AS 1100.101-1992

Sets out the basic principles of technical drawing practice, and covers terminology and abbreviations used in technical drawings; materials, sizes and layout of drawing sheets; types and thicknesses of lines; types and dimensions of letters, numerals and symbols; drawing scales; projectioning; sectioning; dimensioning and geometry tolerancing and the conventional representation of features and parts. Appendices provide information on the development of pictorial drawings and geometry tolerancing.

This Standard sets out the basic principles of technical drawing practice. Section 1 sets out abbreviations.Section 2 specifies materials, sizes, and layout of drawing sheets.Section 3 specifies the types and minimum thicknesses of lines to be used and shows typical examples of their application.Section 4 sets out the requirements for distinct uniform letters, numerals, and symbols.Section 5 sets out recommended scales and their application.Section 6 sets out methods of projection and of indication of the various views of an object.Section 7 sets out methods of indicating section and provides information on conventions used in sectioning. Section 8 sets out recommendations for dimensioning including size and geometry tolerancing.Section 9 specifies conventions used for the representation of components and repetitive features of components.Appendices provide information on the various projection methods, geometry tolerancing and comparison with other Standards.NOTE: All drawings in this Standard are drawn in third angle projection unless otherwise stated. See Clause 6.3.3.

For history before 1992, see Preface.
Second edition AS 1100.101-1992.
Incorporating Amdt 1-1994.
Reprinted March 2025.