Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
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So we have a part, it is a flat piece of aluminum, 0.25" thick.
This part has multiple features; 3 different hole patterns, 10 different radii and 2 angles.
We are using the top view of the part to best show all the features.
When everything is dimensioned (using standard linear dimensioning) on one view it looks like a holy mess; dimensions crossing over each other everywhere, very hard to read or follow.
My question is: Can we break it down into multiple views on the same sheet? E.G. can we have 4 "top views" on the same sheet of the same part? 2 views would give dimensions to cut the perimeter shape and radii, the other 2 would give dimensions for the hole patterns and hole notes.
If that is acceptable, do we need secondary tiltes i.e. TOP VIEW (cutout), and TOP VIEW (hole pattern)?
THANKS GUYS!
This part has multiple features; 3 different hole patterns, 10 different radii and 2 angles.
We are using the top view of the part to best show all the features.
When everything is dimensioned (using standard linear dimensioning) on one view it looks like a holy mess; dimensions crossing over each other everywhere, very hard to read or follow.
My question is: Can we break it down into multiple views on the same sheet? E.G. can we have 4 "top views" on the same sheet of the same part? 2 views would give dimensions to cut the perimeter shape and radii, the other 2 would give dimensions for the hole patterns and hole notes.
If that is acceptable, do we need secondary tiltes i.e. TOP VIEW (cutout), and TOP VIEW (hole pattern)?
THANKS GUYS!





RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
If you can't use a larger sheet format, yes you can use different views with titles indicating what they are.
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RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
If you still need extra repeated views - and I've done it - then while the 1st can be a simple projection, duplicate views should be done as a proper removed view per ASME Y14.3-2003section 1.7.2 i.e. identified as view A-A etc.
View A-A can be repeated, no need for View B-B, C-C where the projection is the same. You don't need secondary titles but if it helps clarify things is acceptable. "ONLY THREADED HOLES DETAILED FOR CLARITY" or similar is the kind of wording I sometimes use.
Also consider doing multiple detail views if appropriate e.g. locate each of the 3 hole patterns on the main view but detail the patterns on their own detail views.
Also consider if you can detail some features on the 'bottom view' without it getting confusing - rather than repeating the top view.
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RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
Ahh... this brings back memories: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=357993
Does anyone have latest copy of Y14.3?
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RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
"For every expert there is an equal and opposite expert"
Arthur C. Clarke Profiles of the future
RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
RE: Same View, Same Sheet, Same Title??
Great concept. We occasionally use this approach too. It really reduces clutter and confusion.