What Do the Dimensions and Symbols in a 3-View Engineering Drawing Mean?

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The forum discussion centers on interpreting dimensions and symbols in a 3-view engineering drawing, specifically regarding Pro/ENGINEER (Pro/E) software. The notation "2x45° x .25" indicates the creation of two 45-degree chamfers with a leg length of .25 inches, not the depth. Additionally, the depth of the hole specified as "4x diameter .164-32 UNC depth .535" is clarified by the downward pointing arrow, which indeed indicates a depth of .535 inches for the blind hole. Understanding these symbols is crucial for accurate representation in engineering drawings.

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I'm having trouble understanding 2 parts of this 3 view drawing. We're supposed to draw it on pro e.

1. For the top view drawing, the dimension on the right that says "2x45° x .25" What does the .25 mean? I calculated the depth of that part to be 1.32-1.075=.245.

2. For the dimension in the top view drawing that states "4x diameter .164-32 UNC depth .535." How do we know the depth of the hole? I can't find where it specifies the depth of the hole anywhere on the drawing?

If someone can help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
 

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The side view projected from the plan view shows a the 0.535 deep "blind hole."
 
Are you sure that downward pointing arrow and .535 after it are not specifying the depth of the hole? Have you studied what the drawing symbols mean?

In the notation "2 x 45 x .25", the drawing is telling you to make 2 45-deg chamfers which measure .25" in the length of the legs, not the depth.
 

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