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ASME Y14.3

ADOPTION NOTICE

ASME Y14.3, Multiview and Sectional View Drawings, was adopted on 9 August 1994 for use by the Department
of Defense, DoD. Proposed changes by DoD activities must be submitted to the DoD Adopting Activity: Com-
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A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D

MULTIVIEW AND
SECTIONAL VIEW
DRAWINGS

ASME Y14.3-2003

[Revision of ASME Y14.3M-1994 (R1999)]
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Date of Issuance: April 1, 2004

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CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Multiview Drawing Applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Sectional Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Conventional Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Figures
1 Orthographic Projection to Form an Orthographic View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Space and Orthographic Arrangement of Views (Third Angle Projection) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Space and Orthographic Arrangement of Views (First Angle Projection) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Third Angle Projection Standard Arrangement of the Six Principal Orthographic
Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Angle Projection Standard Arrangement of the Six Principal Orthographic
Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 Arrow Method Principal Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Arrow Proportions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8 Projection Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9 Removed View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10 Arrow Method Removed View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
11 Rotated View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
12 Arrow Method Rotated View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
13 Rotation Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
14 Removed View on Multiple Sheet Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
15 One View Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
16 Two View Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
17 Three View Drawing of a Casting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
18 Three View Drawing of a Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
19 Front View and Partial Auxiliary Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
20 Partial Auxiliary View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
21 Partial Auxiliary View, Partial Front View, and Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
22 Partial Primary and Secondary Auxiliary Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
23 Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
24 Phantom Lines for Related Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
25 Section Lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
26 Zone Referencing, Removed Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
27 Full Section, Cutting Plane Omitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
28 Half Section, Cutting Plane Omitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
29 Identifying Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
30 Arrow Method Identifying Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
31 Bent and Offset Cutting Planes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
32 Full Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
33 Half Section, Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
34 Omission of Visible Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
35 Omission of Hidden Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
36 Offset Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
37 Aligned Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
38 Removed Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
39 Removed Sections on Center Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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40 Revolved Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
41 Broken-Out Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
42 Auxiliary Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
43 Section Through Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
44 Conventional Representation of Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
45 True Geometry Through Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
46 Section Across Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
47 Section Through Shafts, Keys, Bolts, Nuts, and Like Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
48 Spokes in Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
49 Rotated Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
50 Conventional Representation of Rotated Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
51 Intersections in Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
52 Line Precedence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
53 Rotated Features to Show True Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
54 Small Intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
55 Large Intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
56 Conventional Representation, Filleted and Rounded Corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
57 Conventional Representation, Fillets, Rounds, and Runouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
58 Conventional Representation, Breaks in Elongated Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Nonmandatory Appendices
A Space Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
B Space Analysis and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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FOREWORD

This revision of ASME Y14.3M-1994 was initiated in response to industry and DOD requests
that international practices and CAD capabilities be accommodated. The work on this revision
of the standard began at the St. Louis meeting of the ASME Y14 Subcommittee 3 in October 2000.
Significant revisions include
(a) the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) practice of view identification was
added as an alternative practice and is identified as the reference arrow method. This was added
to permit compliance with this ASME Standard while working in an international market that
may also require compliance with ISO standards.
(b) the utilization of true geometry views is shown as the preferred practice with conventional
practices allowable. This revision is made to better utilize the solid modeling and view generation
capabilities of CAD software.
(c) a representation of the solid geometry is included in many of the figures.
The successful revision of this Standard is attributed to the commitment of the committee
members and the support of their sponsoring companies. The commitment of time and their
contributed expertise are gratefully acknowledged.
Suggestions for improvement of this Standard are welcomed. They should be sent to The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Attention: Secretary, Y14 Main Committee, Three
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
This Standard was approved as an American National Standard on April 24, 2003.

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ASME Y14 COMMITTEE
Engineering Drawing and Related Documentation
Practices

(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

OFFICERS

F. Bakos, Jr., Chair
K. E. Wiegandt, Vice Chair
C. J. Gomez, Secretary

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

A. R. Anderson, Dimensional Control Systems, Inc.
F. Bakos, Jr., Consultant
J. V. Burleigh, The Boeing Co.
W. A. Kaba, Alternate, The Boeing Co.
R. A. Chadderdon, Southwest Consultants
M. E. Curtis, Jr., Rexnord Corp.
D. E. Day, Monroe Community College
B. Dinardo, U. S. Department of the Army, ARDEC
K. Dobert, Engineering Animation, Inc.
C. W. Ferguson, WM Education Services
L. W. Foster, L. W. Foster Associates, Inc.
C. J. Gomez, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
B. A. Harding, Purdue University
D. H. Honsinger, Consultant
K. S. King, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division
A. Krulikowski, General Motors Powertrain
H. S. Lachut, Consultant
P. J. McCuistion, Ohio University
J. D. Meadows, James D. Meadows & Associates, Inc.
E. Niemiec, MTD Products, Inc.
J. M. Smith, Caterpillar Inc.
K. E. Wiegandt, Sandia National Laboratory
B. A. Wilson, The Boeing Co.

SUBCOMMITTEE 3 MULTIVIEW AND SECTIONAL VIEW
DRAWINGS

B. A. Wilson, Chair, The Boeing Co.
K. S. King, Vice Chair, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division
J. V. Burleigh, The Boeing Co.
M. E. Curtis, Jr., Rexnord Corp.
B. Dinardo, U.S. Department of the Army, TACOM-ARDEC
D. Ellis, General Dynamics Land Systems
P. J. McCuistion, Ohio University
D. H. McCurry, Nonvoting Liaison, GEIA
J. D. Meadows, Institute for Engineering and Design Inc.
R. H. Settle, Naval Surface Warfare Center
J. M. Smith, Caterpillar Inc.
M. P. Wright, Consultant

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ASME Y14.3-2003

ENGINEERING DRAWING AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION PRACTICES

MULTIVIEW AND SECTIONAL VIEW DRAWINGS

1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This Standard establishes the requirements for creat-
ing orthographic views for item description. The topics
covered include the multiview system of drawing, selec-
tion, and arrangement of orthographic views, auxiliary
views, sectional views, details, and conventional draw-
ing practices. Space geometry and space analysis and
applications are included in the appendices for informa-
tional purposes.

1.2 References
The following documents form a part of this Standard
to the extent specified herein. The latest issue shall apply.
ASME Y14.1, Drawing Sheet Size and Format
1

ASME Y14.1M, Metric Drawing Sheet Size and Format
1

ASME Y14.2M, Line Conventions and Lettering
1

Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engi-
neers (ASME International), Three Park Avenue, New
York, NY 10016-5990; ASME Order Department: 22
Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300
ISO 128-30, Technical Drawings General Principles of
Presentation Part 30: Basic Conventions for Views
1

Publisher: International Organization for Standardiza-
tion (ISO), 1 rue de Varembe , Case Postale 56, CH-
1211, Gene
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1.3 Definitions
adjacent views: two adjoining orthographic views aligned
by projectors.
related views: two views that are adjacent to the same
intermediate view.
true geometry views: views that show the actual shape
description, and when it is a section view it shows the
actual shape cut by the cutting plane.

1.4 Orthographic Projection
Orthographic projection is a system of drawing com-
posed of images of an object formed by projectors from
the object perpendicular to desired planes of projection.

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Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036.
1.5 Orthographic View
An orthographic view is the figure outlined upon the
projection plane by means of the system of orthographic
projection. Such a view shows the true shape of a surface
parallel to the projection plane (area ABCD with hole
in Fig. 1). When an area is not parallel to the plane, the
view of the area will be foreshortened (area BCEF in
Fig. 1).

1.6 Projection Systems
The two internationally recognized systems of projec-
tion are third angle projection and first angle projection.
Unless otherwise stated, this Standard features third
angle projection.

1.6.1 Third Angle Projection. Third angle projection
is the formation of an image or view upon a plane of
projection placed between the object and the observer.
Third angle projection is the accepted method used in
the United States. See Fig. 2.
1.6.2 First Angle Projection. First angle projection
places the object between the observer and the plane
of projection. This method of projection used in some
countries is herein described, in consideration of the
need to interchange engineering drawings in an interna-
tional market. See Fig. 3.
1.6.3 View Relationships. Note that the orthographic
views of the object have the same configuration in both
the first and third angle projections, but the placement
of the views with respect to one another is different. The
visibility of lines is always taken from the observer s
point of view. See Figs. 4 and 5.
1.6.3.1 Al te rnat iv e P ra ct ice, Re fe re nce A rrow
Method. When it is desired to achieve compliance with
ISO practices, reference arrows and view letters may be
used for all views. These practices are in agreement with
ISO 128-30. View identification for the reference arrow
method does not include the word VIEW, and the identi-
fying letter is placed above the view. Reference arrows
may be shown in the CAD model, in an axonometric
view, or on one of the principal orthographic views.
When the reference arrow method is used, it shall be
used for all views within the drawing. See Fig. 6. Refer-
ence arrow proportions are defined in Fig. 7.

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Fig. 2 Space and Orthographic Arrangement of Views
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Fig. 5 First Angle Projection Standard Arrangement
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Fig. 7 Arrow Proportions

1.6.4 Projection Symbols. The projection symbols
shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4, and 5 are internationally recog-
nized. They may be used on drawings to be interchanged
internationally to identify the projection method used
in preparing the drawing. See Fig. 8 for proportional
sizes and allowable orientations.

1.7 Principal Views
There are six principal views: top, front, bottom, right
side, left side, and rear. The standard arrangement of
all principal views in third angle orthographic projection
is shown in Fig. 4. The standard arrangement of all
principal views in first angle projection is shown in Fig.
5. A standard arrangement is not required when using
the reference arrow method.

1.7.1 Placement and Orientation of Views. Alterna-
tive positions of views may be used to conserve space,
but they should be properly oriented to each other. For
example, the right- or left-side view might be placed
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view is sometimes placed in alignment with and to the
right of the right-side view.

1.7.2 Removed Views. Under certain conditions it
may be impract icable to place a view in its normal
aligned position. In this instance, viewing indicators are
used to indicate from where the view was taken, and
the view is removed to another location on the field of
the drawing. See Fig. 9. Removed views are preferably
shown on the same sheet from which the view has been
taken. The removed view is identified using the view
letters. The removed view may be drawn at the same
scale as the view from which it is taken, or it may be
drawn at a noted scale. It is also permissible to use a
combination of numbers and letters for removed view
identification.

1.7.3 Identifying Removed Views. To relate the view-
ing plane or cutting plane to its removed view, capital
letters such as A, B, C, etc., are placed near each arrow-
head. The corresponding removed views are identified
as VIEW A-A, VIEW B-B, VIEW C-C, etc. View letters
should be used in alphabetical order excluding I, O, Q,
S, X, and Z. When the alphabet is exhausted, additional
removed views shall be identified by double letters in
alphabetical order, as in AA-AA, AB-AB, AC-AC, etc.

1.7.4 Removed Views Alternative Practice. When
using the reference arrow method, a single reference
arrow and view letter are used to ident ify removed
views. See Fig. 10.
1.7.5 Rotated Views. Due to the large size of depicted
items and limitations on the height or width of the
drawing format, a view may be rot at ed within the
boundaries of a drawing sheet rather than maintain the
orientation and split the view over two or more sheets.
The angle and direct ion of rot at ion shall be placed
beneath the view title. See Fig. 11.
1.7.6 Rotated Views Alternative Practice. When using
the reference arrow method, the direction of rotation is
indicated by an arc and arrow. The angle of rotation is
noted adjacent to the arc. See Fig. 12. Arc and arrow
proportions are shown in Fig. 13. The view letter is
placed to the left, and the angle is placed to the right
of the arc. Character sizes are in accordance with ASME
Y14.2.
1.7.7 Cross-Referencing of Views. Cross-reference
zoning may be used to indicate the location of an indi-
cated view, and to reference a view back to the viewing
location. When views are located on different sheets, the
sheet number as well as the zone of the cross-reference
location shall be indicated. See Fig. 14. One method
of cross-referencing is shown in the figure. Additional
methods of cross-referencing may be used.

2 MULTIVIEW DRAWING APPLIED
2.1 Purpose of Multiview Drawings
Multiview drawings represent the shape of an object
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necessary notes and dimensions, are sufficient for the
part to be fabricated without further information con-
cerning its shape. Consideration should be given to the
choice and number of views that will completely define
the true shape of the part.

2.2 Choice of Views
The front or principal view of the part is generally
shown in a natural or assembled position. The minimum
number of views necessary to describe the part are
shown. Views are selected to show the fewest hidden
lines and yet convey maximum clarity.

2.3 Necessary Views

The number of views required to describe a part is
controlled by the complexity of the part. Simple parts
may require only a short word description. Others may
require one or two views. Three or more views may be
required for more complex parts to facilitate reading

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Fig. 12 Arrow Method Rotated View

Fig. 13 Rotation Arrow

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Fig. 15 One View Drawings

Fig. 16 Two View Drawing

and permit dimensioning to visible outlines in their true-
shape view.

2.4 One View Drawings
Two adjacent views are normally considered the mini-
mum requirement to describe a three dimensional object.
However, the third dimension of some objects (washers,
shafts, bushings, spacers, etc.) may be specified by a
note and the drawing reduced to a single view. See
Fig. 15.

2.5 Two View Drawings
Many items may be adequately described by showing
only two views. These views shall be aligned in any
standard position that will clearly illustrate the object.
See Fig. 16.

2.6 Three View Drawings
The majority of multiview drawings consist of front,
top, and side views arranged in their standard positions.

Fig. 17 Three View Drawing of a Casting

Any three adjacent views that best suit the shape of
the part may be employed. See Figs. 17 and 18.
A partial third view may be used when the missing
portion of the incomplete view is adequately described
in other views. See Figs. 19 and 20.

2.7 Auxiliary Views
Auxiliary views are used to show true shape and
relationship of features that are not parallel to any of
the principal planes of projection. See Figs. 19, 20, 21,
and 22.

2.7.1 Primary Auxiliary Views. A primary auxiliary
view is one that is adjacent to and aligned with a princi-
pal view. Primary auxiliary views are identified as front

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Fig. 19 Front View and Partial Auxiliary Views

adjacent, side adjacent, or top adjacent auxiliary views
to indicate the principal view with which it is aligned.
See Fig. 22.

2.7.2 Secondary Auxiliary Views. A secondary auxil-
iary view is one that is adjacent to and aligned with
a primary auxiliary view or with another secondary
auxiliary view. See Fig. 22.

2.7.3 Alignment of Auxiliary Views. Auxiliary views
are aligned with the views from which they are pro-
jected. A center line or projection line may continue
between the adjacent views to indicate the alignment.
See Figs. 19, 20, 21, and 22. Alignment is not required in
the case of a removed view or when using the reference
arrow method.

2.8 Partial Views
Partial auxiliary views or partial principal views may
show only pertinent features not described by true pro-
jection in the principal or other views. They are used in
lieu of complete views to simplify the drawing. See Figs.
19, 20, 21, and 22.
2.9 Details
In areas where clarification is necessary or to better
illustrate a complex configuration, a detail is shown
elsewhere on the drawing to show small features at an
increased scale and provide additional information. See
Fig. 23.
Figure 23 shows a detail. It also shows additional
information since the fastening device is included. View
and zone referencing as described in paras. 1.7.2 and
1.7.7 may be used. The scale of the detail shall be noted.
2.10 Related Parts
Where the relat ionship be t wee n mat in g par ts is
important, the relative position of the detailed part to
the related part is shown by using phantom lines to
outline the related part. Notes may be added to indicate
the functional relationship of these parts. See Fig. 24.

3 SECTIONAL VIEWS
3.1 Principles
3.1.1 Sectional Views. Sectional views, also called
sections, are used to clarify interior construction that

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Fig. 20 Partial Auxiliary View

Fig. 21 Partial Auxiliary View, Partial Front View,
and Right Side View

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Fig. 23 Detail

cannot be clearly described by hidden lines in exterior
views. A sectional view is obtained by an imaginary
cutting plane passed through the object perpendicular
to the direct ion of sight. The port ion of the ob je ct
between the cutting plane and the observer is assumed
to be removed. When section lining is used, the exposed
cut surfaces of the object are indicated by section lining
(cross sectioning). See Fig. 25. The graphic depiction of
the cut surface may be the exact part cross section, creat-
ing a true geometric view, or it may be modified
according to conventions defined in this Standard. CAD
practices usually result in the exact cross section while
manual practices often rely on conventions. Section lin-
ing may be omitted where drawing clarity is not affected.
See ASME Y14.2M.

3.1.2 Section View Location. A sectional view should
appear on the same drawing sheet with the cutting plane
view and be projected from and perpendicular to the
cutting plane in conformity with the standard arrange-
ment of views. This will result in the section view being
placed behind the cutting plane in a properly projected
position. Where space does not permit placement in the
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Fig. 25 Section Lining

used. Views shall be oriented according to the cutting
plane orientation, unless clearly noted as described in
paras. 1.7.5 and 3.8.

3.1.3 Cross-Referencing of Sections. Cross-reference
zoning may be used to indicate the location of an indi-
cated section, and to reference a section back to the
viewing location. When sections are located on different
sheets, the sheet number and zone of the cross-reference
location shall be indicated. See Fig. 26. Sections shall
be oriented according to the cutting plane orientation,
unless clearly noted otherwise. The sheet number and
zone cross reference may be in any format, provided
that it is easily understood.

3.2 Cutting Plane

3.2.1 Cutting Plane Location. The location of the cut-
ting plane is shown by a cutting plane line that repre-
sents the edge view of the cutting plane. The cutting
plane may be omitted when its location is obvious as
shown in Figs. 27 and 28.

3.2.2 Identifying Sections. To relate the cutting plane
to its sectional view, capital letters such as A, B, C, etc.,
are placed near each arrowhead. Placement near one
arrowhead is permitted when cutting planes are contin-
uous between arrowheads and clarity is achieved. The
corresponding sectional views are identified as SEC-
TION A-A, SECTION B-B, SECTION C-C, etc. Section
letters should be used in alphabetical order excluding
I, O, Q, S, X, and Z. When the alphabet is exhausted,
additional sections should be indicated by double letters
in alphabetical order, as in AA-AA, AB-AB, AC-AC, etc.
See Fig. 29. It is also permissible to use a combination
of numbers and letters for sectional view identification.

3.2.3 Reference Arrow Method for Identifying Sec-
tions. Arrowheads are pointed toward the cutting plane
line when using the reference arrow method. The view
letters are placed at the ends of the cutting plane. The
section view identification letters are placed above the
view. See Fig. 30.

3.2.4 Section View Arrangement. When two or more
sect ions appear on the same sheet, they should be
arranged in positions determined by the relative loca-
tions of the cutting planes to the extent made possible
by view geometry and drawing sheet size. See Fig. 29.

3.2.5 Showing Cutting Planes. The cutting plane line
is always shown when the cutting plane is bent, offset,
or when the resulting section is nonsymmetrical. See
Fig. 31. The cutting plane should be shown through an
exterior view and not through a sectional view.

3.3 Section Lining
Where section lining is used, a uniformly patterned
appearance should be evident. In most cases, only the
general purpose section lining (uniformly spaced lines)
is shown on the drawing. See Fig. 25.

3.4 Full Sections
When the cutting plane extends straight through the
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and section letters may be omitted where cutting planes
are coincident with the center lines. A center line is used
to divide the sectioned half from the unsectioned half
of a half sectional view.

3.6 Lines Behind the Cutting Plane

3.6.1 Visible Lines. Visible lines behind the cutting
plane are generally shown. Selected lines may be omit-
ted when greater clarity is gained. For example, Spokes
A and B in Fig. 34. It is permissible to display only the
elements cut by the cutting plane.

Fig. 33 Half Section, Assembly

section is obtained as in Fig. 32. In this figure, the repre-
sentation of the cutting plane is omitted as its location
is obvious. The port ion of the object bet ween the
observer and the cutting plane is assumed to be removed
exposing the cut surface and visible background lines
of the remaining portion.

3.5 Half Sections
The view of a symmetrical object or one very nearly
symmetrical which represents both the interior and exte-
rior features by showing one-half in section and the
other half as an external view is known as a half section.
See Fig. 33 for a half sectioned assembly.
This half section is obtained by passing two cutting
planes, at right angles to each other, through the object
so that the intersection line of the two cutting planes is
coincident with the axis of symmetry of the object. Thus,
one-fourth of the object is considered removed and the
interior exposed to view. Cutting plane lines, arrows,
3.6.2 Hidden Lines. Hidden lines behind the cutting
plane are generally not shown. See Fig. 35. Hidden lines
may be shown when greater clarity is gained.

3.7 Offset and Aligned Sections

3.7.1 Offset Sections. In order to include features
not located in a straight line, the cutting plane may
be stepped or offset (generally at right angles) to pass
through these features. The section is drawn as if the
offsets were in one plane. Such a section is called an offset
section. The offsets are not indicated in any manner in
the sectioned view. See Fig. 36.

3.7.2 Aligned Sections. When the features lend them-
selves to an angular change in the direction of the cutting
plane (less than 90 deg), the sectional view is drawn as
if the bent cutting plane and features were rotated into
a plane perpendicular to the line of sight of the sec-
tional view.
Such sections are called aligned sections, whether the
features are rotated into the cutting plane or the cutting
plane is bent to pass through them. See Fig. 37.

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Fig. 35 Omission of Hidden Lines

3.8 Removed Sections
A removed section is not in direct projection from the
view containing the cutting plane line, but displaced
from its normal projection position.
(a) The section may be drawn at the same scale as
the view from which it is taken, or it may be drawn at
a noted scale. See Fig. 38.
(b) Removed sections that are symmetrical may be
placed on center lines extended from the imaginary cut-
ting planes. See Fig. 39.
(c) Removed sections are preferably shown on the
same sheet from which the section has been taken. When
it is not practicable to place the removed section on the
same sheet of the cutting plane, cross referencing of
removed section views shall be effected in the same
manner as for removed views. See paras. 1.7.2 and 1.7.5.

3.9 Revolved Sections
When a cutting plane is passed perpendicular to the
axis of an elongat ed symmetrical feature, such as a
spoke, beam, or arm, and then revolved in place through
90 deg into the plane of the drawing, a revolved section
is obtained. Visible lines on each side of the revolved
section may be removed and break lines used. No cutting
plane is indicated. See Fig. 40.

3.10 Broken-Out Sections
Where it is necessary to show only a portion of the
object in section, the sectional area is limited by a break

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Fig. 37 Aligned Section

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Fig. 39 Removed Sections on Center Lines

Fig. 40 Revolved Sections

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line, and the section is called a broken-out section. No
cutting plane is indicated. See Fig. 41.

3.11 Auxiliary Sections
A sectional view appearing in other than a principal
view is an auxiliary section. Rules for cutting planes
and sectioning are the same as for other sectional views.
See Fig. 42.

4 CONVENTIONAL REPRESENTATION

4.1 General
Conventional representation enhances drawing econ-
omy and clarity by using simplified representations of
an object. While it does contain deviations from true
orthographic projection, it consists of abbreviated delin-
eations that are generally recognized and accepted as
standard basic drawing practice. Conventional repre-
sentation as defined by this Standard is only used when
orthographic views are created and when true geometry
representation is not desired.
4.2 Conventional Representation Applied to Sections

4.2.1 Sectioning Thin Elements. When the cutting
plane passes along the length of a thin rib, lug, or other
relatively thin element, the outline of the feature is
drawn without section lines to aid in the interpretation
of thickness variations of part features. See section views
in Figs. 43 and 44. True geometry representation permits
section lining of the entire area of a feature. This may
require additional sectional views to provide adequate
part description. See Fig. 45.

4.2.2 Sectioning Regular Features. Normal section
lining procedures apply when the cutting plane cuts
across, or is perpendicular to, such elements as ribs,
lugs, bolts, and spokes. See Fig. 46.

4.3 Nonsectioned Items in the Cutting Plane

4.3.1 Sectioning Assembled Items. When the cutting
plane lies along the longitudinal axis of items, such as
shafts, bolts, nuts, rods, rivets, keys, pins, screws, ball
or roller bearings, gear teeth, spokes, and the like, these
parts are not sectioned except when internal construc-
tion is shown. See Fig. 47.

4.3.2 Conventional Section Lining of View. Where the
cutting plane is perpendicular, or cuts across the items
in para. 4.3.1, the sectional view is section lined in the
usual manner.

4.4 Foreshortened and Aligned Features in Section
and Exterior Views

4.4.1 Rotation of Inclined Elements. Where the true
projection of a part results in foreshortening or in unnec-
essary drafting time, or both, inclined elements, such as
lugs, ribs, spokes, arms, or similar elements, are rotated
into a plane perpendicular to the line of sight of the

Fig. 42 Auxiliary Section

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Fig. 44 Conventional Representation of Ribs

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Fig. 45 True Geometry Through Ribs

Fig. 46 Section Across Ribs

sectional view, or omitted. The elements are not section
lined. See Fig. 48. True geometry representation may
include section lining in the cut features and shows the
true projection of all elements.

4.4.2 Rotation of Features. Holes, slots, and other
such features spaced around a bolt circle or cylindrical
flange are rotated to their true distance from the center
axis. See Figs. 49 and 50. True geometry representation
shows the features in their true projection.

4.5 Intersections in Section

Conventional representation of intersections permit
economy in manual drawing preparation, but it can

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Fig. 47 Section Through Shafts, Keys, Bolts, Nuts, and Like Items

Fig. 48 Spokes in Section

increase preparation time when using CAD documenta-
tion methods. True geometry representation is permit-
ted. Conventional representation and true geometry
representation shall not both be applied to any one of the
following feature types within one drawing, including
CAD generated drawings.

4.5.1 Simplified Representation of Small Details.
When a section is drawn through an intersection in
which the true projection of the intersection is small,
the true line of intersection may be disregarded. See Fig.
51 illustrations (a) and (c).

4.5.2 Conventional Representation of Large Details.
Larger intersections are projected true as shown in Fig.
51 illustration (b), or approximated by arcs as shown in
Fig. 51 illustration (d).

4.6 Conventional Representation Applied to Exterior
Views

4.6.1 Orders of Precedence Between Lines. Visible
lines take precedence over hidden lines and center lines.
Hidden lines take precedence over center lines. Cutting
plane lines take precedence over center lines when locat-
ing a cutting plane. See Fig. 52.

4.6.2 Rotation of Features and Elements to Show True
Shapes. Features and elements, such as arms, ribs, lugs
or other similar features, or portions of the object at

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Fig. 50 Conventional Representation of Rotated Features

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Fig. 52 Line Precedence

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angular positions are preferably aligned or rotated to
show the true shape and proportion of these elements.
See Fig. 53.

4.6.3 Simplified Representation of Small Details.
Where the true projection of an intersection is small, the
true lines of intersection may be disregarded. See Fig. 54.

4.6.4 Conventional Representation of Large Details.
Where the true projection of an intersection is large,

Fig. 54 Small Intersections

lines of intersection are approximated or projected true,
as shown in Fig. 55.
4.6.5 Representation of Fillets and Rounds. Where
sharp intersection lines of two surfaces are removed by
fillets or rounds, the abrupt changes in surface directions
are represented by a phantom line at the approximate
intersection of the surfaces. See Fig. 56.
4.6.6 Depictions of Fillets, Rounds, and Runouts.
Examples of fillets, rounds, and runouts for tangent and
intersecting surfaces are shown in Fig. 57. Fillets and
rounds may be defined by a note and omitted from the
geometry representation.
4.6.7 Conventional Representations of Breaks. Exam-
ples of conventional representations of breaks, used to
short en a view of elongat ed features, are shown in
Fig. 58.

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Fig. 55 Large Intersections

Fig. 56 Conventional Representation, Filleted
and Rounded Corners

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ASME Y14.3-2003

NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
SPACE GEOMETRY

A1 DEFINITION

Space geometry is the science of graphically solving
problems involving space distances and relationships.
(Space geometry is also referred to as descriptive geome-
try or engineering geometry.) The most popular and
practical method of solution is that in which the princi-
pal views are supplemented by auxiliary views. Four
basic types of views are used
(a) the true-length view of a line
(b) the point view of a line
(c) the edge view of a plane
(d) the true view of a plane

A2 REFERENCE LINES AND NOTATION

A2.1 Reference Lines
A phantom line, used as a reference line between
adjacent views, is
(a) an edge view of a plane of projection
(b) the intersection line of adjacent projection planes
(a folding line or hinge line) or
(c) an artificial device employed as an aid in con-
struction

NOTE: It is helpful in visualizing space relationships to think of
each reference line as representing a 90 bend between the adjacent
projection planes, or, in other words, the observer s direction of
viewing has changed by 90 when going from one view to the
adjacent view. The line may be labeled with letters or numerals
as desired.

A2.2 Construction of Auxiliary Views
In the construction of auxiliary views the consistent
and accurate transfer of distances from one related view
to another is facilitated by the use of the reference lines.
Several reference lines are shown in Fig. A1. A height
dimension such as X, measured from the reference line,
shall be the same in both the front view and the related
top-adjacent view. Similarly, distance Y shall be the same
in all views that are adjacent to the front view. Any side-
adjacent view shall show the same width dimension W
as that shown in the front view. Distance Z illustrates
the correct measurement for an auxiliary-adjacent view.

A2.3 Identification of Views
The letters T, F, and S shown beside the reference lines
and as subscripts for points, signify top, front, and side
views, respectively, from which the auxiliary views are
developed. The numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 signify the auxil-
iary views projected from the top, front, or side views
or from other auxiliary views.

A2.4 Symmetrical Items
For symmetrical items, the reference line is on an axis
of symmetry. See Fig. A2.

A3 TRUE LENGTH VIEW OF A LINE

A3.1 True Length of a Line Segment
The true length of a line segment is the actual straight-
line distance between its two end points. The projection
of a line will be in true length when in the adjacent view,
the projection of the line is parallel to the reference line
between the views. A line that is in true length in a
principal view is called a principal line (lines AB and
CD in Fig. A3).

A3.2 Oblique Lines
An oblique line (line BC in Fig. A3) is not in true
length in any principal view. Its true length is found in
a primary auxiliary view, such as view 1 or 2 in Fig. A3,
when the reference line is parallel to the line in the given
views.

A4 POINT VIEW OF A LINE

A view with the direction of sight parallel to a straight
line in space provides a point view of the line. See Fig.
A3. A point view of a line is adjacent to a true length
view, and the reference line is perpendicular to the true
length projection of the line. The point view appears in
a secondary auxiliary view as the line is in true length
in a primary auxiliary view. See line B
1
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1
, and point
B
3
C
3
in Fig. A3.

A5 EDGE VIEW OF A PLANE

(a) A view with the direction of sight parallel to a
plane in space gives the observer a straight line or edge
view of the plane. An edge view is obtained whenever
any line in the plane appears as a point.
(b) When any line of the plane is in true length in
one view (line A
T
B
T
or assumed line A
F
E
F
in Fig. A4),
then a point view of that true-length line will also show
the plane as an edge (view 1 or view 3 in Fig. A4).

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Fig. A1 Standard Use of Reference Lines Between Views

A6 TRUE VIEW OF A PLANE

A true view is the direction of sight perpendicular to
a plane. See Fig. A4, views 2 and 4. A true view of a
plane is adjacent to an edge view, and the reference line
is parallel to the edge view.

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Fig. A2 Symmetrically Placed Reference Line

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Fig. A3 True Lengths and Point Views of Lines

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Fig. A4 Edge and True Size Views of a Plane Surface

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B
SPACE ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS

B1 GENERAL

To make a space analysis it is usually helpful to sim-
plify the problem by reducing it to terms of points, lines,
and planes. A pipe can be considered in terms of its
center line, or a plane surface can be treated by using
only three points, a point and a line, or two lines that
lie in the plane surface.

B2 CLEARANCE BETWEEN A POINT AND A LINE

B2.1 Point Method
In a view of the point and line which shows the line
as a point, the clearance between the line and point will
be in true length. View 2 of Fig. B1 shows the clearance
between oblique line AB and point C.

B2.2 Plane Method
By an alternative method, the point and line can be
treated as a plane, and in the true view of the plane,
the perpendicular distance from the point to the line is
the clearance. See Fig. B2.

B3 CLEARANCE BETWEEN TWO LINES

In a view of the two lines which shows one of the
lines as a point, the clearance between the two lines will
be in true length as the perpendicular distance from the
point to the line. View 2 of Fig. B3 shows the clearance
between oblique lines AB and CD.

B4 CLEARANCE BETWEEN A POINT AND A PLANE

In a view of the point and plane that shows the plane
as an edge, the clearance will be in true length as a
perpendicular distance from the point to the edge. View
1 of Fig. B4 shows the clearance between plane ABC
and point X.

B5 POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A LINE AND A
PLANE

(a) When a vertical plane, that is an edge in the top
view, is passed through the given line, the line of inter-
section of this plane with the given plane, as observed
in the front view, will intersect the given line at the
piercing point. In Fig. B5, line MN is the line of intersec-
tion between the given plane ABC and the vertical plane
passed through the given line XY. Line MN intersects
line XY at the piercing point P. It is equally effective to
pass a plane appearing as an edge in the front view
through the given line.
(b) Alternative Method. A view of the line and plane
showing the plane as an edge can be used to locate the
point of intersection of the line and plane.
(c) The planes in Figs. B5, B6, B7, and B9 are consid-
ered to be opaque with a corresponding visibility of
lines in each case.

B6 LINE OF INTERSECTION OF TWO PLANES

(a) When the points are determined where two lines
in one plane pierce another plane, a line connecting the
piercing points will be the line of intersection of the two
planes. Figure B6 shows the line of intersection, PR, of
planes ABC and DEFG as if plane ABC were extended
in area. PS is the segment of the line of intersection
common to the bounded planes.
(b) Alternative Method. A view of two planes showing
one of the planes as an edge will locate the line of
intersection. Figure B7 shows the line of intersection PR
of planes ABC and DEFG by this method.

B7 ANGLE BETWEEN TWO INTERSECTING LINES
Two intersecting lines form a plane whose true view
is found by the method of para. A6. The angle between
the two lines will be shown in the true view. In Fig. B8,
the true size of the angle ABC is found at B2.

B8 ANGLE BETWEEN A LINE AND A PLANE
A view in which the plane appears as an edge and
the line appears true-length will show the true angle
between the line and plane. Any view adjacent to a true
view of a plane will show the plane as an edge. This
principle is employed in Fig. B9 where reference line 2-
3 is drawn parallel to X
2
Y
2
to obtain a true-length view
of XY and an edge view of plane ABC in view 3.

B9 ANGLE BETWEEN TWO PLANES
The line of intersection between two planes is first
identified or found by the method of para. B6. A view
of the two planes with the line of intersection appearing
as a point will show the required angle. Both planes will
appear as edges in this view. View 2 of Fig. B10 shows
the angle between planes M and N.

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Fig. B1 Clearance Between a Point and a Line
(Point Method)

Fig. B2 Clearance Between a Point and a Line
(Plane Method)

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Fig. B3 Clearance Between Two Oblique Lines

Fig. B4 Clearance Between a Point and a Plane

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Fig. B6 Intersection of Two Planes

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Fig. B7 Intersection of Two Planes
(Alternative Method)

Fig. B8 Angle Between Two Intersecting Lines

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Fig. B9 Angle Between a Line and a Plane

Fig. B10 Angle Between Two Planes

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Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 1: General Information and Indexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.1-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 2: Symbols Having General Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.2-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 3: Connections and Related Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.3-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 4: Actuators and Related Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.4-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 5: Measurement and Control Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.5-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 6: Measurement and Control Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.6-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 7: Basic Mechanical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.7-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 8: Valves and Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.8-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 9: Pumps, Compressors, and Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.9-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 10: Fluid Power Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.10-2003
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 11: Devices for Heat Transfer and Heat Engines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.11-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 12: Devices for Separating, Purification, and Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.12-2002
Graphical Symbols for Diagrams, Part 15: Installation Diagrams and Network Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.40.15-2003
Digital Product Definition Data Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.41-
2003
Digital Approval Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.42-2002
Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles for Gages and Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.43-2003
Engineering Drawing Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y14.100-
2000
Graphic Symbols for:
Plumbing Fixtures for Diagrams Used in Architecture and Building Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y32.4-1977(R1999)
Railroad Maps and Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y32.7-
1972(R1999) Mechanical and Acoustical Elements as Used in Schematic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Y32.18-1972(R1998)

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