Use of Tangent Edge lines

[VicUser]

Looking for feedback regarding the use of "Tangent Edge" lines in draft views. We are re-evaluating their role in our best practices/drafting standards. Typically we've used them for isometric views, and then on a discretionary basis in orthographic views. Presently their use is under question, with the possibility of an "all or nothing" policy being proposed. Hence the inquiry. I was unable to find anything definitive in ANSI (1994) or Global Engineerings 10th edition Drawing Requirements Manual after a cursory review. Any specific standards documentation, as well as company practices on the subject is greatly appreciated.

 

[ctopher]

I don't remember where I read it, but the last 20 years in this business the lines have always been dotted or phantom...thin line weight. A solid line has been confusing to machinist in my experience. Somewhere there is a standard, I will look for it.

 

[MadMango]

A drawings purpose is to convey data and information. Using tangent lines can either clear or cloud an issue, just as hidden lines can.

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