Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
(OP)
Is it acceptable to callout a reference dimension that also identifies number of places? For example:
(8X R.02)
It looks odd to me. I would just like to know if it is considered best practice.
Thanks!
Lisa
(8X R.02)
It looks odd to me. I would just like to know if it is considered best practice.
Thanks!
Lisa





RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
If the 8X is explicitly defined elsewhere, even if just by the drawing views, and it adds clarity I don't see the problem.
However, if it's just clutter, get rid of it
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RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
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RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
Lisa
RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
"Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor." - Robert Hunter
RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
Now underneath the actual detail view rather than next to the reference dimension you could say "8 PLACES" or something.
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RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
Avoid to have the holes placed on different views, as the reader would loose time looking for them (i.e. reference only the number of holes represented on the view, not the total amount of similar holes of the part)
Cyril Guichard
Defense Program Manager
Belgium
RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
Lisa
RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
KENAT,
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RE: Reference dimensions with multiple number of places
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