Abstract

Sets out the basic principles of technical drawing practice, and covers terminology and abbreviations used in technical drawings; materials, sizes and layout of drawing sheets; types and thicknesses of lines; types and dimensions of letters, numerals and symbols; drawing scales; projectioning; sectioning; dimensioning and geometry tolerancing and the conventional representation of features and parts. Appendices provide information on the development of pictorial drawings and geometry tolerancing.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-072 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 6 December 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-072:

Department of Defence (Australia)
Engineers Australia
Australian Institute of Architects
Building Designers Association of NSW
The University of Adelaide
The University of New South Wales
TAFE NSW
Department of Education, Training and Employment (South Australia)
University of South Australia
Design Association of New Zealand
Master Builders Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out the basic principles of technical drawing practice.
Section 1 sets out abbreviations.
Section 2 specifies materials, sizes, and layout of drawing sheets.
Section 3 specifies the types and minimum thicknesses of lines to be used and shows typical examples of their application.
Section 4 sets out the requirements for distinct uniform letters, numerals, and symbols.
Section 5 sets out recommended scales and their application.
Section 6 sets out methods of projection and of indication of the various views of an object.
Section 7 sets out methods of indicating section and provides information on conventions used in sectioning. Section 8 sets out recommendations for dimensioning including size and geometry tolerancing.
Section 9 specifies conventions used for the representation of components and repetitive features of components.

Appendices provide information on the various projection methods, geometry tolerancing and comparison with other Standards.

NOTE: All drawings in this Standard are drawn in third angle projection unless otherwise stated. See Clause 6.3.3.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	See also HB 1, HB 3, HB 6 Reconfirmed 20/01/2014. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 20/01/2014
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ISBN
Committee	ME-072
Supersedes	AS 1100.101-1984 DR 90110