Auxiliary view taxonomy: which type of auxiliary view is projected onto a plane that is perpendicular to one principal projection plane in order to show true size of an inclined feature?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Primary

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Auxiliary views are categorized by how many times you depart from the principal planes. The most basic is the primary auxiliary, used to show a single inclined surface in true size by projecting onto a plane perpendicular to one principal plane.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • An object face is inclined to a principal plane (front, top, or right).
  • We want a single-step projection to reveal true size.
  • Terminology follows standard drafting texts (primary versus secondary auxiliary).


Concept / Approach:
A primary auxiliary view is obtained by projecting from a principal view onto an auxiliary plane set perpendicular to that principal plane and parallel to the inclined surface. A secondary auxiliary view would project again from the primary auxiliary when a feature is oblique to all principal planes.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Choose the principal view where the inclined face is most visible.Construct an auxiliary plane perpendicular to that principal plane and parallel to the inclined face.Project perpendicularly to obtain the primary auxiliary view showing true size/shape.Dimension the face in the auxiliary where it is not foreshortened.


Verification / Alternative check:
Measure an edge in the primary auxiliary and compare with model true length; they should match.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Secondary: Requires two successive auxiliary projections; unnecessary here.
  • Revolved: Used for showing cross-sections rotated in place along an axis.
  • Successive: Not a standard term (secondary is).


Common Pitfalls:
Accidentally aligning the auxiliary plane incorrectly, leading to residual foreshortening.



Final Answer:
Primary

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