Correct abbreviations
Correct abbreviations
(OP)
Hi
I need some HELP for the correct way to abbreviate a torque rating.
For years I've called it out this way: i.e. 125,000 lb in @ 3,000 psi.
NOW I'm being told to call it out this way: 125,000 IN*LBF @ 3,000 PSI.
Which way is correct? My understanding is #1 that it should always be
lowercase and #2 to use the ANSI/ASME Standard when in doubt. As far
as I can tell the standard says to use "lbf*in" or "lb in" and "psi"
I've used this rule for 40 years. No I'm told I am wrong.
Thanks
I need some HELP for the correct way to abbreviate a torque rating.
For years I've called it out this way: i.e. 125,000 lb in @ 3,000 psi.
NOW I'm being told to call it out this way: 125,000 IN*LBF @ 3,000 PSI.
Which way is correct? My understanding is #1 that it should always be
lowercase and #2 to use the ANSI/ASME Standard when in doubt. As far
as I can tell the standard says to use "lbf*in" or "lb in" and "psi"
I've used this rule for 40 years. No I'm told I am wrong.
Thanks





RE: Correct abbreviations
On drawings general convention is to use upper case everywhere except where lower case has a specific meaning such as in unit prefixes in SI units (e.g. mm) etc.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Correct abbreviations
Tunalover
RE: Correct abbreviations
Or whatever other units seem to work for the circumstance. If it were easy, we wouldn't be talking about it, and a one size fits all mentality won't work.
Take a look at the thread below for some other perspecives.
http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=362357
RE: Correct abbreviations
I hate Windowz 8!!!!