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Machine Drawing — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 12 · Engineering Graphics

What Machine Drawing covers in CBSE Class 12 Engineering Graphics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Screw Threads and Thread Forms, Bolts.

9 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 12 Engineering Graphics · 2026-27

Topics in Machine Drawing

1

Screw Threads and Thread Forms

  • A screw thread is a continuous helical groove cut on a cylindrical surface
  • Threads are classified as external (on bolts) and internal (in nuts)
  • Pitch (P) is the distance between corresponding points on adjacent threads
2

Bolts and Nuts

  • Bolt consists of cylindrical body with threaded end and head
  • Length excludes head thickness
  • Hexagonal head bolt is most common with 30° chamfer
3

Washers and Assembly Drawings

  • Plain washer is circular plate with central hole
  • Provides flat, smooth bearing surface under nuts
  • Prevents cutting into material and allows tighter screwing
4

Rivets and Riveted Joints

  • Rivets are permanent fasteners with head at one end
  • Second head formed during assembly process
  • Snap head rivet is most common type

Key Concepts

Central concept: Machine Drawing encompasses the technical representation of machine parts, fasteners, and their assemblies using standardized drawing conventions and orthographic projections

Screw ThreadsBolts and NutsRivets and Riveted JointsMachine Screws and StudsKeys and KeywaysConventional Thread Representation

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What are the important topics in Machine Drawing for CBSE Class 12 Engineering Graphics?
Key topics in Machine Drawing include Screw Threads and Thread Forms, Bolts and Nuts, Washers and Assembly Drawings, Rivets and Riveted Joints. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.

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