Drawing Section Views
What is a “Section View” ?
 A section view is a view used on a drawing to
show an area or hidden part of an object by
cutting away or removing some of that object.
 The cut line is called a “cutting plane”, and
can be done in several ways.
 The following slides will help show the several
methods or types of “section views”
Visualizing the Cutting Plane
 It is very important to Visualize what the part will look
like after it is cut open.
 Choosing the type of section and location of the
cutting plane.
 Making the cut and drawing the view in the proper
location.
Full Section
 In a full section, the cutting plane line
passes fully through the part.
 Normally a view is replaced with the full
section view.
 The section-lined areas are those
portions that have been in actual
contact with the cutting-plane.
Full Section
Replacing the view
Half Section
 Half Section is used to the exterior and
interior of the part in the same view.
 The cutting-plane line cuts halfway
through the part and removes one
quarter of the material.
 The line that separates the different
types (interior and exterior) may be a
centerline or a visible line.
Half Section
Section Lining
 Materials – Common
materials
 The symbol for cast iron
can be used for most
section views.
 Refer to any common
drafting text for
additional symbols.
Section Lining
 45 degree angle lines should be used.
 1/8” between lines.
 All lines should be uniformly spaced
 Thin sections may be blackened in
completely
 Spacing lines by eye increases speed
Section Lining
Section Lining – Line Placement
 Lines should never be parallel or
perpendicular to the object lines.
 If the outline of the object has 45
degree lines, 30 or 60 degree lines
should be used.
 Assemblies with several parts should be
lined with varying angle section lines.
Section Lining – Line Placement
Offset Sections
 Used to show parts and features that do
not line up with each other.
 Cutting-plane line does not travel in a
straight line.
 The offsets or bends in the cutting-
plane line do not show in the section.
 The versatility of this section makes it
very useful.
Offset Sections
Aligned Sections
 Usually used on symmetrical circular
parts.
 Place the cutting-plane line to show the
most detail.
 All parts and details are rotated into the
section view.
 Ribs and spokes can be left un-lined for
better clarity in the section view.
Aligned Section
Revolved Sections
 Used to show a small portion of a
drawing.
 Show a cross-section of an area turned
90 degrees or perpendicular to the
object.
 Put into a drawing to show an area not
normally shown.
Revolved Sections
Broken-out Sections
 Used to generate a section for a small
area without using a cutting-plane line.
 Removes a small amount of material to
show the interior details.
 Always used in an orthographic view.
 Used to enhance the orthographic view
by giving the viewer a better look at key
interior details.
Broken-out Sections
Sectioning Shafts
 Used to show a break in a longer part
allowing better used of drawing surface.
 Gives the impression of a 3-D break on the
shaft.
 Adds a touch of flair to the drawing.
Sectioning Shafts
Assembly Sections
 Shows how parts fit together
 Allows better clarity with a complicated
assembly of parts.
 Shows how parts not only fit together,
but allows for a visual view of how they
function.
Assemblies
Bibliography
 Technical Drawing, Eleventh Edition; Giesecke, Mitchell, Spencer,
Hill, Dygdon, Novak; Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458;
ISBN 0-13-022569-X
 Giesecke, Frederick E; Mitchell, Alva; Spencer, Henry C.; Hill, Ivan
Leroy; Dygdon, John T.; Novak, James E., TECHNICAL
DRAWING, 11th
Edition, @2000. Electronically reproduced by
permission of Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New
Jersey.
 Engineering-Technical Drafting and Graphics; J.W. Giachino, Henry
J. Beukema; American Technical Society, Chicago, Illinois -
Second Edition
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Section views

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    What is a“Section View” ?  A section view is a view used on a drawing to show an area or hidden part of an object by cutting away or removing some of that object.  The cut line is called a “cutting plane”, and can be done in several ways.  The following slides will help show the several methods or types of “section views”
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    Visualizing the CuttingPlane  It is very important to Visualize what the part will look like after it is cut open.  Choosing the type of section and location of the cutting plane.  Making the cut and drawing the view in the proper location.
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    Full Section  Ina full section, the cutting plane line passes fully through the part.  Normally a view is replaced with the full section view.  The section-lined areas are those portions that have been in actual contact with the cutting-plane.
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    Half Section  HalfSection is used to the exterior and interior of the part in the same view.  The cutting-plane line cuts halfway through the part and removes one quarter of the material.  The line that separates the different types (interior and exterior) may be a centerline or a visible line.
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    Section Lining  Materials– Common materials  The symbol for cast iron can be used for most section views.  Refer to any common drafting text for additional symbols.
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    Section Lining  45degree angle lines should be used.  1/8” between lines.  All lines should be uniformly spaced  Thin sections may be blackened in completely  Spacing lines by eye increases speed
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    Section Lining –Line Placement  Lines should never be parallel or perpendicular to the object lines.  If the outline of the object has 45 degree lines, 30 or 60 degree lines should be used.  Assemblies with several parts should be lined with varying angle section lines.
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    Section Lining –Line Placement
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    Offset Sections  Usedto show parts and features that do not line up with each other.  Cutting-plane line does not travel in a straight line.  The offsets or bends in the cutting- plane line do not show in the section.  The versatility of this section makes it very useful.
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    Aligned Sections  Usuallyused on symmetrical circular parts.  Place the cutting-plane line to show the most detail.  All parts and details are rotated into the section view.  Ribs and spokes can be left un-lined for better clarity in the section view.
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    Revolved Sections  Usedto show a small portion of a drawing.  Show a cross-section of an area turned 90 degrees or perpendicular to the object.  Put into a drawing to show an area not normally shown.
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    Broken-out Sections  Usedto generate a section for a small area without using a cutting-plane line.  Removes a small amount of material to show the interior details.  Always used in an orthographic view.  Used to enhance the orthographic view by giving the viewer a better look at key interior details.
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    Sectioning Shafts  Usedto show a break in a longer part allowing better used of drawing surface.  Gives the impression of a 3-D break on the shaft.  Adds a touch of flair to the drawing.
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    Assembly Sections  Showshow parts fit together  Allows better clarity with a complicated assembly of parts.  Shows how parts not only fit together, but allows for a visual view of how they function.
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    Bibliography  Technical Drawing,Eleventh Edition; Giesecke, Mitchell, Spencer, Hill, Dygdon, Novak; Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458; ISBN 0-13-022569-X  Giesecke, Frederick E; Mitchell, Alva; Spencer, Henry C.; Hill, Ivan Leroy; Dygdon, John T.; Novak, James E., TECHNICAL DRAWING, 11th Edition, @2000. Electronically reproduced by permission of Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.  Engineering-Technical Drafting and Graphics; J.W. Giachino, Henry J. Beukema; American Technical Society, Chicago, Illinois - Second Edition •
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