For this plain mounting pate I would dimension from the outside(s) (as shown). Then there are 4 cutouts at the corners.
Regarding that 0 horiz. dim at the bottom, I wasn't sure how the industry views having the 0,0 at "a" and then having to show positive dim's in both the up and down. Hopefully...
Our company uses ordinate dimensioning. We have standards established but when new guys come in there's usually discussions as to what was taught in school etc.
Question:
1. How do you approach the 0,0 position, should it be of the same edge "a" or how its shown?
a. How would the fabricator...