Technical Drawing
Designing things on paper
Conceptual Sketches
When you first get an idea for something you want to build you may draw it roughly, without using instruments or accurate scales. This is called a conceptual sketch.
Types of Drawings
Artistic
Sketches (conceptual)
Diagrams
(design & technical)
Drawings
(technical/engineering)
Diagram (design plan)
All Drawings
Technical
Diagram (technical)
simulated
perspective
Oblique projection
Isometric projection
Multi view orthographic
Less technical More technical
A conceptual sketch
Allows an idea to be expressed quickly in graphic
form
Is prepared free-hand (without drawing instruments)
Is not done to scale, but it respects the rules of technical
drawing as much as possible,
and is made roughly
proportional to the object
represented.
Technical Drawings
Serve as a reference to workers, architects or machinists.
When you are ready to design the details, you make a technical drawing, done with more detail and more accuracy.
Difference:
Sketch: made without drafting tools... Just pencil and paper. Scale is
approximate, not accurate, but the sketch
should still look like the object.
Drawing: made with drafting tools... Ruler, set squares, protractor and
compass. Scale should be accurate and
the drawing carefully made.
A technical drawing
Presents all the information necessary for the objects construction. Is made with great precision,
Requires the use of rulers, compass and protractor or drafting software.
Is done to scale, and respects the proportions of the object represented.
Respects conventions in the mode of the representation.
Basic Lines (part 1)
Visible
(Object) Line
Represents the
outline
Thick Draw the visible object edges
with these lines
Hidden Line Shows hidden
details
Medium
dashed
Draw hidden
edges with
these
Construction
Line
Used during
drafting
Fine Faint lines, sometimes
coloured
Dimension
Line
Used to indicate
a dimension
Fine, with arrows
8cm
Dimension &
extension lines
go together!
Extension
Line
Used with a
dimension line
Fine Near arrows
Center
(Axial) Line
Shows center or
symmetry
Fine With dash in
middle
8 cm
Basic Lines (part 1)
Ghost Line Shows possible
movement
Fine dashed
Sometimes in
other color
Cutting
plane line
Position of a
cross-section
Thick With arrows
Used only if you
plan to draw a
cross section
Hatched
Lines
Surface of a
cross-section
Fine Show where it is solid (section
view only!!)
Long Break Shows that a
line is shortened
Fine With zig-zag
Used only for
large objects
Short break
(cutaway)
Object shortened
or cut away Medium With curve
Leader Line Points to
something
Fine With bent
arrow
Attaches a comment
or angle or dimension
to an object.
Technical Drawing of Fighter Plane (Isometric Projection, exploded view)
Technical drawings can represent things
as simple as a spoon,
or
Technical Drawing of a spoon
Multi-view, Orthographic projection
as complex as a space ship
Photograph of Mercury Spacecraft
Technical Drawing of Mercury Spacecraft, Top View, Orthographic
Technical Drawing of Mercury Spacecraft, Isometric Projection
Projections
Perspective projections
Multi-view projections
Isometric projection
Oblique projection
True Perspective
Objects drawn in true perspective look realistic.
They have vanishing points where straight lines seem to converge
They can have one, two or three vanishing points, depending on how much the artist wants to work.
But in true perspective, objects far away will be drawn smaller than nearby objects not a good idea in technical drawing!
Vanishing Point
Vanishing Points
Vanishing Points
More True Perspective Drawings
Now that you have seen how nice perspective drawings can be...
FORGET ABOUT THEM! We hardly ever use perspective projections
when doing technical drawing.
They are too much work, and they dont show all the details we may need to show.
Also, they distort both angles and dimensions.
Leave them for ART class...
Isometric Projection (a simulated perspective drawing style)
Isometric (or simulated perspective) drawings look at first like perspective drawings
But the lines dont converge. There are no vanishing points and distant objects are the same size as nearby ones.
Right angles in isometric projections are usually represented by 60 or 120 angles.
60 Represents 90
Represents 90
More isometric drawings
Warning: Your workbook classifies isometric drawings as perspective drawings, but they are not true perspective. They resemble perspective
drawings but in a true perspective drawing, distant objects are drawn smaller.
In isometric drawing, distant objects are not smaller..
Oblique Projection another simulated perspective
Similar to isometric projection, it is also a simulated perspective
In oblique projections, the side of the object facing you is drawn
square and accurate (that is with right angles at 90 and its measurements proportional)
The sides not facing you are distorted
Warning: Your workbook calls this oblique perspective, but it is not a true perspective.
90
90 =60
This side is
accurate
This side
is not!
Orthographic Projections
Orthographic projections flatten one view of the object onto a sheet of paper, while
retaining the correct proportions (angles
and dimensions)
Maps are an example of orthographic projection (a top view)
The trouble with orthographic projections is that one view usually isnt enough.
Maps and floor-plans are exceptions, where one top-view is often enough.
Orthographic Projection (Multi-view)
Draws an object as it would be seen from several different directions
The views are flat, with all angles shown correctly and all measurements to scale.
Comparing Projections
Perspective drawings look nicer when used by an artist, but
Isometric, oblique and multi-view drawings give more accurate
information when used in
technical drawing.
Isometric drawings show accurate dimensions, but distorted angles.
Oblique drawings give accurate dimensions for one side only.
Orthographic (multi-view) are the best choice for most technical
drawing.
Oblique
Orthographic
(multi-view)
Comparison of Projections
Projection Used for Tested on
Orthographic (top view)
Drafting, maps, floor plans Yes
Orthographic (multi-view)
Technical drawings,
drafting, conceptual
sketches (sometimes)
Yes
True Perspective (one, two or three point)
Artistic drawing, conceptual
sketches
No
Isometric (simulated perspective)
Conceptual sketches,
technical drawings (sometimes)
Yes
Oblique (simulated perspective)
Conceptual sketches No
An Isometric Drawing
Scale
SCALE is the relationship between the measurement of an object drawn on a sheet
of paper, and the measurements of the actual
object.
Often technical drawings are made a different size from the objects they represent.
Scale-reduction is when the drawing is smaller than the actual object
Scale-increase is when the drawing is larger than the actual object.
Dimensioning
When a drawing is done to scale, you should label it with its dimensions.
Use dimension lines to label each dimension, with extensions where necessary
You should label just enough edges to show all the dimensions, but you dont need to repeat.
In Canada (at least for science) dimensions are usually given in millimetres (mm). If you use different
units (cm, in, feet etc.) you need to write the unit. You
do not need to write mm if all of your dimensions are
in millimetres.
Angles can be shown in degrees (), diameter by , and radius by R
Dimensioning 300 means 300mm unless another unit is
specified
means diameter
(R would be radius)
A Toy Truck
How to label
an angle.
How to label small
dimensions.
Dimensioning Dimensions can also be
shown on isometric
drawings, but you have to
be a bit more careful.
Also, you should only
show the most important
dimensions on an
isometric drawing.
Diagrams
Diagrams are simplified versions of a drawing. Diagrams show how an object
works, not necessarily how it looks.
Diagrams often use abstract symbols rather than actual pictures to represent
things.
A Circuit Diagram
Doesnt show what the circuit looks like, but tells an electrician how its all connected.
Diagram of Energy Conversion Unit
It doesnt show what the unit looks like, but rather, what it does or how it works.
Exploded Views
A diagram that shows an object taken apart is sometimes called an exploded view.
Chapter 11 Questions 1. Two common drawings used in technology are:
Engineering (or technical) Drawings and Diagrams.
2. Technology is a set of techniques used by humans to design, build, and maintain objects and systems that we
need or want.
3. (a) Basic Line (b) Function 1 Dimension Line Indicates the length of an object
2 Extension Line Shows boundaries of a measurement
3 Visible (or Object) Line Shows Visible outlines of an object
4 Hatching Indicates surface in a section view
5 Leader (or Reference) Line Ties a dimension (or a label) to a feature
6 Hidden Line Indicates hidden outlines
7 Centre (or symmetry) Line Indicates the center of a circle
(c) Cutting Plane lines and Construction Lines are not shown.
4. Geometric Lines A) the main drafting instruments are: T-square,
set-squares, ruler, pencil and compass
B) The three types of straight line are: horizontal, vertical, and oblique.
C) Two drafting instruments that can draw circles are the compass and the circle template.
5. The Stop Signs: The stop sign on the left is a sketch, since it appears to be drawn freehand. The one
on the right was drawn using tools.
6. Projections: A) The rays are perpendicular in multi-view and
isometric projections
B) these are called orthogonal projections
7. The six views are: Top view, Front view, Right Side view
Bottom view, Back (or Rear) view, Left Side view
8. The three drawings: #1 oblique projection, #2 isometric, #3 multi-
view (or orthographic view)
#1 and #2 are the perspective drawings. (actually they are simulated perspective drawings rather than true artistic perspective)
9. Views A matches 3, B matches 1
C matches 4, D matches 2
10. Jonathan is building a model car. He is reducing the measurements 40 times.
The scale he is using is a scale reduction.
It is indicated by 1:40
The finished model will be 100 mm long (or 10 cm)
11. The diagram of the soccer field has a scale of 1:2000, so... (hint: use your ruler)
The width of the actual field is 68000 mm (or 68m)
The length of the actual field is 104000 mm (104m)
12. The dimensions of the skateboard are: Length = 790 mm (or 79 cm)
Width = 210 mm (or 21 cm)
Diameter of wheels = 60 mm
13. The maximum difference between the measurement on the diagram, and the real-life
measurement is called the tolerance.
14. Match the objects to their cross sections: A matches 1
B probably matches 3, (but could match 2)
C probably matches 2, (but could match 3)
15. Look at the diagram of the wrench. Section [B] is octagonal
Section [C] is circular (or round)
The sections are aligned, they are shown inside the drawing of the wrench instead of outside of it.
16. Diagram of kitchen scale A) The force is exerted on the tray
B) 7 regular screws were used, plus one bolt (which is a type of screw) so I would also accept an answer
of 8.
C) The rod can move up and down ( or, more accurately, has bidirectional translation)
D) The coil spring allows the rod to return to its initial position.
Define: Technology Technical Drawing
Basic Lines Geometric Lines
Sketch Projection
Isometric (projection) Oblique (projection)
Orthagonal (proj.) Multiview (projection)
General drawing Exploded drawing
Detail drawing Scale
Dimensioning Tolerance
Section Cross section
Diagrams: design, technical, and circuit
Basic Lines to Know
Visible(or object)
Hidden
Construction
Centre
Dimension and extension
Cutting Plane
Hatching
Leader (or reference)
Geometric Lines to know
Horizontal (straight)
Vertical (straight)
Oblique
Ellipse (and circle)
Curve
Methods of Drawing
Sketching
Drafting
Computer Assisted Design (C.A.D.)
Projections
Multiview (orthagonal)
Isometric
Oblique
Scale
Dimensioning
Calculating Scale
Diagrams
Design plan diagrams
Technical diagrams
Circuit diagrams
Symbols for
Forces or constraints
Movement
Parts (screw or bolt, nut, guides)
Electrical circuits