Documentation Standards
Define the term “documentation standards”
Why is it important that we have documentation standards?
What drawing standard should we use? BS 8888
Line weight Outline of part - Line width 0.7mm Hidden detail - Line width 0.3mm Centre Line - Line width 0.3mm Dimension Line - Line width 0.3mm Other features: Leader lines, leader gap, arrow heads Cross-section hatching All line width 0.3mm
What is good practice?
Drawing views layout
Dimensioning
Auxiliary Views
What is bad practice? Sometimes we need to know what is bad, to appreciate the good.
Drawing views layout
Dimensioning
What makes a good, clear and accurate drawing? What makes a bad drawing? Which one will your drawings be?
Any questions?