ANSI Standard for Simplified Views?

[Jargon]

Hi, first post to the forums. I just started my new job as a Manufacturing Engineer and haven't used 2D CAD in ages. I have a question regarding drawing up some tooling and how to best represent the part.

To describe the part, there are 2 thru holes in the side of the part, and a blind hole on the back of the part at about the same axis as the thru holes.

In the frontal projection, this creates a mix of hidden lines that seems confusing to someone who were to manufacture this part.

While the features are represented in the other views, is it allowable to omit certain hidden lines of these features in the frontal view to allow better readability? Or should I stick with a true projection in this case since it is not considered a revolution? I am weary of doing a section view as it would seem to only complicate a simple drawing. Thank you for any help.

[ReMark]

Welcome to the forum Jargon. I see no reason why you couldn't omit that feature for the sake of clarity. However, since I am not directly employed in that particular field, my opinion is just that...an opinion. I'm sure someone employed in the same field will provide a definitive answer soon enough. Again, welcome and stick around a bit. Meet new people, share opinions and ideas.

[dbroada]

I keep my drawings as simple as I can - I have too many to get out in a day without complicating them. I ONLY put in hidden detail if it is absolutly neccessary and adds to understanding.

However, I am a senior guy here and my work is quite simple. You may have company standards to keep to too.

[Jargon]

I keep my drawings as simple as I can - I have too many to get out in a day without complicating them. I ONLY put in hidden detail if it is absolutly neccessary and adds to understanding.

However, I am a senior guy here and my work is quite simple. You may have company standards to keep to too.

Well, I don't know how strict the standards are when the tool makers are just looking for "ballpark." But they also want GD&T, so that's why it seems it needs to be a bit more sophisticated. It's possible I'm being too ****-retentive about a simple drawing. If there were an ANSI standard as to what I'm "allowed" to do, I would feel more free about the project. I'd ask my boss, but he's been on vacation since I started working! I could wait until Monday when he's back.

I think for now I'll try and get a general idea of what other users are doing. But as it's looking now, I should follow the old "KISS" principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid.

[rkent]

[quote=Jargon;158477] I'd ask my boss, but he's been on vacation since I started working! I could wait until Monday when he's back. quote]

Seinfeld flashback, are you working on the Penske file? Hopefully a Seinfeld fan will get that.

I don't know about ANSI standards but the Geiseke text book that so many people learn from suggest leaving out hidden lines that don't clarify the intent.