Grading and Marking for Production

A #

A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 #

Standard paper sizes for technical drawings, with A0 being the largest and A4 the smallest.

Accuracy #

The degree to which a measurement or representation corresponds to the true value or size.

Annotation #

Text, dimensions, or other notes added to a technical drawing to provide additional information or clarify details.

Arc #

A curved line segment with a defined radius and center point.

Axis #

A straight line used as a reference for rotational or directional movement.

B #

Bevel #

A slanted or angled edge between two surfaces.

Blueprint #

A detailed, technical drawing used in the manufacturing or construction process.

C #

CAD #

Computer-Aided Design: The use of computer software to create, modify, analyze, or optimize designs.

CAM #

Computer-Aided Manufacturing: The use of computer software to control and automate manufacturing processes.

Cartesian Coordinate System #

A system for locating points in a plane or space using perpendicular axes and numerical values.

Centerline #

A line used to indicate the center of a symmetrical object or the axis of rotation.

Circle #

A closed curve with all points equidistant from a central point.

Clipping Path #

A vector path used to mask or crop an image in a specific shape.

Conic Sections #

Curves formed by the intersection of a plane and a double-napped cone, including circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas.

D #

Degree #

A unit of angular measurement, with 360 degrees equal to a full circle.

Dimension #

A measurement or size indicated on a technical drawing.

Dimension Line #

A line used to indicate the location and extent of a dimension.

Drafting #

The process of creating technical drawings using traditional or digital tools.

E #

Ellipse #

A closed curve resembling a flattened circle.

Engineering Drawing #

A technical drawing used in engineering and manufacturing to communicate design details and specifications.

Extrusion #

The process of creating a 3D object by extending a 2D shape along a specified axis.

F #

Fashion Design #

The process of creating clothing, accessories, or footwear designs for aesthetic or functional purposes.

Feature Line #

A line used to indicate a specific design feature or contour on a technical drawing.

File Format #

A standardized way of organizing and storing digital data, such as .dwg or .dxf.

G #

Grading #

The process of adjusting the size and shape of a pattern to create different sizes or variations of a design.

H #

Hatching #

A pattern of parallel or angled lines used to indicate shading or surface texture on a technical drawing.

I #

Isometric Projection #

A type of parallel projection that depicts a 3D object in a distorted, but recognizable, form on a 2D surface.

Isometric View #

A view of a 3D object that shows all three axes at equal angles.

J #

Joint #

The point where two or more components or surfaces meet or connect.

Layer #

A level of organization in a CAD file used to group related objects or elements.

L #

Layout #

The arrangement of views, annotations, and other elements on a technical drawing.

Line Weight #

The thickness or heaviness of a line used to indicate different types of information on a technical drawing.

M #

Marking #

The process of adding identifying information, such as a part number or description, to a technical drawing.

Multiview Projection #

A method of depicting a 3D object in multiple 2D views to show all sides and details.

N #

Nomenclature #

The system of names or terms used in a specific field or discipline.

O #

Orthographic Projection #

A method of depicting a 3D object in 2D views, with parallel lines representing the object's edges and surfaces.

P #

Pattern #

A set of instructions or guidelines for creating a garment or other product.

Perspective Projection #

A method of depicting a 3D object in 2D views, with converging lines representing the object's edges and surfaces.

Plane #

A flat, two-dimensional surface.

Plan View #

A view of a 3D object from directly above, showing the top surface and any features that are visible from that angle.

Polyline #

A connected series of straight line segments or arcs.

Projection Line #

A line used to connect points or features on different views of a 3D object.

Q #

Quadrant #

One-fourth of a circle or sphere, often used to divide or organize space.

R #

Radius #

The distance from the center of a circle to its edge.

Revolution #

The process of rotating a 2D shape around an axis to create a 3D object.

Scale #

The ratio of a measurement on a technical drawing to the actual size of the object or feature being represented.

Section View #

A view of a 3D object that shows the interior or cross-section of the object, created by cutting through it with a plane.

Shape #

The form, contour, or configuration of an object or surface.

Sketch #

A rough, preliminary drawing used to explore or communicate ideas.

Solid Model #

A 3D representation of an object that includes its volume and mass, used for analysis or visualization.

T #

Tangent #

A line or surface that touches another line or surface at a single point, without intersecting or crossing it.

Technical Drawing #

A detailed, precise representation of an object or system, used for communication, analysis, or manufacturing.

Template #

A pre-defined format or layout used as a starting point for creating technical drawings.

Three #

View Drawing: A technical drawing that shows the front, top, and side views of a 3D object.

Tolerance #

The allowed variation or deviation from a specified size or dimension.

U #

Underlay #

A background image or reference layer used as a guide for creating a technical drawing.

Unit #

A standardized measure of length, area, volume, or other quantity.

V #

View #

A specific orientation or perspective of a 3D object, depicted in 2D on a technical drawing.

W #

Weld #

A joint between two metal components created by melting or fusing them together.

Workplane #

A flat, two-dimensional surface used as a reference for creating or modifying 3D objects.

X #

Y-Z Axis: A system of three perpendicular axes used to define the position or orientation of a point or object in 3D space.