The Method for Separating Texts from Mechanical Engineering Drawings

Aim To separate texts from graphics on mechanical engineering drawings. Methods By improved labeling run, the size of circumscribed rectangle and pixel density about the connected graphs on a drawing were gained, according to these value, texts not sticking to graphics could be separated from a drawing. The concept of appendant block was introduced, using the appendant block, texts sticking to graphics could be determined and cut. Results Texts and symbols on mechanical engineering drawings can be separated well. Conclusion This method is simple and fast, it does not destroy the shape of texts and symbols, it can be used for separating texts and symbols from all linear graphics.