1. Introduction to Dimensioning
Introduction to Engineering Design
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2. The part depth is 2” but the orthographic drawing
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Rule 1: Dimensions should reflect actual size of the object, not the scaled size.
The part depth is 2” but the orthographic drawing
measures 0.5” with a ruler. What do you record on the blue print 2” or 0.5”?
2.0 ?
2.0

3. Presentation Name
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Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name
2. Always include overall dimensions on an object’s height, width, and depth.
Overall dimensions should be placed the greatest distance away from the object so that intermediate (in-between) dimensions can nest (fit together) closer to the object. (Bigger dimensions outside of smaller dimensions)

4. 2. Always include overall dimensions on an object’s height, width, and depth.
Overall dimensions should be placed the greatest distance away from the object so that intermediate (in-between) dimensions can nest (fit together) closer to the object. (Bigger dimensions outside of smaller dimensions)

5. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
3. Include all dimensions necessary to produce or inspect the part.
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6. 3. Include all dimensions necessary to produce or inspect the part.
Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
3. Include all dimensions necessary to produce or inspect the part.
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7. Incorrect 4. Do not include unnecessary dimensions.
Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
4. Do not include unnecessary dimensions.
Dimensions should NOT be duplicated or the same information given in two different ways.
DUPLICATED
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8. Incorrect 4. Do not include unnecessary dimensions.
Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
4. Do not include unnecessary dimensions.
Do not include chain dimensions that add up to a given overall dimension.
Provides the same information in two different ways.
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9. 4. Do not include unnecessary dimensions.
Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
4. Do not include unnecessary dimensions.
Important Note: In the case of chain dimensions, in general, you do not need to know the measurement of every smaller dimension in a chain that contributes to an overall dimension if the overall dimension is given. At least one of the dimensions should be omitted to avoid over dimensioning.
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Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
5. Dimensions should be attached to the view that best shows the contour (the shape) of the feature to be dimensioned.
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11. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
5. Dimensions should be attached to the view that best shows the contour of the feature to be dimensioned.
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12. 5. Dimensions should be attached to the view that best shows the contour of the feature to be dimensioned.

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Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
6. A dimension should be attached to only one view; for example, extension lines should not connect two views.
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Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
6. A dimension should be attached to only one view; for example, extension lines should not connect two views.
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Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
7. Whenever possible, locate dimensions between adjacent views.
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16. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
7. Whenever possible, locate dimensions between adjacent views. (in the middle)
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17. Incorrect 8. Avoid dimensioning to hidden lines. 0.75 0.75
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Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
8. Avoid dimensioning to hidden lines.
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18. 8. Avoid dimensioning to hidden lines.
Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
8. Avoid dimensioning to hidden lines.
0.75
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19. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
9. Do not place dimensions on the object unless it is absolutely necessary.
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20. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
9. Do not place dimensions on the object unless it is absolutely necessary.
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21. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
10. Do not cross a dimension line with another dimension line or with an extension line. (Extension lines can cross if needed, but try not to)
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22. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
10. Do not cross a dimension line with another dimension line or with an extension line. (extension lines can cross if needed, but try not to)
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23. Extension lines can cross if needed but try not to
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Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
Extension lines can cross if needed but try not to
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24. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
11. Avoid crossing dimension or extension lines with leader lines.
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25. 11. Avoid crossing dimension or extension lines with leader lines.
Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
11. Avoid crossing dimension or extension lines with leader lines.
Ø 0.50 THRU
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26. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
12. Leader lines point toward the center of the feature and should not occur horizontally or vertically.
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27. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
13. Dimension numbers should be centered between arrowheads, except when using stacked dimensions or if they cant fit between the extension lines
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28. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
13. Dimension numbers should be centered between arrowheads, except when using stacked dimensions, and then the numbers should be staggered or if they cant fit between the extension lines
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29. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
14. In general, a circle is dimensioned by its diameter and an arc by its radius.
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30. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
15. Holes should be located and sized in the view that shows the feature as a circle.
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31. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
15. Holes should be located and sized in the view that shows the feature as a circle.
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32. Dimension Guidelines
Introduction to Engineering Design
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.2 – Dimensions and Tolerances
16. Holes are located by their centerlines, which may be extended and used as extension lines.
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33. References
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Giesecke, F. [et al.] (1991). Technical drawing. (9 ed.). New York, NY: Macmillan Pub. Co.
Madsen, D., Folkestad, J., Schertz, K., Shumaker, T., Stark, C., & Turpin, J. (2002). Engineering drawing and design. (3 ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar Thomas Learning.