Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
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Hi
I am currently redesigning our title blocks in line with BS8888, and have an interesting problem, which if possible I would like advice on.
BS 8888 dictates that you use one common size title block across all three sheet sizes (180mm wide) which in itself is not a problem, but we commonly print A1 drawings on A3 sheets
which leaves the title block hardly readable.
my question is:-
Is there anything other than common sense that dictates we should not be using this practice (printing A1 on A3)?
Regards
Martyn
I am currently redesigning our title blocks in line with BS8888, and have an interesting problem, which if possible I would like advice on.
BS 8888 dictates that you use one common size title block across all three sheet sizes (180mm wide) which in itself is not a problem, but we commonly print A1 drawings on A3 sheets
which leaves the title block hardly readable.
my question is:-
Is there anything other than common sense that dictates we should not be using this practice (printing A1 on A3)?
Regards
Martyn





RE: Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
I never personally saw the logic in scaling up all your content if using a larger sheet size. You're using a larger sheet size to allow more content. By scaling the content size up, you're losing some/most of what you gain on larger sheet sizes. Larger sheets aren't meant to be read from further away (not primarily) but to fit more content. If they were meant to be read from further away, necessitating larger text, I would find it to be an exceptional case, not the norm.
It also has the benefit of looking identical when folded properly. If drawings are all folded down to approximately Letter / ANSI-A / A3 size, the title block would appear consistent while flipping through.
RE: Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
RE: Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
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RE: Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
Like dgallup, I stick to A2 and A3 when possible. I use A0 and A1 for larger assemblies that require more square footage to show relationships, bills of material, etc. That's my basic rule of thumb. Individual parts/components for us are typically quite fine on A2/A3 size sheets (ANSI sizes for us, but close enough)
I have an irrationally strong opinion toward people printing drawings on incorrect sheet sizes in any situation other than informal conversational or reference usage.
I have had no issue with our title block (which doesn't take up half an A3 sheet) being inconvenient on an A0 or A1 sheet. The information contained in the title block is not frequently referenced. It's not intended to be read from any further away than an ANSI-A/A3, so I don't know why it would necessitate enlarging.
That's my opinion on the practical aspects of the practice.
RE: Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
Its all well and good printing on the original page size, but 3 or 4 full size A0 drawing would soon clutter up any man's desk!
RE: Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
Large format drawing display rail. I have the wall to my left lined with them. Useful for holding large drawings and more. Slips in easy, lifts out easy. Holds well.
RE: Title block sizes on A1, A2, A3
I try to avoid multi sheet drawings preferring one large drawing so making minor concessions to them being printed on smaller paper isn't the end of the world to me but no it's not my favorite.
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