Line Types
Dimensioning Symbols
Workplace Safety
Tolerance & Dimension
SPM
100

A thick, continuous line used to show the visible edges and outlines of an object.

Object Line

100

Ø

Diameter

100

This piece of PPE is to be worn at all time when in the shop.

Safety Glasses

100

The difference between the upper limit and lower limit.

Total Tolerance

100

A rigid measuring tool marked with units and subdivisions.

Steel Rule

200

A thin, continuous line that extends from a feature to indicate the limits of a dimension.

Extension Line

200

⌴

Counterbore

200

Hazardous chemicals or materials should be stored in this.

Safety Cabinet

200

A tolerance that allows variation in both directions from the nominal dimension.

Bilateral Tolerance

200

The ability to obtain consistent measurements when measuring the same feature repeatedly under the same conditions.

Repeatability

300

A thin line made of alternating long and short dashes that identifies the center or axis of a circular or symmetrical feature.

Center Line

300

4X

Number of Places

300

If you get chemicals in your eyes you should use this to flush your eyes out.

Eyewash station

300

The intentional difference between the dimensions of mating parts, often used to provide the desired fit.

Allowance

300

Measurement used for general-purpose work where extremely fine precision is not required.

Semi-Precision Measurement

400

A thin, dashed line used to show edges or features that cannot be seen from the current view.

Hidden Line

400

↧

Depth

400

If a piece of equipment is not functioning properly and may be a hazard in the shop, you should follow this procedure.

Lock Out Tag Out

400

A tolerance that allows variation in only one direction from the nominal dimension.

Unilateral Tolerance

400

A tool used to check perpendicularity between surfaces and can also be adjusted for layout purposes

Adjustable Square

500

A thin line with arrowheads at both ends that shows the distance, size, or angle being measured.

Dimension Line

500

⌵

Countersink

500

The Class A fire extinguisher is best suited for this type of fire

A fire with ash. Wood or paper fire

500

The intended or stated size of a feature on a drawing.

Nominal Dimension

500

A tool used to measure angles and has two sets of one degree graduations to allow measurement from either side

Protractor

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