Topic 4

Auxiliary Views

Technical Drawing (AAB 10802) 1

 INTRODUCTION
• There are times when one of the six principal
views (orthogonal projection) will not
completely describe the surface of an object
in its true shape (TS).
• This is especially true when there are inclined
or oblique planes or features on an object.

Technical Drawing (AAB 10802) 2

 Auxiliary Views - Definition

• An auxiliary view is an orthographic view

taken in such a manner that the lines of sight
are not parallel to the principal projection
planes (front, top or side). There are an
infinite number of possible auxiliary views of
any given object.
 Why are auxiliary views used?
• it is often necessary to show features in a view where
they appear true size (TS) so that they can be
dimensioned.
• Many objects are quite complex, and the three
principal views (front, top, side) may not best present
the geometry of the part. Certain features may not
appear true size and shape in those views, or may be
hidden.
• In this case one or more auxiliary views typically are
drawn.
 Side view of both object’s projection are
almost similar. Which one is in its true shape
and size (TS)?
We have already seen how
the principle views of an
object can be represented
when using the glass box
approach to surface
identification.
However, this object has a
surface that is not parallel
to any side of the glass
box.
How can we represent that
surface in its true shape
and size?
Here, surface ABCD is
shown in all 3 views.
In which view is it true
shape and size?

Answer:

In none of them!
We can also use the glass
box technique by adding
another plane and project
this surface unto it.
By doing so, we can show
the slanted surface’s true
shape and size.
NOTE:
The new glass plane is
parallel to the surface it
describes just like the other
glass projection planes.
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Just the way we

unfold the glass box
to expose all of the
principle views…..
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…we can unfold the

projection plane that is
parallel to the slanted
surface we wish to
show as true shape
and size.
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We see that the new

auxiliary view will be
projected from the front
view where the surface
appears as an edge.
Here’s why we do
this…….
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Between each view are

imaginary lines that
represent the edge view
of the planes of
projection. You can
consider these “fold
lines”.
These planes allows us
to use the characteristics
of the lines that make up
each view.
For example…..
Rule #1:
If a line is parallel to the
Plane of Projec-tion
(PP), it will always be
true length in the
adjacent view.
You see that Line AD in
the TOP view is parallel
to PP H. It is also
parallel to PP P in the
RIGHT SIDE view.
Therefore, it will show its
true length in the FRONT
view.
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Rule #2:
If a line appears as a
point in any view, it will
be true length in the
adjacent view.
You can see that line DC
appears as a point in the
FRONT view. Therefore,
it is true length in both
the TOP and RIGHT
SIDE views.
Example of different auxiliary plane 1
Example of different auxiliary plane 2
Complete Aux View or Partial Aux View?

Auxiliary views may

either show the “Full”
image of the part….
….or be a "Partial”
view of only the
surface we wish to
view. Usually, you will
only show a partial
view.
Complete Auxiliary View Partial Auxiliary View
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“Reverse Construction” technique….

This technique uses points

in the principle views that
have been transferred to the
auxiliary view to create true
shape features. In this case
(because it is symmetrical),
we use the centerline as the
PP or “fold line”
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…Another reverse construction application…

Steps in creating Auxiliary View
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H.A #6, Q7.6
C.E #7, Q7.10
C.E #7, Q7.10
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