Drafting question: Views with different scales

[Sultan of Hel]

If I have a drawing (in this case, of a machined part) that's 1:2 scale, and I have a detail view that, in relation to the rest of the drawing, is 4:1, what do I put as the scale for the detail view? 4:1 (relative to the rest of the drawing), or 2:1 (relative to the real piece)?

 

[Vadar2012]

You put it as the scale that you typed in the box. Relative to the real piece. Everything should be relative to real life not to the drawing itself.

 

[Sultan of Hel]

You put it as the scale that you typed in the box.

That's the thing. The detail view is scaled differently from the sheet.

Everything should be relative to real life not to the drawing itself.

So under "Detail A," I put the overall scale of the detail drawing, not in relation to the sheet. 4X relative to the drawing, drawing is 0.5X, so "Detail A | Scale 2:1". Thanks!

 

[Studiot]

"Detail A | Scale 2:1". Thanks!

That is correct.

It is perfectly acceptable and normal to have details at expanded scales, or location plans at reduced scales on the same drawing.

Usually a different scale from the main drawing would be reported in the title of the inset eg

Location plan scale 1:100

Detail at A scale 10:1

The first figure reported refers the drawing the second refers to reality so

1:100 means 1 unit on the drawing means 100 units in reality.

The word scale should not have a capital letter.

go well

 

[alphy]

As a scientist, it is important to accurately represent and communicate information, especially when it comes to technical drawings and specifications. In this case, the scale of the detail view should be 4:1 (relative to the rest of the drawing). This is because the detail view is a magnified representation of a specific area of the machined part, and its scale should be relative to the rest of the drawing in order to maintain consistency and accuracy. However, it is also important to note that the scale of the detail view should be clearly labeled and explained, so that it is not confused with the overall scale of the machined part. This will ensure that the drawing is properly interpreted and understood by others.