10-11-11 Vocabulary Cavalier oblique: An oblique drawing in which the depth axis lines are drawn at full scale (full size).
10-12-11 Vocabulary Centerlines: Thin lines made up of long and short dashes with spaces in between, used to indicate centers of symmetrical objects.
10-13-11 Vocabulary Chain dimensioning: Placing several dimensions in a straight line along an object to describe successive features.
10-14-11 Vocabulary Chamfer: An angled cut made to remove the "corner" of two perpendicular surfaces.
10-17-11 Vocabulary Circumference: The perimeter of a circle.
10-18-11 Vocabulary Circumscribe: To draw one geometric figure around another figure.
10-19-11 Vocabulary Clearance: The distance by which one part clears another part.
10-20-11 Vocabulary Compass: A drafting instrument used to draw circles and arcs.
10-21-11 Vocabulary Concave surface: A curved depression in the surface of an object.
10-24-11 Vocabulary Concentric: Having a common center.
10-25-11 Vocabulary Conical: Having a shape with a circular base and sides converging to a single point.
10-26-11 Vocabulary Construction lines: Very light lines used as guides for positioning objects on drawings.
10-27-11 Vocabulary Conventional: Not original; customary, or traditional.
10-28-11 Vocabulary Clockwise: From left to right in a circular motion. The direction clock hands move.
10-31-11 Vocabulary Coordinates: The positions or locations of points on the X, Y, and Z planes.
11-01-11 Vocabulary Core: A body of sand or other material that is formed to a desired shape and placed in a mold to produce a cavity or opening in a casting.
11-02-11 Vocabulary Counterbore: A deep recess at the end of a smaller hole used to provide a bearing surface for the head of a bolt or nut.
11-03-11 Vocabulary Counterclockwise: From right to left in a circular motion.
11-04-11 Vocabulary Countersink: A chamfered recess at the end of a smaller hole used to receive the head of a fastener.
11-07-11 Vocabulary Cutting-plane lines: Heavy, dashed lines used to show sectional views.
11-08-11 Vocabulary Cylinder: A geometric figure with a uniform circular cross-section through its entire length.
11-09-11 Vocabulary Datum: An exact point, axis, plane, or surface from which features of a part are located.
11-10-11 Vocabulary Design: A plan for the simple and direct solution to a technical problem.
11-11-11 Vocabulary Detail drawing: A type of working drawing that includes one or more views of a product, with dimensions and other pertinent information required to make the part.
11-14-11 Vocabulary Detailed representation: A screw thread representation in which the threads are drawn to look like the actual threads.
11-15-11 Vocabulary Diagonal: A line connecting the opposite corners of a figure.
11-16-11 Vocabulary Diameter: The distance from one side of a circle to the other, running directly through the circle's center.
11-17-11 Vocabulary Diazo process: A reproduction method for making direct positive prints consisting of dark lines on a white background.
11-18-11 Vocabulary Die: A tool used to cut external threads. Also, a tool used to shape materials.
11-21-11 Vocabulary Die casting: A method of casting metal under pressure by injecting it into the metal dies of a die casting machine.
11-22-11 Vocabulary Digitizing tablet: A CAD input device on which a puck is maneuvered to select commands and position the on-screen cursor.
11-28-11 Vocabulary Dimension lines: Thin lines normally drawn between two extension lines, with arrows or ticks at the ends and a dimension at the center.
11-29-11 Vocabulary Dimensions: Lettering or text on a drawing defining object sizes and locations.
11-30-11 Vocabulary Dividers: A drafting instrument used to divide and transfer measurements.
12-01-11 Vocabulary Drafter: A designer who uses manual or CAD methods to make working drawings and detail drawings.
12-02-11 Vocabulary Drafting film: Translucent drafting paper made from acetate, mylar, or polyester, used for work requiring great print stability.
12-05-11 Vocabulary Drafting machine: A device that combines the functions of the T-square and triangles, used to draw straight and inclined lines.
12-06-11 Vocabulary Drafting media: Materials used for creating drawings, such as paper, tracing vellum, and drafting film.
12-07-11 Vocabulary Drawing board: A smooth, flat surface on which drafters create drawings. A vinyl cover is commonly used to protect the surface.
12-08-11 Vocabulary Drawing ink: A dense, black, waterproof ink used for inking drawings.
12-09-11 Vocabulary Drilling: Cutting round holes by use of a cutting tool called a drill.
12-12-11 - ABBREVIATIONS YD - YARD
12-13-11 - ABBREVIATIONS WI WROUGHT IRON
12-14-11 - ABBREVIATIONS WDF - WOODRUFF
12-15-11 - ABBREVIATIONS W - WATT
12-16-11 - ABBREVIATIONS WASH. - WAHSER