Chapter 6 & 7 - Auxiliary Views
Useful tips
- Before drawing anything, think about where the auxiliary view will be on the page. Then figure out where to locate the elevation and plan so that you have enough space to draw in the auxiliary view.
- Draw construction lines form the outer edges of the part along the angle given for the auxiliary view, if you're not given the angle you'll need to create a line perpendicular to the surface using your set squares.
Auxiliary Plans
3D Part Files
Exam Questions
eDrawings - PC & Mac
eDrawings is a free program that allows you to view and rotate 3D CAD files. All the 3D models below are also available as eDrawings. This allows you to explore the CAD models below at home if you don't have access to Solidworks. To download the eDrawings software, select the type of operating system below:
In all cases, just download the eDrawing viewer only. Not sure if your computer is 32 bit or 64 bit? Click here to find out.
In all cases, just download the eDrawing viewer only. Not sure if your computer is 32 bit or 64 bit? Click here to find out.
eDrawings - iPad
There is also a very cool iPad version of eDrawings for €1.79. This allows you to open an eDrawing and view it normally or in an exploded view. I've found the iPad version nicer to use than the computer version.
There is a very cool Augmented Reality (AR) feature that projects the drawing on top of what the camera sees. Click here to buy on the app store. |