pea-65 Bf vasis03_ovaazoy 6 I werd International Standard [Erm on OnE TON TON ETONDARDIEATONSWENAYOR TA GP RNRSAINA Ho GTATRAFTIORI INO Technical drawings — Dimensioning — General principles, definitions, methods of execution and special indications Dossins tachniques — Cotation — Prinipes géndraux, définions, méthades d'exécution ot indleations spéciales First edition — 1985-09-01 a UDC 744.43 Ref. No. ISO 129-1985 (E) Deventer: drawing, tacnil drvings, mening, gener. Cuganetin For Stndardetin Copa by the Ine Thales 2911334Thal 329-85 B 4ss2903 oozozos +f Foreword 180 {tho International Organization for Standardization) Is 8 worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each membor body interested ina subject for which a technical committee has been established has tho right to be represented on that committee. intemationel organizations, govetn ‘mental and non-governmental, in Walzon with ISO, alo take pert in the work Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for approval before thelr acceptance as International Standards by the 150 Council. They are epproved in accordance with ISO procedures requiing at least 75 % approval by the member bodes voting. Intemational Standard ISO 129 wes prepered by Technical Committee ISO/TC 10, Technical drawings. It cancols and replocas ISO Recommendstion F 129-1958, of which it constitutes 3 technical revision, © Imtornations! Organization for Standardization, 1885 @ Printed in Sized by the Internal Organon Fr SondIrsrnaonl Organon For Stndardeatin 128-85 Bvssisoa onzveoe a Contents 41 Scope and field of application 2 References 3. Genera princinles 4 Method of dimensioning 5 Arrangement and indication of dimensions 8 Speciotinications 7. Indication of eves Panewi Tha lke 2 by 229-85 “Wosssz303_ooz0207 3 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 129-1985 (E) Technical drawings — Dimensioning — General principles, definitions, methods of execution and special indications 1 Scope and Id of application This International Standard establishes the general principles of dimensioning applicable inal il (i.e, mechanical, eleovical, ciull engineering, architecture, etc.) (ts possible that in some specific technical areas, the general rules and conventions wil ot cover al tho noads of specialized practices adequately. In such cases odditional rules may be laid down in standards specific to these areas. However, the general principles ofthis International Standard shall be folowed to facilitate the inte national exchange of drawings and to ensure the coherence of ‘ravings ina comprohensive system relating to several technical ald Tho figures, as shown in this Intemational Standard, merely ilustrate the text and are not intended to reflect actual usage. ‘The figures are consequently simplified to indicate only the ‘elevant general principles applicable in any technicsl area. 2 References 180 128, Technical drawings ~ General praciples of presenta tion. 180 408, Technical drawings — Linear and angular tolerancing ~ Indications on drawings. 1'S0 1650, Technical drawings — Dimansioning and tolerancing 180 2595, Building drawings — Dimensioning of production rawings — Representation of manufacturing and work sizes 180 8040, Technical crawings — Dimensioning and tolerancing '80 2098/1, Technical drawings — Lettering rently used characters. Part 1: Cur 10 6128, Technical drawings — Requitemonts for micro copying. 3.1. Definitions For tho purposes ofthis International Stendord, the following definitions apply 3.141 dimension: A numerical value expressed in appropriate Units of measurement and indicated graphically on technical ‘drawings with lines, symbots and nots. Dimensions are classified according to the following types: 3.1.4.1. functional dimension: A dimonsion that occa to the function of the piece or space. (Seo “Fin figure 1.) 3.14.2. non-functional dimension: A dimension that isnot ssental to the function ofthe piece or space. (See “NI figure 1.) of proies. f 7 mii nel C2 wu 1b) Shouldercorw 8) Designroquremant Figure 1 — Functional, non-functional and auxi Internal Organ For Stndardeatin ©) Tivesded hole ry dimensionsThal 29 115811 325-85 ISO 129-1985 (E) 3.1.1.3 auxiliary dimension: A dimension given for infor mation purposes only. It does not govern production or inspec tion operations and is derived from other values shown on the drawing or in related documents, An auxiliary dimension is given In parentheses and no tolerance applies %0 it. (Soo AUX" In figure 1.) 3.4.2 feature: An individual characteristic auch a2 a fat sur aco, a cylindrical surface, two parallel surfaces, a shoulder, @ screw thread, @ slot, a profie, etc. 3.13. end product: The compete part rendy for assombiy ot sotvce oF a configuration produced from a drawing spocitca- tion, An end product may also be a part randy for futher pro cessing (for exampla, tho product of a foundry or forge) or @ configuration needing further processing 32. Application 3.2.1 All dimensional information necessary to define @ part ‘or component cleriy and completely shall be shown directly on 1 drewing unless this Information ie specified in associated documentation 32.2 Each feature shall be dimensioned once only on a drawing 3.2.3. Dimensions shall be placed on the view or section that ‘most clearly hows the eocresponding features. 3.24 Each drawing shall use the same unit (for example, tilimetres} for all dimensions but without showing the unit ‘symbol, In order to avold misinterpretation, the predominant nit symbol on a drawing may bo specified in a note. [Where othor unite have to be shown as part of the deawing specification (for example, N-m for torque or kPa for pressure), the appropriate unit symbol shal be shown with the value, 32.5 Nomore dimensions than ara necessary to define @ part ‘an end product shall be shown on a drawing. No feature ofa part of an end product shall bo defined by moro than ono dimension in any one dlection. Exception may, however, be made 8) where ite necossary to give addtional mensions atin tormadiatastagos of production {for example, tha sizo of feature prior to carburizing and finishing); where the addition of an auxllary dimension would be advantageous, 32.6 Production processes or inspection methads should not be specified unless they ara essential to ensure satisfactory functioning o-intorchangeabiity. 3.2.7. Functional dimensions should be shown directly on the rawing wherever possible (se figure 2). rit by the rternonalOrgatgation Fr Stordard Bp vasisos ooz0208 5 IP Figure 2 — Function dimensioning Occasionally indirect functional dimensioning ts justified or necessary. In such cases, care shall bo exorcised so that the effect of directly shown functional dimensioning is maintained. Figure 3 shows the effect of accoptablo indirect functional imensioning that msintaine the dimensional requirements established by igure 2. bosoes Accopabitoloranens Figure 3 — Indirect functional dimensioning 32.8 The non-functional dimensions should be placed in a ‘way which is most convenient for production and inspection. 4 Method of dimensioning Elements of dimensioning The eloments of dimensioning include the projection tine, dimension line, leader line, dimension line termination, the ‘origin indication, and tho dimension ‘itself. The various ‘lorents of dimonsioning ae ilustrated in figures 4 and 5. (See 180 128.) 4.2 Projection lines, dimension lines and leader lines Projection tines, dimension lines and leader ines are drawn as thin continuaus fines as shown in ISO 128 and as llustated in figures 4 and 6. 42.1. Projection lines shall extend slightly beyond the respec: tive dimension line (see figures 4 and 5).329-85 B sssaso2 ISO 129-1985 (E) | Pent origin Indestion a | / vos ott denon sso 3 Figure 4 nAutowhaad) —r Projection re 2ug=Volveofthedimansior 42.2 Projetion lines should be drawn perpendicular to the feature being dimensioned. Where necessary, however, they may be drawn obliquely, but parallel to each other (see figure 6). EA Figures \Comansion ine Tetminaton (Oblique soto) Figure 5 42.5 A dimension tine shall be shown unbroken where the {ature to which it refers is shown broken (see figure 8), excent fs indicated in 4.4.1, method 2. Fig 4.2.3. Intersecting construction and projection tins shal! ex- tend slightly beyond thelr point of intersection (see figure 7), Figure? 42.4 In gonoral, projection lines and dimension lines should not eross other lings unloss this is unavoidable (ove figure 8) — Figures wi by the Internal Crganetion For Stndardetin Tha lke 2 eI 4.2.6 Interseoting projection and dimension lines should be ‘avoided. Where unavoidable, however, nether line shall be shown with a break (see figure 10) Figure 10 4.2.7 contraine oF the outline ofa part shal not be used as a dimension fine but may be used in place of a projection ine (see Figure 1)Tha le 201424 124-85 180 129-1985 (E) 4.3. Terminations and origin indication Dimension tines shal show distinct torminations (1, ether ar- rowheads or oblique strokes, or, where applicable, an origin indication. 443.1. Two dimension fine terminations (see figure 11) and an ‘arigin indication (e09 figure 12) are specified in this Inter rational Standard. They are 1} tho arrowhead, drawn a short fines forming barbs at any convenient included angle between 15° and 90°. The arrowhead may be open, closed, or closed and filed in [800 figure 1 al. 1b) the oblique stroke, drawn as a short line inclined at 45° {soe figure 1 bl ——_—. er a) Arowhends 8) Obtiquestroke Figuro1t @} the rigin indication, drawn a8 a small open circle of ap. proximately 3 mm in diameter. Figure 12 43.2. The size of the terminations shall be proportionate to the sizeof drawing on which they are used but not larger than Is necessary to read the drawing. 43.3 Ono style of arrowhead termination only shel be used ‘on a single drawing. However, where spacois too small for an ‘arrowhead, the oblique stroke or a dat may be substituted (900 figure 24). 4.3.4 Arrowhead terminations shall be shown within thefts of the dimension line whore space is avalabe (ee figure 13) Where space is limited, the arrowhead termination may be shown outside the Intended fits of the dimension line that is extended for that purpose (see figure 1), |_| J Figure 13, rit by the Internal Organ Fr Sordi PB sssaa0a ooenes 3 I 4.35. Only one arrowhead termination, with its point on the are end of the dimension tne, shall be used where a radius Is dimensioned (see figure 16). The arrowhead termination may be ether an the inside or on the outside of the feature outing {or its projection line) depending upon the size ofthe feature. Figure 15 — Radius dimensioning 44 Indicating dimensional values on drawings Dimensional values shall be shown on drawings in characters of suffciont siz to ensure complete legibility onthe original draw- ing as wall as on reproductions made from mirotims. ‘They shal be placed in such way that they are not crossed or separated by any other fine on the drawing 4.4.1. Valuos shall be indicated on a drawing according to one of the following two methods. Only one method should be Used on any one drawing, Method 1 Dimensional values shall be placed parallel to thei dimension lines and preferably near the middle, above and clear of the dimension line (see figure 1) 0 Figure 16 ‘An exception may be made where superimposed running dimensions aro used (s00 5.2.2),wi Tha lke 2 by Taras vasisoa ooavaa 5 I However, values shall be indicated so that they can be read {rom the bottom or from the right-hand side of the drawing. ‘Values on oblique dimension ines shel be oriented as shown in ye Figure 17 ‘Angular dimensional values may be orlented either as In ‘igure 18 or figure 18 oe Figure 18 Method 2 Dimensional values shall be indicated so thet they can be read {rom the bottom of the dravving sheet. Non-horizontal dimen: sion lines are interrupted, preferably near the middle so that the value can be inserted {see figures 20 and 21) 4 r oo L—__L. on ri i j Pra ___ Figure 20 ws, 0 4s, 1 Figure21 Internal Organ For Stndardeatin ISO 129-1985 (E) Angular dimensional values may be orlonted either a in figure 19 oF figure 22. 44.2 The positioning of dimensional values frequently needs adopting to different situations. Therefore, for example, values ‘ean be 8) closer to @ termination to avoid having to fallow a long dimension line where only part ofthe dimension line needs to bo ehawn (see figure 23) Figure 23 above the extension of the dimension lie beyond one (of the terminations if space Is init (see figure 24). 85 |} 6}] me Figure 24 ©) atthe ond ofa leader line which terminates on acmen- sion line that is too short for the dimensional vlue to be in- cated in the usual way (see figure 24),Tha lee 29 11 124-85 ISO 129-1985 (E) 4d} above 2 horizontal extension of a dimension fine where space does not allow placement a the interruption af a non- horizontal dimension line (se° figure 26) on Figure 25 4.43 Values for dimensions out-of soa (except where broak Fines are used) shall bo underlined with a straight thick ine (see figure 2) NOTE — Dimensions outot-sele can result fom 3 feature sae ‘modization where the modfeation does not Warent an extensive {raving tovision to covect tho feature sea Figure 28 4.44 Tho following indications are used with dimensions to show applicable shepe identification and to improve drawing inlorpeetation. The diameter and square symbols may be omit ted where the shape is clearly indicated. The applicable indi tion (symbol) shall precede the value for the dimension (see figures 27 to 3), 8: Diameter SR: Spherical radius Rs Radius ‘SO: Sphetioal diameter 8: Square Figure 27 3| ol Figure 29 jit by tte Itsrinra Ogorzation For Standadeation TB wassnos oozvan2 7 i Figure 3t 5 Arrangement and indication of dimensions ‘The arrangement of dimensioning on a drawing shall indicate clearly the design purpose. Generally, the arrangement of ‘dimensions isthe result of @ combination of various design quirements. 5.1 Chain dimensioning Chains of single dimensions (see figure 32) should be used only where the possible accumulation of tolerances does not im: pinge on the functional requirements ofthe part. Any tomina tion may be used for chain dimensioning except the 90° arrowhead (see figure 11a). dl io | 70), 200 30 Figure 32 ~ Chain dimensioning 5.2 Dimensioning from a common feature ‘This method of dimensioning s used where a number of dimen- sions of the same diection relate to a common origin. Dimensloning from @ common feature may be executed as paralel dimensioning oF 28 superimposed running dimension: ing129-85 5.2.1. Parallel dimensioning is the placement of a number of single dimension tines peralel one o another and spaced out 89 thatthe dimensional value can easly be eddedin (see figures 33 ‘and 81), Figure 33 — Par | dimensioning 5.22 Superimposed running dimensioning is simples paralial dimensioning and may be used where there are space Frmitations and where no legibility prablems would ocour (see figures 34 and 35) The origin indication (soe igure 12) is places appropriately and the opposite ends of each dimension fine shall be terminated only with an arrowhead ere there is no isk of Dimensional values may be placed, w confusion, either ‘nar te strowhead, in ine with the corresponding peo: jection line (soe figure 34), or ~Bsesiao3 oozo233 5 180 129-1985 (E) — near the arrowhead, above and clea ofthe dimension line (seo figure 3) a | By @ $ Figure 34 of, 160 420, 640, Figure 35 5.2.3 it may bo advantagoous to uso superimposed running imensioning in two dleectons. In uch a casa, the origine may bo ae shown in figure 26 160, : 10; so by the Internal Crganeation For Stndardetin 10 200!wi Tha lke 2 129-85 ISO 129-1985 (E) 5.3 Dimensioning by coordinates .3.1_It may be useful, Instead of dimensioning as shown in figure 36, to tabulate dimensional value as shown in figure 37. © Bvesisoa oozoaiy o ff 5.4 Combined dimensioning ‘Single dimensions, chain dimensioning and dimensioning from 3 common feature may be combined on a drawing, If necessary. See figures 41 and 42 x[y[¢ 2 | 160 [5S 20-[ 20 [5 60] 120-11 | 6 [BS 00|-90-| 25 Bee ee eEy Figure 37 5.3.2. Coordinates for intersections in grids on block plans (sito plans) ar incicated as shown in figure 28 Coordinates for arbitrary points of reference without agri shall appear adjacent to each point (see igure 39) orn tabular form (s00 figure 40), 3 xy ae T [0 [20 4 zp a0_[ 40 3[-70"[ 0 i [20 [0 —*, a Figure 40 by the Internal Crganetion For Stndardetin Figuroat = Hh Figure 42 6 Special indications 6.1 Chords, res, angles and radi 6.1.1 The dimensioning of chords, ores and angles shall be 3s shown in figure 4. 100 Chord we129-85 6.1.2 Where the centre of an arc falls outside the mite of the space avaiable, the dimension line ofthe radius shal be broken (oF interrupted according ta whether of not it is necessary 10 locate the contre (eee figure 18) 6.1.3 Where the sizeof the radius can be derived from other mensions, it shall be Incleated with a radius arrow and the symbol R without an Indication of the value (eee figure 44) 50 Figure 44 6.2 Equidistant features Where equidistant features or uniform part of the drawing specification, Simplified as follows, ranged elements are rensloning may be 6.2.1. Linear spacings may be dimensioned 35. shown in figure 45. If there is any possibilty of confusion between the length of the space and the number of spacings, one space shall be dimensioned 2s shown in figure 46 606666 5181490) 5 Figure 45 LE }o--O-O- 6 17182306) J O-O + Figure 4s Internal Organ For Stndardeatin TP vasisna ovenas 2 I 1SO 129-1985 (E) 6.2.2 Angular spacings of holes and other features may be cimensionad ae shown in figure 47 The angles of the spacings may be omitted if thelr number ie evident without confusion (see figure 48) Figure 47 Figure 48 62.3. Circular spacings may be dimensioned indirect by aiving the numberof elements as shown in iguee 49, Figure 49“ye9-85 Pvasisoa ooeoess 4 1SO 129-1985 (E) 63. Ropeated features 7 2etse Ifitis possible to defi a quantity of elements ofthe same sizo 0 a8 {0 avold ropeating the same dimensional value, they may bo givan as shown in figures 60 and 51 2atse Sx 98lor 8 holes #8) o-@ O- $ 9 o Figure 64 — Internal chamfers 8.4.2. Countersinks are dimensioned by showing either there quired diamotral dimension at the surface and the included langle, or the depth and the includod angle (seo figure 65) Y vy 35. Figure 85 — Countorsinks Figurest 64 Chamfors and countersinks 6.4.1. Chamfers shall be dimensioned as shown in figure 62. 68 Other indications Where the chamfer angle is 45°, the indications may be implied as shown In figures 83 and 64 6.5.1 Where necessary, inorder to avoid repeating the same sional value orto avoid long leader lines, reference letters ‘may be used in connection with an explanatory table or note {800 figure 66). Leader lines may be omitted. Le] ye i Figure 52 — Chamfors dimensioned 2etse, Debs! Figure 53 — 45° charters simplifiod wi Tha lke 2 by the Internal Caganetion For Stndardetin6.5.2 In paraly drown viows and partial sections of sym ‘metrical parts, the dimension lies that need to ross the axis of symmetry are shown extonded slightly beyond the axis of sym metry; the second termination is then omitted {soe figure 87. Figuro 57 65.3 Where several parts are drawn and dimensioned in an ‘assembly, the groups of dimension related to each part should bbe kept a3 separate as posstble [200 figure 58). Figure 58 — Dimensioning an assembly 8.5.4 Sometimesitis necessary to dimension a limited area o lenath of a surface to indicate a special concition. In such in- stances, the area or length and its location are indicated by a long thick chain ine, drawn adjacent and paral othe surface and at a short cistance from i Ur the special requirement is applied to an element of revolution, the indication shall bs shown on one side only (809 figure 69). ‘Whore the locaton and extent of the special requirement re ‘uices identification, the appropriate dimensioning is necessary. However, where the drawing clearly shows the ex: tent of the indzation, dimensioning is not necessary (eee figure 60), by the Internal Organon Fr Sond a1 Thal 4gs1403 a020217 ISO 129-1985 (E) i Figure 59 Figure 7 Indication of levels 7.1 General Levels shall be expressed in appropriato units fom a prodoter: mined bage-zer lave 7.2. Levels on vertical views and sections 7.2.1. The predetermined base-zero level on vertical views and sections shall ba indicated with @ closed arowhead with barbs at an Included angle of 90°. The arrowhead shall point to @ horizontal ine, shall be hal filed in, and shall be connected to 6 horizontal leader line by moans of a short thin line (sue figure 61). Figure61 7.22 If itis required to indicate the altude of the base zero lovel, the base-2er0 love eymbo ls modified to include 0,000 direct sbove and the actual altitude dtectly below the horizontal leader line (see figute 2) 000 7582 Figure 62wi Tha lke 2 329-85 ISO 129-1985 (E) 7.2.3 Subsequent levels are indicated in vertical views and seotions with an arcovhead with barbs atan included angle of 90° pointing to the respective level and attached to a short thin vertical lina, The vertical ne Is connacted, at right angles, to a horizontal leader ine above which Is placed the appropriate level dimension (s00 figure 63). cs +18,000 +0900, Figure 63 +,0007 7.3 Levels on horizontal (plan) views and sections 7.3.1. The numerical value of the lave fora point (a specific location) shall be placed above the leader ine thats connected toan "X", Tho "X" is used to indicat the exact position of @ particular point (sea figure 64), #12305 Figure 64 If the spocifc focation point is defined by two intersecting ‘outings, the ""X" shall be roplacod with a circle and the ‘numerical value of the elevation shall be located above the leader tine that is extended from the circle on the same side of tho outline 2s the surface associated with the elevation (sce figure 65) eT +—+—_ + Figure 68 by the Internal Caganeatin For Stndardeatin Wosssisos ovzoess 3 IP 7.32 The numerical value of an elavation of an outline shill be located adjacent to it and on the same side of it as the sur face associated with the elevation (see figure 66). 4p 4r Figure 66 7.4 Levels on site layout 7.4.1. Lavols on ground preparation drawings and site plans shall be given as follows: Original ground level to be used +0,000 New ground level +0,000 Original ground lovel no fonger valid (+0,000) 7.42 Levels for contour Ines shall be located on the upper side of the contour line and shall be given as follows Contour ting 49,000 ‘Original contour line no longer vad 7.4.3. Elevation datums to be used when seting out dimen- ‘ions shall be shown ae follows @ FIX +0,000