Detail and Section Views
Detail and Section Views
(OP)
Does the standards have anything about section and detail views having common letters? Example: Section A-A on a drawing that also has Detail A. I am changing a drawing that has Section Views A-A thru D-D and also has Detail Views A thru G. My thoughts are that it is probably allowed by the ansi standard but may not be the best practice. I am interested in knowing your thoughts on this.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
RE: Detail and Section Views
As far as I know, as you do also, you don't repeat view letters, even though one is section and one is detail. If you can't get the standard, I would avoid duplicating letters. Besides, most CAD packages label the views for you, and they don't repeat. I don't like basing my decisions on the fact that "the computer told me so" but I'm going to have to go with the flow on this one.
RE: Detail and Section Views
I only know of one company where the practice of duplicating letters is allowed. Personally, I think that duplicating letters for views, sections and details is a bad idea and only adds confusion for the drawing user. With the use of double-alpha letters, available identifying letters for views, sections and details are plentiful. There is simply no advantage in duplicating letters in this manner.
GDTGUY
RE: Detail and Section Views
Thanks again,
Mike
RE: Detail and Section Views
RE: Detail and Section Views
"Once a letter or combination of letters is established on a released drawing, it is not reused for another section, view, or detail on the same drawing".
I highly recommend this source for anyone who does not have access to the full set of y14 standards.
RE: Detail and Section Views
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