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engineering drawings recommend(s) 20 mm wide margins for sheet sizes AO and A1 in

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Borders and frames: SP: 46 (2003)

The engineering drawings recommend 20 mm wide margins for sheet sizes A0 and A1 as specified in the Borders and frames: SP: 46 (2003). This standard is part of engineering practices to ensure consistency and clarity in technical documentation by specifying the dimensions of borders and frames. It helps in providing a standard format which can be universally recognized and adhered to in the engineering field.

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