Chapter Two
Layouts and Lettering
Objectives
After studying the material in this chapter, you should be able to:
Identify six types of technical drawings based on the projection system they use.
Identify the line patterns used in technical drawings and describe how they are used.
Identify standard drawing media and sheet sizes.
Label drawing scale information.
Add lettering to a sketch.
Fill in a standard title block with the appropriate information.
Lay out a drawing sheet.
Refer to the following standards:
ANSI/ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices
ANSI/ASME Y14.2 Line Conventions and Lettering
ANSI/ASME Y14.1 Drawing Sheet Size and Format
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