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CHAPTER 7 SECTIONAL VIEWS 7-1 Sectioning To produce a sectional view, a cutting plane is imagined cutting through the part, as shown in fig. (a). Picture the two halves of the object pulled apart, exposing the interior construction, as shown in fig. (b). In this case, we will look toward the left half of the object in the section view. This sectional view replaces the right side view. 7-2 Full Sections The section produced by cutting through the entire object is called a full section, as shown in fig. (c) below. 7-3 The Cutting Plane The cutting-plane line is shown as a special pattern. The arrows at the ends of the cutting plane line indicate the direction of sight for the section view. We can think the cutting-plane line as showing the edge view of the cutting plane. When a cutting-plane line coincides with a centerline, the cutting-plane line takes precedence. 7-4 Cutting-Plane Line Patterns Figures below show two line patterns used to show the cutting-plane line. Arrowheads indicate the direction in which the cut object is viewed. 7-4 Interpreting Cutting Planes and Sections Sectional views often replace standard views. As figures shown, the cutting plane is a frontal plane and appears as a line in the top view. The arrows at the ends of cutting-plane line point in the direction of sight for front section. The result is called a front section, or front view in section, since it replaces the front view in the drawing. (cont) As shown in figures, the cutting plane is a horizontal plane, appearing as a line in the front view. The arrows point toward the lower half in the same direction of sight as for a top view. This result is top view in section. (cont) Figures below show two cutting planes - one a frontal plane, the other a profile plane - and both appear on edge in the top view. Each section is completely independent of the other and dra