parts diagram

Assembly reference drawing

A parts diagram is a technical illustration showing the individual components of a machine, device, or assembly.

These drawings typically display pieces in an exploded view—separated but arranged to show how they fit together—with labels or numbers identifying each part.

Parts diagrams appear in repair manuals, assembly instructions, and catalogs for ordering replacement components: I found the gasket on the parts diagram and ordered a new one.

Related

labeled · manual · service manual · owner's manual · instructions · breakdown · cutaway · technical · illustration · repair · disassembly · arrows · numbered · reference · engine · anatomy · cross-section · specification

Opposites
component vs. whole representation

parts diagramfinished product

Completed manufactured good

final product · beauty shot

analytical vs. holistic view

parts diagramoverview

Broad general summary

big picture · bird's-eye view · composite image

wholeness/assembly state

parts diagramfinished product

Completed manufactured good

final assembly · finished article

Family

parts, diagram, part, parted, parting, partial, partially, partiality, partible

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G