TITLE BLOCK

 The title block should lie within the drawing

space such that, the location of it, containing the

identification of the drawing, is at the bottom

right hand corner. This must be followed, both

for sheets positioned horizontally or vertically

The direction of viewing of the title block

should correspond in general with that of the

drawing. The title block can have a maximum

length of 170 mm. Figure 2.3 shows a typical title

block, providing the following information:

(i) Title of the drawing

(ii) Sheet number

(iii) Scale

(iv) Symbol, denoting the method of projection

(v) Name of the firm

(vi) Initials of staff drawn, checked and approved.

NOTE :According to Bureau of Indian Standards, SP-46:1998, ‘‘Engineering Drawing Practice

for Schools and Colleges’’, First angle projection is preferred.