4.2 - Orthographic Drawing Principles
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Practice Questions
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What are the two primary projection systems?
💡 Hint: Think about where the object is located in relation to the viewer.
Name one primary view used in orthographic drawings.
💡 Hint: These are the main views we commonly use.
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What is orthographic projection used for?
💡 Hint: Think about its use in technical drawing.
True or False: In first-angle projection, the object is placed behind the plane.
💡 Hint: Consider the layout of the views.
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Create an orthographic drawing of a complex geometric shape (like a bracket) using proper line types and include dimensions.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the placement of dimensions to avoid clutter.
Design a multi-view drawing of a mechanical part using both projection systems and provide an explanation of the differences.
💡 Hint: Think about how the placement changes relative to the observer.
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