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Use of Tangent Edge lines

Use of Tangent Edge lines

Use of Tangent Edge lines

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Looking for feedback regarding the use of "Tangent Edge"  lines in draft views.  We are re-evaluating their role in our best practices/drafting standards.  Typically we've used them for isometric views, and then on a discretionary basis in orthographic views.  Presently their use is under question, with the possibility of an "all or nothing" policy being proposed.  Hence the inquiry.  I was unable to find anything definitive in ANSI (1994) or Global Engineerings 10th edition Drawing Requirements Manual after a cursory review.  Any specific standards documentation, as well as  company practices on the subject is greatly appreciated.

RE: Use of Tangent Edge lines

I don't remember where I read it, but the last 20 years in this business the lines have always been dotted or phantom...thin line weight. A solid line has been confusing to machinist in my experience. Somewhere there is a standard, I will look for it.

RE: Use of Tangent Edge lines

A drawings purpose is to convey data and information.  Using tangent lines can either clear or cloud an issue, just as hidden lines can.

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