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Chapter VI

Chapter V. Marking Dimensions.

Examples in marking dimensions

THE ARRANGEMENT OF DIFFERENT VIEWS.

The different views of a mechanical drawing; elevation; plan; general view; a figure to represent a solid cylinder

To represent the different sides of a cube; the use of a cross to denote a square

A triangular piece requires two or three views

To represent a ring having hexagon cross section; examples; a rectangular piece in two views

The position of the piece when in its place determines the name of the view in the drawing

View of a lever

Best method of projecting one view from another; the two systems of different views of a piece