Learning to Dimension
What is our goal when dimensioning a part?
Basically, dimensions should be given in a clear and concise manner and should include everything needed to manufacture and inspect the part exactly as intended by the designer.
Learning to dimension
- Dimension appearance
- Dimensioning and locating features
- Dimension rules
Dimensioning rules
How you dimension a part is controlled by the ASME Y14.5 standard. This standard lists several dimensioning rules that you need to follow.