32 Questions
What does the diameter symbol indicate?
That a dimension applies to a circular or cylindrical shape
What does the spherical diameter symbol indicate?
That a dimension applies to a sphere
What does the square symbol indicate?
That a dimension applies to the length and width of a square shape
What does the counterbore symbol indicate?
A flat-bottomed diameter
What does the spot-face symbol indicate?
The min size of the flat on a flat-bottomed diameter
What does the depth symbol indicate?
May be used to indicate the depth of a hole, counterbore, or spot-face
What does the R symbol create in general dimensioning symbols?
Tolerance zone for controlled radius
What does the spherical radius symbol generate?
Space between two spherical segments with flats and reversals allowed
What does the diameter symbol indicate?
That a dimension applies to a circular or cylindrical shape
What does the square symbol indicate in general dimensioning symbols?
That a dimension applies to the length and width of a square shape
What does the symbol for countersink represent?
It creates a tolerance zone for countersinking operations
What is indicated by the symbol for number of places?
It specifies the number of times an operation should be performed
What is indicated by the symbol to indicate 'by' in general dimensioning symbols?
'By' specifies that a dimension applies to a circular or cylindrical shape
What do MAX and MIN dimensions represent in general dimensioning symbols?
They represent the maximum and minimum acceptable sizes for dimensions
'Reference' in general dimensioning symbols serves to:
'Reference' provides an indication of where dimensions are taken from
What does the symbol for dimension origin do in general dimensioning symbols?
It specifies where dimensions are taken from
What does the symbol '()' indicate in general dimensioning symbols?
A reference dimension
What is the function of the 'By' symbol in general dimensioning symbols?
Indicates a relationship between two coordinate dimensions
What does the symbol 'R' create in general dimensioning symbols?
A cylindrical tolerance zone
In general dimensioning symbols, what does the 'MAX' represent?
The maximum dimension
What does the symbol for countersink represent in general dimensioning symbols?
The minimum dimension
What is indicated by the symbol for number of places in general dimensioning symbols?
Reference information
What is the tolerance zone for a controlled radius?
The part zone with a smooth curve
What does the R symbol create in general dimensioning symbols?
A tolerance zone for controlled radius
What does the diameter symbol indicate?
That a dimension applies to a circular or cylindrical shape
What does the square symbol indicate?
That a dimension applies to the length and width of a square shape
What is indicated by the symbol for 'number of places'?
The number of identical features
What do MAX and MIN dimensions represent in general dimensioning symbols?
Maximum and minimum limits for part acceptance
What does the spot-face symbol indicate?
A counterbore hole type
What does the symbol for 'dimension origin' do in general dimensioning symbols?
Indicates where the dimensions are measured from
What does the symbol for 'reference' do in general dimensioning symbols?
Identifies a primary dimension for comparison purposes
'Spherical radius' generates what type of segment?
A segment of a sphere
Test your understanding of interpreting dimensioning symbols such as radius, diameter, square, counterbore, spotface, depth, countersink, and number of places. This quiz covers the interpretation of symbols commonly used in engineering drawings.
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