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ln Chapter ll it was explained that two types of working-drawings are used in machine drawing: detail working-drawings and assembly working-drawings. This chapter deals with the use and preparation of assembly workingdrawings

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An assembly working-drawing indicates hoW the individual parts of a machine or mechanism are assembled to make a complete unit. An assembly working-drawing serves the following purposes: lt describes the shape of the assembled unit. 2. lt indicates how the parts of the assembled unit are positioned in relation to each other. 3. It identifies each component that forms part of the assembted unit. 4. It provides a parts list that describes and lists essential data concerning each part of the assembled unit. 5. It provides, when necessary, reference information concerning the physical or functional characteristics of the assembled unit.

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PARTS LIST The parts list of an assembly working-drawing itemizes important data about each part of an assembled unit such as part name, material, quantity required, and size specifications. ln the materiat column the abbreviation STD. is shown for allstandard parts.

This indicates that they must be purchased. Complete specifications for

standard parts must always be listed in the name column along with the part
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Only the names of non-standard parts are listed in the name column. The material from which non-standard parts are made is listed by abbreviation in the material column: C.1., H.R.S., C.R.S., Alum. The upper or lower right-hand corner of an assembly working-drawing is usually reserved for the parts list. Figure l5:2 provides an example of a simple parts list along with suggested dimensions. Parts lists on industrial drawings are usually more elaborate and frequently include additional data.
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SECTIONED PARTS ON ASSE'MBLY WORKING-DRAWINGS The section lines on sectioned adjacent parts of assembly working-drawings should vary in order to make the shapes of the sectioned parts more apparent. Different types of section lines as well as different spacings and differ,ent angles of inclination are recommended for this purpose, as shown in Figure

l5:3. As a general rule solid parts that do not have interior features, such as shafts, rivets, pins, keys, and threaded fasteners, remain unsectioned on assemb ly workin g-drawi ngs.

Note the variety of section lining and that solid components remain unsectioned.

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SECTI0NED PARTS 0N AN ASSEMBTY W0RKlNc-DRAWINc

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Every part on an assembly working-drawing must be identified by means of a part number. Each part number is lettered within a parts identif ication balloon that has a leader that ends at or on the part identified. Refer to Figure 15:1. Hints Regarding Parts Balloons and leaders

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Group balloons in straight lines, clockwise and in sequence, if possible, around the view or views. 2. Place balloons at a reasonable distance from the views. A minimum distance of 25 mm is recommended. 3. Use straight leaders when possible. Bend a leader when it is necessary to maintain clarity. 4. Draw leaders at varying angles. Avoid vertical and horizontal leaders. 5. Place parts balloons adjacent to parts being identified in order to avoid extra-long leaders and the need to pass over too many other parts. 6. Leaders that pass over sectioned parts should be drawn so they do not become confused with the section lines. 7. Avoid drawing leaders through the corners of parts.
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terminates at a line that represents

the edge of a part.

2. A dot is used when a leader is drawn onto a surface of a part across a line

that represents the edge of the part.

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3. Leaders can

be bent to maintain clarity. Keep bends to a minimum.

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REFERENCE INFORMATION An assemblyworking-drawing, like a detailworking-drawing, must be complete in every respect. Therefore, in addition to orthographic views, a parts list, and

the identification of parts, an assembly working-drawing must also provide, where necessary, any additional information that will clarify for persons reading the drawing the essential physical and functional characteristics of the assembled unit. The additional information that is often added to assembly workingdrawings is called reference information and can take the form of notes or dimensions. Refer to Figure 15:l on page 224. Several of the assembly working-drawings in this chapter require reference information to be shown.

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As a general rule, assembly working-drawings are not dimensioned.

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2. Hidden lines that do not add to the clarity of an assembty working-drawing should be omitted.
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not position parts identification balloons haphazardly. Try to group them in straight lines around the views, preferably clockwise and in sequence.

4. Parts leaders should be drawn at an angle.

5. Adjacent parts

that are sectioned should have different types of section lines, should have section lines drawn at different angles, or should be spaced differently in order to make them readily apparent.

6. On assembly working-drawings shafts, rivets, keys, screw-thread fasteners, and other solid parts are not usually sectioned.
7. When necessary, reference

information is shown on assembly workingdrawings in the form of notes and dimensions.