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Section view

Meaning in mechanical engineering, with examples

nounCommon term

In mechanical engineering, section view means: A view on a drawing that shows a part as if it were cut along a plane, so that inner features such as holes, grooves and walls can be seen clearly.

In Turkish: kesit görünüş, kesit

How it is used

Used on drawings and in CAD. The cutting plane is shown with a line and arrows labeled A-A, and the cut surfaces are filled with hatching. A section view is added when hidden lines would make the drawing hard to read. Also called a cross-section.

Example sentences

  1. Add a section view through the bearing seat so the machinist can see the groove.

  2. Section view B-B shows the wall thickness of the casting.

Common collocations

  • section view A-A
  • cross-section
  • cutting plane
  • half section
  • detail view
  • technical drawingA precise drawing of a part or assembly that shows its shape, dimensions, tolerances, material and finish, so that it can be made and inspected.
  • CADShort for computer-aided design: software used to create 3D models and 2D drawings of parts and assemblies, such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX or AutoCAD.
  • dimensionA measurement of size or position on a part, such as a length, width, diameter or the distance between two holes, shown as a number on a drawing.

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