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Design And Modeling Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere.






2. A line type that represents an edge that is not directly visible because it is behind or beneath another surface.






3. To move in a circle about a central axis.






4. A full- scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.






5. An outline of something as seen from one side.






6. Parallel to the Y axis.






7. Restrictions applied to geometric entities; for example - horizontal - parallel - perpendicular - and tangent.






8. A triangle that has a 90 degree angle.






9. Having the dimensions of height - width - and depth.






10. A visual - mathematical - or three- dimensional representation in detail of an object or design - often smaller than the original. A model is often used to test ideas - make changes to a design - and to learn more about what would happen to a similar






11. The measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.






12. Thin lines that serve as guides while sketching or drawing.






13. A point in space - usually located on the horizon - where parallel edges of an object appear to converge.






14. A flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points would wholly lie.






15. Thin lines capped with arrowheads - which may be broken along their length to provide space for the dimension numerals.






16. A cylindrical recess around a hole - usually to receive a bolt head or nut.






17. A preliminary visual of a possible idea for a design. Most thumbnail sketches are not full- size and have little detail. They are intended to quickly explore possible alternative designs.






18. Turning around an axis or center point.






19. A conical- shaped recess around a hole that is often used to receive a tapered screw.






20. A proportion between two sets of dimensions used in developing accurate - larger or smaller prototypes - or models of design ideas.






21. A form of pictorial drawing in which vanishing points are used to provide the depth and distortion that is seen with the human eye.






22. A sequential record of the construction steps in a 3D modeling program






23. A straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at one point.






24. A distinctive attribute or aspect.






25. Also called line width. The thickness of a line - characterized as thick or thin.






26. Construct or manufacture an industrial product.






27. A form of pictorial drawing in which all three drawing axes form equal angles of 120 degrees with the plane of projection.






28. Attach or position securely.






29. To add explanatory notes to.






30. Cut off irregular or unwanted parts.






31. Circles or arcs that share the same center.






32. A measurable extent - such as the three principal dimensions of an object of width - height - and depth.






33. A method of realistic drawing in which the part of an object closest to the viewer is a planar face - and all the lines describing sides perpendicular to that face can be extended back to converge at one point - the vanishing point






34. Occupying the same area in space.






35. The measurement or extent of something from side to side.






36. A realistic way of drawing objects in three dimensions using a horizon line - a key edge - and two vanishing points.






37. Placed directly on a feature to identify a specific size or may be connected to a feature in the form of a note.






38. A rounded interior blend between two surfaces. Some uses are to strengthen joining surfaces or to allow a part to be removed from a mold.






39. A thin solid line perpendicular to a dimension line - indicating which feature is associated with the dimension.






40. The use of a computer to assist in the process of designing a part - circuit - building - etc.






41. A line type that is used to indicate the axis of symmetry for a part or feature.






42. Dimensions that show the exact location of parts of an object.






43. Parallel to the X axis.






44. An iterative decision - making process that produces plans by which resources are converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.






45. A rough drawing representing the main features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study.






46. A closed geometric figure in a plane formed by connecting line segements endpoint to endpoint with each segment intersecting exactly two others. Polygons are classified by the number of sides they have - such as a triangle has three sides - a quadril






47. A method of representing three- dimensional objects on a plane having only length and breadth.






48. Lying in the same straight line.






49. Standardization of lines used on technical drawings by line weight and style.






50. A form of pictorial drawing in which all three drawing axes form equal angles of 120 degrees with the plane of projection.