This course teaches the student the proper technique of dimensioning, the placement of dimensions, and the choice of dimensions. Dimensions are used to numerically or verbally describe the shape, size and character of the drawn product. Dimensions are given in linear distances, angles, or notes. The content of this course complies with ANSI/ASME standard Y-14.5M-1994.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
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Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Upon completion of Dimensioning Procedures the student will be able to:
- Use conventional dimensioning techniques to describe size and shape accurately on an Engineering drawing
- Create and read a drawing at a specified scale
- Create drawings using Engineering, Architect, and Metric scales
- Correctly place dimension lines, extension lines, angles, and notes
- Recognize Aligned and Unidirectional dimensioning systems
- Dimension circles, arcs, and inclined surfaces
- Apply finish symbols and notes to a drawing
- Read and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing features to drawings
- Identify and adjust CAD dimensioning variables
- Identify Tolerancing practices and select the correct application to drawings
- Dimension Lines and Characters; ANSI/ASME Std. Y-14.5M-1994
- Size and Shape description
- Location dimensions
- Scale of drawings
- Placement of Dimensions
- Arrowheads
- Leaders
- Fractions, Decimals, and Metrics
- Dimensions of Angles
- Dimensions of Arcs
- Finish Marks
- General and Local notes
- Dimensioning of Threads
- Special characters
- Tabular dimensions
- Coordinate dimensions
- Baseline and Datum dimensions
- Do'�s and Don'�ts of Dimensioning
- Lectures
- Discussion and Questions
- Demonstrations
- Reading Assignments
- Skills Assignments
- Manual and CAD Drawing Assignments
- Examinations
- Drafting Kit
- Handouts
- CAD System
Pre-tests and post-tests: exercise problems, drawing evaluation, class participation.
- SCCC Outcomes 4 and 5 will be assessed and measured by solving assigned drawing problems, demonstration of skills necessary to successfully complete project exercise drawings, and a written test.
- SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by demonstrating the ability to properly dimension and detail various Geometric, Multiview, Auxiliary view, and Section view drawings on CAD and manually
- SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed by evaluation of finished drawings to current industry standards.
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