{"id":130,"date":"2020-06-18T20:12:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T20:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/chapter\/engineering-drawings\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:58:13","slug":"engineering-drawings","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/chapter\/engineering-drawings\/","title":{"raw":"Chapter 3: Engineering Drawings and MPIs","rendered":"Chapter 3: Engineering Drawings and MPIs"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Subassembly &amp; MPIs<\/h2>\nThe original version of this chapter contained H5P content. You may want to remove or replace this element.\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Process for Assigning Part Numbers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Assemblies start with AN<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Parts start with N<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Part numbers are not Item numbers (balloon callouts)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Part numbers are not Part descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Part Tree:\u00a0 An Example of Part Number Hierarchy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_2760\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/Part-Number-Hierarchy-1.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-2760 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/Part-Number-Hierarchy-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"The ME 2700 Part Hierarchy Organizational Chart.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\"><\/a> This image of the ME 2700 Part Hierarchy starts with the prototype part number as the top box and resembles an organizational chart. The top box is the prototype part number and it flows down into the individual part numbers (starts with N) and sub-assemblies\/ assemblies (start with AN). Typically the sub-assemblies\/assemblies will flow down to incorporate more assemblies and also parts that makeup assemblies. The lowest levels are part numbers.\u00a0 Click on the image to view or download.[\/caption]\n<h2>Engineering Drawing Guidelines for ME 170 and 270<\/h2>\nDefinition of an engineering drawing:\n<ul>\n \t<li>A formal and precise way of communicating information about the shape, size, features, and precision of the item to be manufactured.<\/li>\n \t<li>Drawings are the universal language of engineering.<\/li>\n \t<li>Working drawings serve as a guide for the manufacture and assembly of your prototype<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Installation of\u00a0 Solidworks Templates:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Place this file at root directory of U: drive <a class=\"external\" title=\"_SOLIDWORKS.zip\" href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/embed_widget\/s\/qfdpog6wl7zr6xhfn517wcb3vpolhfzn?view=list&amp;sort=name&amp;direction=ASC&amp;theme=dark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOLIDWORKS.zip<span class=\"screenreader-only\"> (External link)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Right click to extract files to U: drive root directory and place as shown below.\u00a0 It must be exactly at U:\\_SOLIDWORKS\\_Solidworks_Templates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Settings in Solidworks<\/strong><\/h3>\nSolidworks needs to have some settings made.\u00a0 One of the parameters locates the above templates for Solidworks.\n<ul>\n \t<li>If you are on an ISU computer, right click \"swSettings.sldreg\" to \"Create Shortcut\" on the desktop.\u00a0 Then double click the shortcut each time before running Solidworks. Because ISU uses floating profiles, the information contained in the swSettings.sldreg disappears when one logs off an ISU computer.\u00a0 Each time you login, you must double click the icon and accept the default settings.<\/li>\n \t<li>If on your own personal computer, double click \"swSettings.sldreg\" and accept the default settings.\u00a0 This sets your PC defaults and will not need to be repeated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Getting Solidworks on Your PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/tag\/vdi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VDI (Virtual Desktop Interface)<span class=\"ui-icon ui-icon-extlink ui-icon-inline\" title=\"Links to an external site.\"><span class=\"screenreader-only\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the only way to go for a Mac user and for many PC users.<\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/how-to\/install-solidworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solidworks Install (Get Latest Version Available)<span class=\"ui-icon ui-icon-extlink ui-icon-inline\" title=\"Links to an external site.\"><span class=\"screenreader-only\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/how-to\/engineering-home-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Directories (aka the U: drive)<span class=\"ui-icon ui-icon-extlink ui-icon-inline\" title=\"Links to an external site.\"><span class=\"screenreader-only\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0should be used to store your homework and the templates for Solidworks.\u00a0 Files are securely stored with backups and revision tracking.\u00a0 If your computer crashes, your homework won't be lost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Off-campus Access <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>If you run Solidworks outside the ISU network<\/strong>, you must gain access to the network for Solidworks licensing (and home files).\u00a0 Use <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/tag\/vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Iowa State VPN (Virtual Private Network)<\/a>\u00a0before starting Solidworks or VDI.\u00a0 VPN is also required for Home Directories (U: drive) if off campus.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Drawing Standards<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li>ANSI\/ ASME Y14.1 - Y14.100 standards (Third Angle of Projection).<\/li>\n \t<li>ANSI\/ ASME Y14.5 standard covers dimensioning and tolerancing rules.<\/li>\n \t<li>The ANSI\/ ASME standards, conventions, and guidelines must be applied to read\/create a proper working drawing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Basic Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Projected Views\u00a0show as many sides as needed for completeness.<\/li>\n \t<li>Cross Sections\u00a0for showing interior features.<\/li>\n \t<li>Dimensions\u00a0and\u00a0tolerances\u00a0which are the most important and most complicated part of the drawing.<\/li>\n \t<li>Titleblock at the lower right corner, with material information, part name, designer, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Examples:<\/h2>\n<h3>Sub Assembly: Exploded and Assembled Drawings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Exploded View\u2193 &amp; Balloons\u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1279\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"850\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/jhg.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-127 \" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg.png\" alt=\"Representation of a subassembly drawing with balloon numbered parts, sectionioning of the top, and title block..\" width=\"850\" height=\"549\"><\/a> This picture\/image is a engineering drawing example of a gearbox subassembly. It shows an exploded view, numbered part balloons, and sectioning. It also includes the title block in lower right corner of the drawing. Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download.[\/caption]\n\n<strong>Assembled view\u00a0 \u2193<\/strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Parts list (BOM)\u00a0 \u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1280\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"849\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/1-35.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-128 \" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35.png\" alt=\"A fully assembled gearbox engineering drawing with BOM and title block.\" width=\"849\" height=\"550\"><\/a> This picture\/image shows a fully assembled gearbox engineering drawing example with bill of materials (BOM) in the upper right corner and title block in the lower right corner.\u00a0 Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download. Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download. I[\/caption]\n<h3>Part Drawing:<\/h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_1281\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"852\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/1_sale-5.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-129\" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5.png\" alt=\"An engineering part drawing of the gearbox side, with dimensions for each angle outlined, isometric view, and title block.\" width=\"852\" height=\"549\"><\/a> This picture\/image is a Gearbox side 1 example part engineering drawing with dimensions for each angle Shows the isometric view in the upper right corner, title block in the lower right corner, and dimensioned part in center area of the drawing. Click on the picture\/image to view and\/or download. Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download.[\/caption]\n<h2>\u00a0Drawing title block fields:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Part number \u2013 must be in the lower right area of the template (make it long, because by default the filename becomes the drawing number in Solidworks. Our filenames are long)<\/li>\n \t<li>Drawing Size<\/li>\n \t<li>Drawing Revision Number or Letter<\/li>\n \t<li>Sheet # of # - In ME 170, it is unlikely we get to multiple sheets. But, it could happen.<\/li>\n \t<li>Description, Title or Name<\/li>\n \t<li>Drawn by (Name and Date)<\/li>\n \t<li>Checked by (Name and Date) - may be left blank<\/li>\n \t<li>Drawing Scale<\/li>\n \t<li>Material for part drawings. Left blank for assembly drawings.<\/li>\n \t<li>The words, \u201cINTERPRET GEOMETRIC TOLERANCING PER ASME Y14.5\u201d<\/li>\n \t<li>Graphic or note indicating \u201c3rd Angle Projection.\u201d<\/li>\n \t<li>Tolerance block<\/li>\n \t<li>A company would want to include a note, such as a Proprietary and Confidential info block that might say, \u201cThe information contained in this document is the property of [Company Name]. This document may not be reproduced in any manner without written permission.\u201d This note is optional in ME 170.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> All required fields must have data\/text in them unless specified by the instructor\n\nThe original version of this chapter contained H5P content. You may want to remove or replace this element.","rendered":"<h2>Subassembly &amp; MPIs<\/h2>\n<p>The original version of this chapter contained H5P content. You may want to remove or replace this element.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Process for Assigning Part Numbers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Assemblies start with AN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Parts start with N<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Part numbers are not Item numbers (balloon callouts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Part numbers are not Part descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Part Tree:\u00a0 An Example of Part Number Hierarchy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2760\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/Part-Number-Hierarchy-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2760 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/Part-Number-Hierarchy-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"The ME 2700 Part Hierarchy Organizational Chart.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This image of the ME 2700 Part Hierarchy starts with the prototype part number as the top box and resembles an organizational chart. The top box is the prototype part number and it flows down into the individual part numbers (starts with N) and sub-assemblies\/ assemblies (start with AN). Typically the sub-assemblies\/assemblies will flow down to incorporate more assemblies and also parts that makeup assemblies. The lowest levels are part numbers.\u00a0 Click on the image to view or download.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Engineering Drawing Guidelines for ME 170 and 270<\/h2>\n<p>Definition of an engineering drawing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A formal and precise way of communicating information about the shape, size, features, and precision of the item to be manufactured.<\/li>\n<li>Drawings are the universal language of engineering.<\/li>\n<li>Working drawings serve as a guide for the manufacture and assembly of your prototype<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Installation of\u00a0 Solidworks Templates:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Place this file at root directory of U: drive <a class=\"external\" title=\"_SOLIDWORKS.zip\" href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/embed_widget\/s\/qfdpog6wl7zr6xhfn517wcb3vpolhfzn?view=list&amp;sort=name&amp;direction=ASC&amp;theme=dark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOLIDWORKS.zip<span class=\"screenreader-only\"> (External link)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Right click to extract files to U: drive root directory and place as shown below.\u00a0 It must be exactly at U:\\_SOLIDWORKS\\_Solidworks_Templates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Settings in Solidworks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Solidworks needs to have some settings made.\u00a0 One of the parameters locates the above templates for Solidworks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are on an ISU computer, right click &#8220;swSettings.sldreg&#8221; to &#8220;Create Shortcut&#8221; on the desktop.\u00a0 Then double click the shortcut each time before running Solidworks. Because ISU uses floating profiles, the information contained in the swSettings.sldreg disappears when one logs off an ISU computer.\u00a0 Each time you login, you must double click the icon and accept the default settings.<\/li>\n<li>If on your own personal computer, double click &#8220;swSettings.sldreg&#8221; and accept the default settings.\u00a0 This sets your PC defaults and will not need to be repeated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Getting Solidworks on Your PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/tag\/vdi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VDI (Virtual Desktop Interface)<span class=\"ui-icon ui-icon-extlink ui-icon-inline\" title=\"Links to an external site.\"><span class=\"screenreader-only\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the only way to go for a Mac user and for many PC users.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/how-to\/install-solidworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solidworks Install (Get Latest Version Available)<span class=\"ui-icon ui-icon-extlink ui-icon-inline\" title=\"Links to an external site.\"><span class=\"screenreader-only\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/how-to\/engineering-home-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Directories (aka the U: drive)<span class=\"ui-icon ui-icon-extlink ui-icon-inline\" title=\"Links to an external site.\"><span class=\"screenreader-only\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0should be used to store your homework and the templates for Solidworks.\u00a0 Files are securely stored with backups and revision tracking.\u00a0 If your computer crashes, your homework won&#8217;t be lost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Off-campus Access <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>If you run Solidworks outside the ISU network<\/strong>, you must gain access to the network for Solidworks licensing (and home files).\u00a0 Use <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/it.engineering.iastate.edu\/tag\/vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Iowa State VPN (Virtual Private Network)<\/a>\u00a0before starting Solidworks or VDI.\u00a0 VPN is also required for Home Directories (U: drive) if off campus.<\/p>\n<h2>Drawing Standards<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>ANSI\/ ASME Y14.1 &#8211; Y14.100 standards (Third Angle of Projection).<\/li>\n<li>ANSI\/ ASME Y14.5 standard covers dimensioning and tolerancing rules.<\/li>\n<li>The ANSI\/ ASME standards, conventions, and guidelines must be applied to read\/create a proper working drawing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Basic Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Projected Views\u00a0show as many sides as needed for completeness.<\/li>\n<li>Cross Sections\u00a0for showing interior features.<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions\u00a0and\u00a0tolerances\u00a0which are the most important and most complicated part of the drawing.<\/li>\n<li>Titleblock at the lower right corner, with material information, part name, designer, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Examples:<\/h2>\n<h3>Sub Assembly: Exploded and Assembled Drawings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Exploded View\u2193 &amp; Balloons\u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1279\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/jhg.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127\" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg.png\" alt=\"Representation of a subassembly drawing with balloon numbered parts, sectionioning of the top, and title block..\" width=\"850\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg.png 996w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg-65x42.png 65w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg-225x145.png 225w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/jhg-350x226.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This picture\/image is a engineering drawing example of a gearbox subassembly. It shows an exploded view, numbered part balloons, and sectioning. It also includes the title block in lower right corner of the drawing. Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Assembled view\u00a0 \u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Parts list (BOM)\u00a0 \u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1280\" style=\"width: 849px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/1-35.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-128\" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35.png\" alt=\"A fully assembled gearbox engineering drawing with BOM and title block.\" width=\"849\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35.png 994w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35-65x42.png 65w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35-225x146.png 225w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1-35-350x227.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This picture\/image shows a fully assembled gearbox engineering drawing example with bill of materials (BOM) in the upper right corner and title block in the lower right corner.\u00a0 Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download. Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download. I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Part Drawing:<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1281\" style=\"width: 852px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iastate.pressbooks.pub\/app\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/1_sale-5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-129\" src=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5.png\" alt=\"An engineering part drawing of the gearbox side, with dimensions for each angle outlined, isometric view, and title block.\" width=\"852\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5.png 992w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5-65x42.png 65w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5-225x145.png 225w, https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/1_sale-5-350x225.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This picture\/image is a Gearbox side 1 example part engineering drawing with dimensions for each angle Shows the isometric view in the upper right corner, title block in the lower right corner, and dimensioned part in center area of the drawing. Click on the picture\/image to view and\/or download. Click on picture\/image to review and\/or download.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>\u00a0Drawing title block fields:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Part number \u2013 must be in the lower right area of the template (make it long, because by default the filename becomes the drawing number in Solidworks. Our filenames are long)<\/li>\n<li>Drawing Size<\/li>\n<li>Drawing Revision Number or Letter<\/li>\n<li>Sheet # of # &#8211; In ME 170, it is unlikely we get to multiple sheets. But, it could happen.<\/li>\n<li>Description, Title or Name<\/li>\n<li>Drawn by (Name and Date)<\/li>\n<li>Checked by (Name and Date) &#8211; may be left blank<\/li>\n<li>Drawing Scale<\/li>\n<li>Material for part drawings. Left blank for assembly drawings.<\/li>\n<li>The words, \u201cINTERPRET GEOMETRIC TOLERANCING PER ASME Y14.5\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Graphic or note indicating \u201c3rd Angle Projection.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Tolerance block<\/li>\n<li>A company would want to include a note, such as a Proprietary and Confidential info block that might say, \u201cThe information contained in this document is the property of [Company Name]. This document may not be reproduced in any manner without written permission.\u201d This note is optional in ME 170.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> All required fields must have data\/text in them unless specified by the instructor<\/p>\n<p>The original version of this chapter contained H5P content. 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