Vertical dimensions in ASME Y14.5M std

pdiletti-2 · ‎Jan 12, 2015

In accordance with ASME Y14.5M standard

the "dimensions should be placed on drawing

to read from the bottom of drawing" ( section 1.7.5.2 ).

That means a vertical dimension is written in horizontal way .

But the standard uses "should" and not "shall" verb.

So , in you experience,

is it accetable that a vertical dimension is written in vertical way, parallel to dimension line ,

to be read from right ?

Thank you

Pier

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TomD.inPDX · ‎Jan 13, 2015

I loved the days when there was only one "right way" to do drawings. Today it has become a free-for-all.

I only change the orientation of dimensions if it is purely an ISO compliant drawing. Most of my clients are in the USA where ASME Y14.5 is the preferred standard.