Before working on mechanical CAD software, it’s important to understand the different kinds of drawings that are the norm in the industry, so that one can select the software with precision, and do full justice to the job at hand.
CAD specialists are often required to make standard mechanical engineering that can be interpreted by the mechanical engineer. Fortunately, it’s a lot better in the present times, with technology aiding in these endeavours in such a phenomenal way. However, before one begins working on mechanical CAD software, it’s important to understand the most common kinds of CAD mechanical drawings that are associated with the design process. Following is a list of the same:
General arrangement drawings: this kind of drawings give the complete information that is needed to generate the layout, transportation and installation drawings for the mechanical component. There is also a list of arrangement drawings that contain equipment weight, all dimensions, service delivery details and installation details.
Detail drawings: When a professional uses mechanical CAD software to make detail drawings, it’s important that all the individual members of the mechanical equipment need to be replicated in detail so that they are fabricated exactly the way the design requires them to be crafted, i.e., in accordance with the design requirements, codes and standards. These drawings also contain surface texture, material, geometry, size and geometric tolerances, etc.
Fabrication drawings: These drawings are virtual assembly drawings that include a list of parts and materials that are used for fabrication. They may also contain referenced documents for stress relieving and heat retirement requirements, as well as geometric tolerances and final machining details.
Assembly drawings: This kind of drawings are virtual assembly representations that contain drawings of sub-systems, as well as assembly details of roller drawings, components, gearbox drawings and guard system drawings. There is also a parts list that identifies all the member details with material, quantity and supply details.
Once a professional has a clear understanding of the different kind of drawings, he/she can easily utilise mechanical CAD software to get the best output and maximise efficiency.
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