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Design And Modeling Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. A line type that is used to indicate the axis of symmetry for a part or feature.






2. Views is shorthand for multiview projection - which is a system used to view an object. The six mutually perpendicular directions any object may be viewed are top - front - right- side - rear - left- side - and bottom. Top - front - and right- side v






3. A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere.






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






5. Lines - planes - or surfaces side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.






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






7. To imagine the visual form of an object or situation that one cannot see.






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






9. A limit to a design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance - funding - space - materials - and human capabilities. A limitation or restriction.






10. 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






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






12. 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.






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






14. Circles or arcs that share the same center.






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






16. A small angled surface formed between two surfaces.






17. Lying in the same straight line.






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






19. A model devised to expose its parts for study - training or testing.






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






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






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






23. Designed to be practical and useful.






24. To add explanatory notes to.






25. Cut off irregular or unwanted parts.






26. A straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere.






27. Construct or manufacture an industrial product.






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






29. Lines that are thin and used to connect a specific note to a feature.






30. Parallel to the X axis.






31. 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.






32. 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






33. 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.






34. Attach or position securely.






35. The amount by which something is out of line.






36. Turning around an axis or center point.






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






39. A change or correction made as a result of editing.






40. Explanatory notes added to a drawing.






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






42. The documents that are required for something or that give evidence or proof of something. A drawing or printed information that contains instructions for assembling - installing - operating - and servicing.






43. A distinctive attribute or aspect.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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