NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

ENGINEERING DRAWING N2
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16 February 2022 (X-paper)

09:00–13:00
REQUIREMENTS: A2 drawing sheet (BOE 8/20)

Drawing instruments may be used.

This question paper consists of 9 pages and 1 answer sheet.

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
ENGINEERING DRAWING N2
TIME: 4 HOURS
MARKS: 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer all the questions.

2. Read all the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this

question paper.

4. Use both sides of the DRAWING SHEET.

5. Draw a border of 15 mm on both sides of the DRAWING SHEET.

6. All drawings to be drawn neatly using your own drawing instruments, unless
indicated differently.

7. Only the candidate information on the drawing sheet must be done in ink.
ALL other drawing work must be done in pencil.

8. All drawings must conform to the latest SANS 10111 Codes of Practice.

9. Unspecified radii must be R3.

10. A balanced layout is important, and candidates will be penalised for poor
planning.

11. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS, DRAWING TERMINOLOGY, ABBREVIATIONS,

MACHINE SCREWS AND ELECTRICAL FITTINGS

NOTE: Answer this question on the attached ANSWER SHEET and submit with
DRAWING SHEET. All answers to be PRINTED in pencil.

1.1 Line quality in Engineering Drawings is very important. ❈

Name THREE characteristics that apply to the lines of a drawing. (3)

1.2 Give the abbreviation of the following terms:

1.2.1 Counterbore

1.2.2 Hexagon head

1.2.3 Pitch-circle diameter

(3 × 1) (3)

1.3 Name four (4) types of welding joints.

(4 × 1) (4)
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1.4 Give the names of FIVE positive locking devices, with reference to nuts. (5)
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QUESTION 2: SCREW THREADS

FIGURE 1 (below) shows an incomplete front view and a right view of a

VALVE-END PLUG.
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Draw the front view to scale 1:1, with left-hand external V-thread indicated at B. Show
detailed construction of the thread. The screw thread has a pitch of 6mm.
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No hidden detail is required.

FIGURE 1
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QUESTION 3: FIRST-ANGLE ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION

FIGURE 2 (on the next page) shows the primary views of a heavy-duty hinge in
first-angle orthographic projection.
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The hinge is joined together by means of an M30 bolt and a hexagonal nut.

The bolt is in its correct working position; however, the securing nut has been omitted.

3.1 Draw, to scale 1:1, the following views in first-angle orthographic projection: ❈
3.1.1 A full sectional front view on cutting plane A–A with the securing
nut in position. (8)
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3.1.2 An outside left view, with the securing nut in position.

No hidden detail is required. (6)

3.2 Insert the first-angle orthographic projection symbol below the title and scale. (1)

3.3 Layout, neatness, line work and accuracy. ❈ (5)

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QUESTION 4: ISOMETRIC ❈
FIGURE 3 (below) shows two views of a casting drawn in first-angle orthographic
projection.

FIGURE 3

Do not redraw the given views but draw to scale 1:1 an isometric view of the casting.

Point P must be the lowest point

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No hidden detail is required.
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QUESTION 5: INTERPENETRATION

FIGURE 4 (below) shows the front and top view of two cylinders that intersect at right
angles.
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Draw to a scale of 1:1, the following:

5.1 The TWO given views in third-angle orthographic projection. (2)

5.2 The interpenetration curve on the front view. ❈ (3)

5.3 All construction lines needed to project the interpenetration curve. (3)

5.4 Layout, neatness, line work and accuracy. ❈ (5)

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FIGURE 4
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QUESTION 6: THIRD-ANGLE ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION AND MACHINE

SYMBOLS

FIGURE 5 (on the next page) shows a front view and a right view of a shaft bracket in
third-angle orthographic projection.
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6.1 Draw to scale 1:2 and in third-angle orthographic projection the following
views:

6.1.1 A full sectional front view (7)

6.1.2 A sectional right view on cutting plane X–X. (4)

6.1.3 A top view without hidden detail.

❈ (3)

6.2 Print the following title and scale beneath the layout.

SHAFT BRACKET
SCALE 1:2 (2)

6.3 Insert the third-angle orthographic projection symbol below the title and scale. (1)

6.4 At point A, insert the machine symbol to indicate the surface texture
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roughness value of 6,3 µm without the removal of material. (2)

6.5 Line work, accuracy, layout and neatness. (6)

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TOTAL: 100

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EXAMINATION NUMBER:

CENTRE NUMBER:

ANSWER SHEET:
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1.1

(ANY 3 ×1) (3)

1.2 1.2.1
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1.2.2
1.2.3

(3 × 1) (3)

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1.3

(ANY 4 × 1) (4)

1.4 ❈

(ANY 5 × 1) (5)
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