Chapter Twenty-Two

Axonometric Projection

Objectives

After studying the material in this chapter, you should be able to:

  1. Sketch examples of an isometric cube, a dimetric cube, and a trimetric cube.

  2. Create an isometric drawing given a multiview drawing.

  3. Use the isometric axes to locate drawing points.

  4. Draw inclined and oblique surfaces in isometric.

  5. Use projection to create an axonometric drawing.

  6. Use offset measurements to show complex shapes in oblique drawings.

  7. Add dimensions to oblique drawings.

  8. Explain why CAD software does not automatically create oblique drawings.

Refer to the following standard:

  • ANSI/ASME Y14.3 Orthographic and Pictorial Views

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