same order as
shown connecting
in the Top view
points 1 and 7.
Exercise 1
8. Connecting the
vertices in the same
order as them
shown connecting
in the Top view
points 1 and 2.
Exercise 1
9. Connecting the
vertices in the
same order as them
shown connecting
in the Top view
points 2 and 5.
Exercise 1
10. Connecting the
vertices in the same
order as them shown
connecting in the Top
view points 5 and 8.
Exercise 1
11. Projecting points 4, 3, 6
and 9: (same projecting
point 5, 8)

Note that two surfaces of the

object appeared as lines at
the Auxiliary view.

Connecting in the Front view

points 8 and 9
Exercise 1
12. Connecting in the Front view
points 5 and 6.
points 2 and 3.
Exercise 1
13. Connecting in the top view
points 3 and 6.
points 6 and 9.
Exercise 1

13. Auxiliary
view shown
Exercise 1

13. Auxiliary
view shown
 Circles And Ellipses
In Auxiliary Views
Circular shapes appear elliptical when viewed at an angle other than 90° (straight
on to the circular shape). This is frequently the case when constructing auxiliary
views.
Exercise 2

Projectting an Inclined Circles and

Ellipses in Auxiliary View
Exercise 2
Given the front and right side views shown, use these steps to project an
auxiliary view showing the true size of the elliptical surface.
Exercise 2
Should use a reference plane through the center of the object, as shown:
Exercise 2
Should draw the reference line parallel with surface
Exercise 2
Should select points on the circle in the side view:
Exercise 2
Project each point to the front view
Exercise 2
Project each point to the auxiliary view along its projection line. In the case,
the direction of sight is perpendicular to the edge view of the inclined
surface.
c
Transfer distance from the side view to the auxiliary view. Two points can be
located with each measurement, as shown for points 1-2,3-4, and 5-6.

Auxiliary View
 Using Grid Paper To Sketch
Auxiliary Views

You can use grid paper

to help sketch auxiliary
views by orienting
the lines of the grid
paper underneath your
vellum or other
semitransparent
drawing sheet so that
the grid is parallel to
the inclined edge in the
drawing…
 Hidden Lines
In Auxiliary Views
Generally,
hidden lines
should be
omitted in
auxiliary views,
unless they are
needed to
clearly
communicate
the drawing’s
intent.

Your instructor may ask you to show all hidden lines

for visualization practice, especially if the auxiliary
view of the entire object is shown. Later, when you are
familiar with drawing auxiliary views, omit hidden
lines when they do not add needed information to the
drawing.
 Auxiliary Sections
An auxiliary section is simply an auxiliary view in section.

Note the
cutting-plane line and the terminating arrows that indicate the direction
of sight for the auxiliary section. In an auxiliary section
drawing, the entire portion of the object behind the cutting plane
may be shown, or the cut surface alone may be shown.
The End