Revisions … so many printouts, which one is correct? Revisions mean you can easily and efficiently keep track of what’s changing and why. Without a solid revision system, changes may be lost and items could be manufactured to old drawings. In the initial stages,...
Catch mistakes before it’s too late! Having a good checking system is paramount to catching problems before they leave the office and supplying the customer with quality drawings. First of all, print and check your own drawing. Self checking is an essential and...
Setup a file structure and naming convention for your engineering drawings and ensure it is applied consistently Have you ever opened a part and wondered where the drawing is, or what assembly it came from? Use a workable structure! Naming your files sensibly will...
Drawing templates greatly increase the speed at which drawings can be created. Plus, a good template ensures your drawings will contain the necessary information every time. Poor templates require you to enter text directly, update multiple sheets for changes and type...
Well thought out drawing systems help you create consistently professional engineering drawings. Before you draw, you need a plan! The most important part of a quality drawing system is laying out your procedures clearly. Start a procedures document with a...
