Preparation should include

• choosing the orthographic view from which the section will be taken
• showing the location of the cutting-plane line (aligned and removed sections only)
• determining whether to show breaks (revolved sections only)
• determining the depth of cut
• revolving features into the drawing plane that are not crossed by the cutting plane (i.e., aligned section)
• determining whether to show removed sections on a larger scale
• labeling section views.

Note: ANSI Standard Y14.3

Process/Skill Questions:

• What feature or linetype does a cutting-plane line usually pass over?
• What is the proper line weight and linetype of a cutting-plane line?
• What is the purpose of drawing section views?
• What type of section views would be used in the construction of a submarine or an aircraft wing?