Dimensioning

Dimensioning

Dimension is a numerical value

expressed in appropriate units of
measurement and used to define the size,
location, orientation, form or other
geometric characteristics of a part.
Dimensioning

In other words, indicating on a drawing,

the sizes of the object and the other details
essential for its construction and function
using lines, numerals, symbols, notes,
etc., is called dimensioning.
Dimensioning

To construct an object its shape and size

must be known. Therefore, an engineering
drawing, illustrating the shape, size and
relevant details are most essential for the
construction of the object.
Dimensioning

The dimensions are given to indicate the

sizes of the various features of the object
and their location. It is mainly used to
know the object size, the name of parts
and diameter of the hole etc.
Dimensioning

Once the shape of a part is defined with

an orthographic drawing (i.e., in
projections), the size information is added
in the form of dimensions.
Dimensioning a drawing also identifies
the tolerance (or accuracy) required for
each dimension.
Importance of
Dimensioning
Importance of Dimensioning

Proper dimensioning is the key to

obtaining what is wanted at optimum cost.
Proper dimensioning will assure a precise
product, speed production and permit
accurate measurement. It is probably the
most important phase in preparing a
drawing.
Importance of Dimensioning

Dimensions serve two important

functions.
1. They limit the size of the part shown on
the drawing.
2. They define the limits within which the
parts will be acceptable.
Measurements
Measurements

Dimensional measurement is how we

know and quantify the size and shape of
things.
It involves lengths and angles as well
as geometrical properties such as
flatness and straightness.
Measurements

Dimensional measurement is of
fundamental importance for
interchangeability and global trade.
It is how we ensure that things will fit
together.
Measurements

The dimension unit is millimetre.

The unit of the dimension is omitted

while writing the dimension figure and a
footnote stating “ALL DIMENSIONS
ARE IN MM” is written at the prominent
place on the drawing sheet.
Elements of
Dimensioning
Elements of Dimensioning

1. Dimension Line
Dimension line is a continuous thin
line. It is indicated by arrowheads, it is
drawn parallel to the surface whose
length must be indicated.
Elements of Dimensioning
Elements of Dimensioning

2. Projection or Extension Line

A projection line or extension line, it is
a thin line. It is drawn perpendicular to
the surface which is to be dimensioned.
The projection line slightly extends than
the dimension line.
Elements of Dimensioning
Elements of Dimensioning

3. Constructions line
A construction line is a thin line drawn
to indicate the dimension line. The
construction line is extended slightly
beyond the point intersection.
Elements of Dimensioning

3. Arrowheads
Arrowheads are used to indicate the
dimension line. Usually, the arrowheads
must include angles of minimum of 15°.
The arrowhead may be open or close or
closed and filled.
Elements of Dimensioning
Elements of Dimensioning

4. Leader or Pointer Lines

These are thin continuous lines drawn
from a dimension figure to the feature to
which it refers. Leader line is drawn may
be 30° or 60° to the bottom of dimensions.
Elements of Dimensioning

5. Dimension Figure
These are drawn may be vertical or
inclined to indicate the height of the
dimension figure. A 2D drawing of shape
is a dimension figure.