What type of view is helpful for representing an angled side of a part that cannot be articulated in a basic orthographic view?

An auxiliary view is engineered specifically to showcase features that are not easily represented in standard orthographic views. In a basic orthographic drawing, the top, front, and side views are typically used to convey three-dimensional objects in two dimensions. However, if a part has an angled surface that is not aligned parallel to these primary views, its true shape and size may be distorted or unclear.

The auxiliary view allows designers and manufacturers to present the angled surfaces at true scale, providing accuracy in both dimensioning and understanding the geometry of the part. By projecting from one of the existing views onto a plane that is parallel to the angled surface, the auxiliary view reveals details that would otherwise be hidden or inadequately represented in standard views. This is especially important in metal cutting and machining, where precise dimensions and shapes are critical for the manufacturing process.