Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Scribd
Upload
1K views

LP16 Drawing Symbols and Signs

The document discusses technical drawings and the symbols and lines used to represent different features. It defines key terms like orthographic projection, dimension, and hidden line. It also describes the "alphabet of lines" which are different line styles that convey important information - thick dark lines show object outlines, thin dark lines are used for dimensions, and dashed lines indicate hidden surfaces. Understanding these various line types is essential for interpreting technical drawings in design, manufacturing, and construction industries.

Uploaded by

Glenn Fortades Salandanan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
1K views

LP16 Drawing Symbols and Signs

The document discusses technical drawings and the symbols and lines used to represent different features. It defines key terms like orthographic projection, dimension, and hidden line. It also describes the "alphabet of lines" which are different line styles that convey important information - thick dark lines show object outlines, thin dark lines are used for dimensions, and dashed lines indicate hidden surfaces. Understanding these various line types is essential for interpreting technical drawings in design, manufacturing, and construction industries.

Uploaded by

Glenn Fortades Salandanan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE OF LAGUNA

BASIC EDUCATION DIVISION


JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Technology and Livelihood Education – Carpentry

Second Quarter: INTERPRETING DRAWINGS AND PLANS

LO2 Interpret technical drawings and plans

Learning Packet No. 16 DRAWING SYMBOLS AND SIGN

Performance Standards
1. Signs, symbols, and data are identified according to job specifications.
2. Signs, symbols, and data are determined according to classification or appropriateness
in drawing.

Definition of Terms
 Axis – line about which a body turns or rotates
 Design – drawing showing the plan, elevations, sections, and other features.
 Detail drawing – separate drawing showing a small part of a machine or structure
 Dimension – definite measure shown on a drawing in detail
 Isometric Drawing – drawing which resembles a respective drawing
 Orthographic Projection – arrangement in a drawing of the three principal views of an
object
 Perspective Drawing – the representation of an object on a plan surface, pertaining to
materials, styles and finish presented as to have the same appearances as when seen
from a particular viewpoint
 Projections – the cutting out of any part or any member of a structure
 Reduced – made smaller than the actual size as in the size of object
 Scaled Drawing – drawing plan made according to a scale, smaller than the actual work
 Sketch – freehand drawing of an object
 Specification – written instruction to the worker containing all the information

Technical drawings provide clear and accurate information how an object is to be


manufactured. It shows and describes clearly and accurately the information required to build or
manufacture a product.
It is a form of design communication based on line symbols recognized and understood
worldwide. Hence, technical drawing is often referred to as a universal language understood
(readable) by anyone regardless of the language they speak.
Contractors, estimators, tradesmen and builders rely totally on technical drawings for the
information they need to build, construct and manufacture a product. To work in design and
manufacturing industries, the study of technical drawing –ability to prepare, read and interpret
technical drawing is essential.

TLE – CARPENTRY 1
Line symbols used in technical drawing are often referred to as ALPHABET OF LINES.
The use of line symbols enables engineers/designers to express features of designed products
clearly and accurately. 
Every line is drawn at different thickness and darkness to express contrast as well as
importance. Lines that are less important are thin and light. Key to successful drafting is to have
a good technical knowledge of these various line characteristics – to understand where and
when to apply them in technical drawing.

ALPHABET OF LINE

DESCRIPTION TYPE OF LINE DESCRIPTION


OBJECT OR VISIBLE LINES
Thick dark line use to show
outline of object, visible
edges and surfaces.

DIMENSION LINE
Thin and dark lines use to
show the size (span) of an
object with a numeric value.
Usually terminates with
arrowheads or tick markings.
EXTENSION LINE
Thin and dark line use to
show the starting and ending
of dimension.

HIDDEN LINE
Short dash lines use to show
non visible surfaces. Usually
shows as medium thickness.

CENTER LINE
Long and short dash lines.
Usually indicates centre of
holes, circles and arcs. Line
is thin and dark.

TLE – CARPENTRY 2
CUTTING PLANE LINE
Extra thick line use to show
cutaway views or plane of
projection where a section
view is taken. Arrow
indicates direction of view.

SHORT AND LONG BREAK


LINES
Short and long medium line
use to show cutaway view of
a long section.

LEADER LINE
Medium line with arrowhead
to show notes or label for
size or special information
about a feature.

PHANTOM LINE
Long line followed by two
short dashes use to show
alternate position of a
moving part.

SECTION LINE
Medium lines drawn at 45
degrees use to show interior
view of solid areas of cutting
plane line.

TLE – CARPENTRY 3
REFERENCE:

https://www.umasd.org/cms/lib7/PA01000379/Centricity/Domain/325/The_Alphabet_of_Lines.pd
f

https://schoolworkhelper.net/technical-drawing-alphabet-of-line/

TLE – CARPENTRY 4

You might also like