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Dimensioning

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 Introduction
 Definition & Symbols:
Dimensions define the size of a feature or its location relative to
other features or a frame of reference.

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 Classification of Dimensioning

Unidirectional:
Dimensions that are orientated
to read from the bottom of the
drawing and the dimension text
is parallel to the title block.
Aligned:
Dimensions that are orientated to read
from the bottom and the right of the
drawings. (Parallel to the dimension
line) and aligned to title block.

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 Types of Dimensioning

 Chain or Continuous
 Linear
 Angular
 Radial
 Cylindrical
 Base Line/Datum
 Hole
 Reference
 Parallel
 Co-Ordinate
 Ordinate
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 Types of Dimensioning

Chain or Continuous: Base line/Datum:

Dimensions that locate
Dimension which specify the
various features of an
location of features from a fixed
object with respect to each
reference or datum line.
other.

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 Types of Dimensioning

Radial: Angular:
Specify the size of single Dimensions that specify the
curved surfaces. angle between the two features.

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 Types of Dimensioning

Cylindrical: Linear:
Dimensions that specify the
Used for non-hole single
linear distance between the
curved surface.
two points.

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 Types of Dimensioning

Hole: Reference:
Hole Dimensions are used to Reference dimension are to be
measure diameter and depth. identified by enclosure within
parentheses.

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 Types of Dimensioning
Parallel:
Parallel dimensioning consists of
several dimensions originating
from one projection line.
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Co-Ordinate:
Two sets of super imposed
running dimensions running at
right angles can be used with any
features which need their centre
points defined such as hole.
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 Types of Dimensioning

 Ordinate:
Ordinate dimension it
measures the
perpendicular distance
from the origin.

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 Advantages
Linear dimensions can be horizontal, vertical, or aligned.
They specify the distance between two points.

 Parallel and continued (or chain) dimensions are series of

consecutive dimensions that are based on a linear dimension.

Angular dimensions measure the angle between two lines.

Radial dimensions measure the radii and diameters of arcs

and circles.

Ordinate dimensioning is used to measure the

perpendicular distance from origin. Generally used in

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 Dimensioning Holes

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 Dimensioning Slots, Radius & Arcs

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 Dimensioning Angles, Tapers

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 Dimensioning – Show thickness

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 Dimensioning – Add overall dimensions

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 Complete Dimensioning

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 Dimension Terminology:

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 Dimensioning Terms

 Dimension Lines: Drawn between extension lines,

contain the dimension value, and are terminated with
arrowheads.

 Leaders: Lines inclined 20° to 70° from horizontal. They

point to some feature on the drawings.

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 Dimensioning Terms

 Arrowheads: Placed on the ends of the dimension line.

Are drawn to a 3:1 ratio. May vary with the type of drafting.

Extension Lines: Extend from the feature being

dimensioned with a gap of about 2 mm.

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 Dimensioning Terms

 Size Dimensions:
Indicate the physical size of a feature.

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 Dimensioning Terms

 Location Dimensions:
Show the location of features relative to a datum.

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 Dimensioning Rules

1 Avoid placing dimensions on the part (inside of the view).

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 Dimensioning Rules

2. Avoid dimensioning to hidden features

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 Dimensioning Rules
3. Always place dimensions where the characteristic shape is
shown in the most descriptive view

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 Dimensioning Rules

4. Always dimension holes in their circular view with the Ø.

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 Dimensioning Rules
5. Dimension rounded corners and arc features as radii where
they appear in their rounded view.

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 Dimensioning Rules

6. If the same value is repeated many times, then use a

general note for the feature.
(ALL FILLETS AND ROUNDS ARE .125R)

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 Dimensioning Rules

7. Dimension cylinders in their rectangular view with a

diameter symbol….Ø.

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 Dimensioning Rules

8. Keep dimensions between views whenever possible .

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 Dimensioning Rules

9. Extension lines may cross each other and over other lines
on the part, but dimension lines should never be crossed.

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 Dimensioning Rules
10. The overall dimension should always be given. It should
be placed outside of smaller dimensions and be the farthest
from the part.

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 Dimensioning Rules

11. Do not duplicate dimensions

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 Dimensioning Rules

12. When all of the dimensions are expressed as inches. DO

NOT use inch marks ('') or the abbreviation (.in)

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 Dimensioning Rules

13. For drawings dimensioned in inches, values less than 1

inch should not be proceeded with a zero.

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 Dimensioning Rules

14. For metric dimensions less than 1 mm DO place a zero in

front of the decimal point.

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 Dimensioning Rules
15. For metric drawings, omit the use of the millimeter (mm)
notation following the numeral, as millimeters are the default
units.

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 Dimensioning Rules
16. Reference dimensions should be placed in parenthesis or
should include the abbreviation “REF”. Basic sizes (to be
tolerance) should be placed inside of a rectangular box

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 Dimensioning Rules

17. Extend leaders from the first or last word in a note. Point
them toward (but not touch) the center of the circular
features that they are specifying.

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 Dimensioning standards

ANSI: American National Standards Institute

ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
(Y 14.5M 1994)
MIL-STD: Military Standards
ISO: International Standards Organization

Note: We are using ASME Standards for

Cummins project.

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 Thank You

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