Scribd
Upload
813 views4 pages

Text Letters

This document discusses drawing tools, lettering styles, and careers in drafting. It describes the four main styles of letters used in technical drawings: Gothic, Roman, Text, and Script. It then explains the lines in the Alphabet of Lines used to communicate shapes and surfaces, such as object lines, center lines, and dimension lines. Finally, it outlines several careers in drafting including civil, mechanical, architectural, aeronautical, marine, and electrical drafters.

Uploaded by

AJ
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
813 views4 pages

Text Letters

This document discusses drawing tools, lettering styles, and careers in drafting. It describes the four main styles of letters used in technical drawings: Gothic, Roman, Text, and Script. It then explains the lines in the Alphabet of Lines used to communicate shapes and surfaces, such as object lines, center lines, and dimension lines. Finally, it outlines several careers in drafting including civil, mechanical, architectural, aeronautical, marine, and electrical drafters.

Uploaded by

AJ
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

DRAWING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND

MATERIALS

THE 4 GROUPS OF LETTERS


Gothic Letters
Are composed of uniform width elements and are sometimes referred to as
the basic alphabet.
Example:

Gothic Letters
Roman Letters
Are characterized by broad vertical and strokes and comparatively thin
horizontal strokes.
Example:

Roman Letters
Text Letters
These are considered the most beautiful of all forms because of their
decorations.
Example:

Text Letters
Script Letters

The lettering style belongs to the longhand style of writing. The italic is a
type of letter than usually slants to the right.
Example:

Script
Letters
ALPHABET OF LINES
The Alphabet of Lines is a list of line symbols that engineers use in technical
drawings to communicate specific shapes, sizes or surfaces. The lines and
symbols used in the Alphabet of Lines are universal, which means engineers
around the world use and understand them.

Object Line
Thick lines about .6mm(.032in) that show the visible edges of an object.

Center Line
Lines that define the center of arcs, circles, or symmetrical parts. They are
half as thick as an object line.

Construction Line
Very lightly drawn lines used as guides to help draw all other lines and
shapes properly. Usually erased after being used.

Hidden Line
Lines used to show interior detail that is not visible from the outside of the
part.

Leader Lines
Leader lines are used to show dimensions of arcs, circles and to help show
detail. An arrow head is used to point to the part you are dimensioning and
the line comes off the arrow point usually at a 45 degree angle. At the end
of this line a horizontal line is drawn with a note at the end telling
information about what is being pointed at.

Extension Lines
Lines used to show where a dimension starts and stops on an object. Used
with dimension lines to properly dimension
an object. The line is 1/16 away from the part as to not get confused with
the object lines

Dimension Lines
Lines that are used to show distance. Arrows are drawn on the ends to show
where the dimension line starts and ends. The actual distance is usually
located in the middle of this line to let you know the distance being
communicated.

Border Line
Lines around the outside of a drawing, like a picture frame, that defines the
mechanical drawing.

CAREERS IN DRAFTING
Civil Drafters
Civil drafters make drawings that are used for infrastructure projects such as
bridges, pipelines, highways and sewer systems. In addition, civil drafters prepare
relief maps and topographical maps that are used by engineers and construction
professionals.

Mechanical Drafters
Mechanical drafters prepare drawings that are used to create mechanical products,
such as automobile parts, tools and machines. When drafters make these type of
plans, they include information on the dimensions of mechanical products and the
way they should be assembled.

Architectural Drafters
Architectural drafters make drawings that are used in construction projects. Their
work is used to build locations such as private homes, school buildings, factories,
office buildings and shopping centers. In order to complete these projects,
architectural drafters take the ideas from engineers, architects or designers and use
that information to develop the plans for a structure and details about how the
construction should be completed. Drafters also may check the drawings for
mistakes and make corrections to the plans.

Aeronautical Drafters
Aeronautical drafters prepare the drawings that are used to manufacture airborne
vehicles such as airplanes, missiles and helicopters. These drafters collaborate with
engineers and use their feedback to make corrections to their drawings to ensure
that the designs are approved.

Marine Drafters
Marine drafters make the drawings that are used to manufacture ships, yachts and
marine structures. This work includes creating a marine vehicle's floor plan, as well
as information about where the electrical systems and plumbing will be located.

Electrical Drafters
Electrical drafters work closely with engineers to create drawings and diagrams that
are used for the electrical wiring of structures, such as power plants, communication
centers and buildings. Their work includes visiting the locations of the structures
and creating rough sketches; preparing the specifications of the project, including
the stress factors, weight and volumes involved; and ensuring that the electrical
wiring is compliant with applicable regulations.

DRAWING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND

You might also like