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Technical drawings (and the process of drafting) are a means of conveying information between engineers and manufacturers. Technical drawings usually complement digital CAD files, providing extra information that can’t easily be conveyed by a part’s shape alone.
In the world of prototyping and manufacturing, we typically deal with a certain subtype of technical drawings known as engineering drawings, and these contain information like material and finishing requirements, part information, and — most importantly — 2D and 3D views of the part from multiple angles complete with dimensions and tolerances.
This guide goes over the basics of technical drawings, discussing why you need them, what elements are typically included, and tips on how to prepare one.
Engineering drawings are used to communicate design ideas and technical information to engineers and other professionals throughout the design process. An engineering drawing represents a complex three-dimensional object on a two-dimensional piece of paper or computer screen by a process called projection.
Technical drawings have existed for centuries, predating today’s digital manufacturing technologies. Before computers existed, technical drawings were the main point of reference for manufacturers.
Today it is possible to design a part on a computer, then send a digital file from that same computer to a piece of machinery that will fabricate the part, all without the need for technical drawings at all. However, most high-importance manufacturing jobs — even those using digital manufacturing technologies — still demand the use of a technical drawing. Why?
Firstly, technical drawings verify what is contained in the CAD file, giving confidence to manufacturers that they are fabricating exactly what is needed. A perfect correlation between CAD