RIO CLARO WEST SECONDARY
TECHNICAL DRAWING SBA ASSIGNMENT
NAME: JOSHUA MOHAMMED
CLASS: 4ETV
SUBJECT: TECHNICAL DRAWING
TOPIC: TYPES OF LINES
ASSIGNMENT NO. :3
TEACHER: CLIFFORD BHARAT
DUE DATE: 14th MARCH 2025
TYPES OF LINES
VISIBLE LINES: In an engineering drawing, visible lines are the thick, solid
lines that represent the visible edges and boundaries of an object or part.
Their purpose is to clearly and accurately depict the shape and size of the
object, as well as to distinguish it from any hidden or non-visible features.
CONSTRUCTION LINES: Construction lines, also referred to as
construction geometry or guidelines, are essential tools used in the
initial stages of a drawing to establish the proportions, angles, and
relationships between different elements. They act as a skeleton or
framework upon which the final drawing is built.
HIDDEN LINE: Hidden lines are used in engineering drawings to
represent features that cannot be seen in a particular view but are
necessary to fully define the part or assembly. These features are
typically inside the object or obscured by other surfaces.
CENTER LINE: A center line is a reference line used in technical
drawings and engineering to indicate the exact center of an object or
feature. It helps in ensuring symmetry and alignment in designs, making it
easier to communicate dimensions and spatial relationships. Center lines
are typically represented as dashed or alternating long and short lines and
play a crucial role in machining, manufacturing, and construction
processes.
DIMENSION LINE: A dimension line in technical drawing is a thin,
solid line with arrowheads at both ends, used to indicate the size of
an object or distance between two points. It is placed between two
extension lines and includes a numerical value to specify the
measurement. Dimension lines are essential in engineering,
architecture, and manufacturing drawings to provide precise details
for construction or fabrication.
6. EXTENSION LINE: An extension line in technical drawing is a thin,
continuous line that extends from the edges or features of an object to
indicate the exact points being measured. It does not touch the object but
extends slightly beyond the dimension lines, which display the
measurement values. Extension lines are used in dimensioning to clarify
distances, sizes, or locations of features without cluttering the drawing.
7. LEADER LINE: A leader line in technical drawing is a thin, continuous line that
connects a feature in the drawing to a note, dimension, or symbol for clarification.
It typically ends with an arrow, dot, or slash at the feature it describes and points
to text or symbols outside the main drawing area. Leader lines are commonly
used for annotations such as material specifications, hole sizes, surface finishes,
or other important details that cannot be directly placed within the drawing view.
8. SECTION/HATCHING LINE: A section/hatching line in technical drawing is a
series of parallel lines used to indicate surfaces that have been cut through in a
sectional view. It helps differentiate solid materials from empty spaces and shows
internal features of an object. These lines are typically drawn at a 45-degree
angle but can vary based on material type. Section lines are used in sectional
views to reveal hidden details of complex parts in mechanical, architectural, and
engineering drawings.
