SummaryReviewThis chapter introduces the novice draftsman to fundamental draftingterminology and practices by first defining general drafting categories anddiscussing DOD- and MIL-STDs. Good pencil technique and the order ofinking lead the section on drafting techniques and set the criteria for lineresolution. Industry-accepted line conventions, how and when to drawparticular lines and their associated meanings precede the section on views,which covers regular, necessary, auxiliary, exploded, and partial views.Detailed coverage on sectional views, lines in a section, and section liningcompletes the chapter of general drafting practices.CommentAs stated earlier, a good draftsman is never unemployed. Whether you workin applications drafting, piece part documentation, or research and design,you must know standard drafting terminology, standards, and practices. Acomputer is only a tool you, the draftsman, use to reduce board time and itcannot think for you. Learn correct drafting procedures. Nothing is morebeautiful or satisfying to look at than a correctly executed ink drawing of acomplex object. Drafting was and is an exciting and renumerative career.Computer-aided drafting is even more fascinating.3-69
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