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The document discusses different types of axonometric projections used in mechanical drafting, including isometric, dimetric, and trimetric projections. It defines each type of projection, provides examples, and explains the steps to construct drawings using each projection method. The goal is for students to understand axonometric projections and be able to draw objects using isometric, dimetric, or trimetric techniques.

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Axonometric Projection

The document discusses different types of axonometric projections used in mechanical drafting, including isometric, dimetric, and trimetric projections. It defines each type of projection, provides examples, and explains the steps to construct drawings using each projection method. The goal is for students to understand axonometric projections and be able to draw objects using isometric, dimetric, or trimetric techniques.

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COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

DTech 111: Fundamentals of Mechanical Drafting with CAD


First Semester, AY 2023 - 2024

LESSON 8

Intended Learning Outcome 1. Demonstrate skill in drawing axonometric projections: isometric,


dimetric and trimetric.
Objectives:
1. Describe axonometric projection.
2. Explain the difference between the three types of axonometric projection.
3. Appreciate the usefulness of axonometric projection for a better understanding of technical
drawing.
4. Draw the isometric, dimetric and trimetric projections from the given orthographic views.

VIDEO PRESENTATION
Axonometric Projection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2r9TCbrWlk
Isometric Projection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYqn4QhUqe4
Dimetric Projection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57iMeSnMAyU&t=584s
Trimetric Projection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45-0l1jv_AE

CONCEPT
 Projection. Is the representation of an object on the picture plane viewed by an
observer from some distance.

https://www.slideshare.net/ui12008/types-of-projections
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Axonometric Projection is a type of orthographic projection used for creating a pictorial drawing of
an object, where the lines of sight are perpendicular to the plane of projection, and the object is
rotated around one or more of its axes to reveal multiple sides. (Wikipedia)

https://images.app.goo.gl/n9r2p7BwDgaZRYet9

Three Types of Axonometric Projection.


https://civilseek.com/isometric-drawing-projection/
I. Isometric Projection. Is a method for visually representing three-dimensional objects in two
dimensions in technical and engineering drawings. It is an axonometric projection in which the three
coordinate axes appear equally foreshortened and the angle between any two of them is 120
degrees. (Wikipedia)

Two isometric axes make an angle of 30° with the horizontal line. While the third axis makes an angle
of 90°.
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Isometric Scale:
Since, in isometric projection, the isometric line makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal lines,
therefore, their length is not equal to the actual length, but it is only 82% of the actual length.
The isometric scale is prepared to form an isometric projection. With the help of this scale, the actual
dimensions are transformed into isometric dimensions.

Methods of Drawing Isometric Projection.


1. Box Method.
1.1. In this method, the maximum length, breadth, and height of an object are noted.
1.2. A box is constructed in accordance with these dimensions.
1.3. These dimensions of the box are represented according to isometric projection.
1.4. These make angles of degrees 30, 30 and 90 with the horizontal line.
1.5. After this other parts of the object are shown.
1.6. For this purpose, isometric lines are drawn parallel to the isometric axis. After this, non-
isometric lines, circles, and other curves are drawn.
1.7. Moreover, lastly, extra lines are erased.
2. Off-set Method.
2.1. In this method, for preparing isometric view, by selecting the side, the length, and breadth of
the object are drawn parallel to the isometric axis.
2.2. After this, the other isometric and non-isometric lines are drawn according to the dimensions.
2.3. Lastly, circles and curves are drawn, and the drawing is completed by erasing extra lines.

Steps in constructing Isometric Projection.


https://www.scribd.com/document/443700791/STEPS-ISOMETRIC-DRAWING
1. Set up Isometric Axis using 1 vertical line and 2 lines at 30 degrees from horizontal.
2. Estimate the overall width, height and depth of the object, and sketch the edges of a block that
would completely enclose the object.
3. Sketch the outline of the front face using lines parallel and equal in length to the two previous
height and width edges.
4. Sketch the outlines of the top and side faces using the same basic procedure as used for the front
face.
5. Begin sketching start/end points of major features.

II. Dimetric Projection. Is an axonometric projection of an object placed in such away that two of its
axes make equal angles with the plane of projection and the third axis makes either a smaller or a
greater angle. In dimetric projections, the directions of viewing are such that two of the three axes of
space appear equally foreshortened, with the attendant scale and angles of presentation determined
according to the angle of viewing; the scale of the third direction (vertical) is determined separately.
Approximations are common in dimetric drawings.

Dimetric Projection

https://www.qpractice.com/ncidq-glossary/axonometric-drawings/
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Steps in constructing Dimetric Projection.


 Set up the axes.
 Draw the axonometric plane.
 Find the new shape of both the horizontal plane.
 Draw the elevation and plan.
 Project the dimetric view.

III. Trimetric Projection. All three faces and axes make different angles with the plane of projection.
A trimetric projection is created using 3 axes where each of the angles between them is different
(there are no equal angles) In trimetric pictorials, the direction of viewing is such that all of the three
axes of space appear unequally foreshortened. The scale along each of the three axes and the
angles among them are determined separately as dictated by the angle of viewing. Approximations in
trimetric drawings are common. Trimetric are essentially the same as diametric drawings because the
base of the object is a plan. The only difference is that the base is rotated at a 30° – 60° angle rather
than a 45° – 45° angle. Other angles are possible for both diametric and trimetric drawings but are
more difficult to construct. For both these drawings the heights are determined using either measured
or projected. Vertical lines are drawn vertically for all axonometric drawings. Horizontal lines parallel
in the object remain so in the drawing.

Trimetric Projection

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blue_house_trimetric_projection.png
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Steps in constructing Trimetric Projection.


1. Set up the axes to the given angles.
2. Find the true shape of the axonometric plane.
3. Project the true shape of the horizontal plane and the vertical plane.
4. Draw the plan and elevation on their respective planes.
5. Project the trimetric view of the solid from the two orthographic views.

POWER POINT PRESENTATION


Isometric Projection
https://www.slideshare.net/shubhamkanungo/isometric-36249990
Dimetric and Trimetric Projections
https://slideplayer.com/slide/13135143/

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