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3.5 Technical Detailing Orthographic views, cross sectional views, cut away views and exploded
views are all methods used to explore product detailing. Various pen
Industrial / Product Design is not solely concerned with the aesthetic of a thicknesses are used to illustrate complexity and depth and the use of
product but a combination of form and function. Being able to blue leads are useful in differentiating this style. While these sketches are
communicate this complexity and detail can be difficult. It is through not totally accurate technical drawings they begin the process of
sketching the technical details of a product that understanding is understanding a product prior to the design for manufacture and
achieved. (see appendix p40) assembly (DFMA) phase.

Technical detailing can be used at two stages of a design project; Exploded views are a technique used to understanding the internal and
‘working drawings’ and ‘product architecture’. When designing a product assembly details of products. Line thickness and perspective is an
sketching styles
from the inside there is a space envelope of components. It is the layout essential element to this technique.
of these components that will partly determine the final form of the
product. These details begin through sketching, migrate to working Exploded views can be created in all orthographic views including
technical drawing and then back to the sketching again. trimetric, isometric, 1,2 and 3 point perspective as well as plan and
elevation. An exploded view moves components outwards along the
centre line of an assembly or sub-assembly. Be careful not to over
explode a view as the relationship of components can become vague.

Fig. 3.6 Peter Heary Honours Degree Project 2008 Fig 3.7 Exploded View Stephen Mynhardt 1st Year Design 2012

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