Mech. Eng. Drawing - Auxiliary View Problem

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In summary, when drawing the auxiliary view of an object with a slope, the position of the slope on the object determines where the front view should be drawn on the page. If the slope is on the right side, the front view should be drawn in the upper right corner of the page, and if the slope is on the left side, the front view should be drawn in the lower left corner of the page. This ensures that the auxiliary view is correctly positioned when unfolding the auxiliary plane from the "glass box".
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I need to draw the auxiliary view of this object with a slope. In the examples I've seen, most slopes are situated on the right side of the object, so when you unfold your auxiliary plane from the "glass box", you draw your auxiliary view on the upper right side of the page (speaking about Third Angle projections)

What do you do in this case? Do you flip the object so your slope is on the right side? Do you draw your front view in the lower right corner of the page (contrary to normal)?

Simple question, but I don't want to get the drawing done and find out all the stuff is misplaced!
 
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Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution If your slope is on the left side of the object, you should draw your front view in the lower left corner of the page. That way, when you unfold your auxiliary plane from the "glass box", you can draw your auxiliary view on the upper left side of the page.
 

1. What is an auxiliary view in mechanical engineering drawing?

An auxiliary view is an additional orthographic projection that is used to show the true size and shape of an object. It is typically used to depict features that are not visible in the standard views, such as inclined surfaces or holes.

2. When is an auxiliary view necessary?

An auxiliary view is necessary when the standard views (front, top, right side, left side, and back) are not sufficient to fully describe the object. This is usually the case when the object has inclined or oblique surfaces, or when there are features that are not parallel to any of the standard planes.

3. How is an auxiliary view created?

An auxiliary view is created by projecting the object lines onto a plane that is perpendicular to the inclined or oblique surface. This plane is then rotated to align with one of the standard planes, and the projected lines are drawn as they appear in this new view.

4. What information can be obtained from an auxiliary view?

An auxiliary view provides information about the true size and shape of inclined or oblique surfaces, as well as the location and size of features that are not parallel to any of the standard planes. It can also be used to determine the angle of intersection between two surfaces.

5. Are there any limitations to using auxiliary views?

One limitation of using auxiliary views is that they can only show one inclined or oblique surface at a time. Additionally, they can become complicated and difficult to read if there are multiple inclined surfaces or if the object has a complex shape.

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