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Dimension rectangular through cutouts

Dimension rectangular through cutouts

Dimension rectangular through cutouts

(OP)
Been trying to find the best possible way to callout rectangular through cutouts positioned at the corners of a square cross section? The cutouts are angled to be along the diagonals of the square.

Is it acceptable to say "4X THRU 10x13 slot" ? What about the angle?

Any help on the matter is appreciated. Will refer back to the books this weekend just wanted a second opinion. thank you

RE: Dimension rectangular through cutouts

Himanshmishra,

Could you please show us a drawing view?

If you have an orthogonal view of the cutout, the word THRU tells us that it goes through. This is especially true if you have a view of the opposite side, and it shows the cutout. A well chosen section view, or hidden lines on a side view also show that your hole goes through.

I assume you are on some sort of 3D CAD. Writing out the text "4X THRU 10x13 slot" is poor practice, especially if there is any chance of someone changing the slot size. There are ways to populate your note with parametric dimension information, but it is better to apply the dimensions straight to the slots. "4X 10 THRU". "4X 13 THRU".

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JHG

RE: Dimension rectangular through cutouts

What drawing standards do you work to?

Section 5.10 of ASME Y14.5M-1994 would be relevant regarding use of bilateral position and 'boundary'. In this case the angle would be basic, as would the center location.

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RE: Dimension rectangular through cutouts

(OP)
Thanks for the responses guys, Sorry I realized my post was random and didn't provide much information or introduction.

I've just started out fresh out of uni hence I'm still learning the ropes. I know some of you legends here have decades of experience [I've been following this forum for a while now] and I'd like you guys to give me your absolute honest opinion on this drawing. [I didn't draw this but thinking about it, would've probably come up with a similar one. How would you've changed this? Is this what you'd call an average drawing?]

Drawoh, the two pictures below are the views the former draftsperson has come up with.
/Front View


Kenat, I work with AS1100 standards. We're based in Melbourne, Australia so we follow the Australian standard.

As I've said before, any response from you guys is much appreciated.

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