TABLE OF CONTENTS The total manufacturing print refers to the various parts of a print and the way they are arranged to form the total print. Prints generally have a border on all sides, a title block, a change block, and a drawing. Manufacturing prints generally have one part or one assembly per sheet.
Prints from different organizations have many similarities but they also have differences.
When reading prints, all items must be reviewed carefully. It is important to examine and understand the meaning of all data. The purpose of this chapter is to review the total print, print sizes, title blocks, scale, and change systems.
A typical print has a border on all sides, a title block in the lower right-hand corner, and a change block in the upper right-hand corner. A typical print also has a manufacturing drawing of one part or one assembly, Fig. 4-1. Some prints may have different locations for the title block and change block, or they may not include them. Sometimes notes that are normally located within the title block are placed elsewhere on the print.
Almost all prints are printed on three standard sizes of paper. They are commonly called A, B, and C sizes, Fig. 4-2. Larger sheets, sizes D and E, are also used, but they are not as common. There are also larger sizes, but their use is limited. All print sizes are multiples of...
