Deck 8: Two-View Drawings

Question 1

Briefly describe the two views included with simple, symmetrical flat objects and symmetrical cylindrical parts.

Answer 1

Simple, symmetrical (SYMM) flat objects and symmetrical cylindrical parts, such as sleeves, shafts, rods, or studs, require only two views to show the full details of construction. The two views usually include the front view and a right-side or left-side view, or a top or bottom view.

Question 2

In the accompanying figure, describe where the center line runs through the access based on the position of the plug.

Answer 2

In the front view, the center line runs through the axis of the part as a horizontal center line.

Question 3

____ means that features on both sides of a center line shown on a drawing are the same size and shape.

A) Asymmetrical
B) Orthogonal
C) Symmetrical
D) Horizontal

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Simple, symmetrical (SYMM) flat objects and symmetrical cylindrical parts, such as sleeves, shafts, rods, or studs, require ____ view(s) to show the full details of construction.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) auxiliary

Question 5

In the accompanying figure, the item identified as number 1 is a(n) ____.

A) construction line
B) hidden edge line
C) view line
D) center line

Question 6

Whatever the shape of the detail and regardless of the number or positions of views, the hidden detail is represented by a hidden edge or a(n) ____.

A) obscured edge line
B) recessed edge line
C) hidden edge line
D) invisible edge line

Question 7

Describe the shapes that hidden details can take and how they are represented.

Question 8

What are two reasons that a draftsperson would show a primary view?