Why is design and interpretation of engineering drawings important?
A jigsaw piece will only fit the puzzle if it is exactly the right shape.
A component will only fit together with another component if it has been manufactured from a clear precise engineering drawing.
As the primary means of communication across design, manufacture and metrology it is critical the engineering drawing is clear, precise, accurate and that each department can interpret the drawing correctly.
To achieve this it is important to have knowledge of the following:
- ISO GPS system - an internationally recognised Geometrical Product Specification and Verification system
- Technical Product Documentation (TPD) - a way of communicating the product design definition or specification
- Technical Product Specification (TPS) - the design intent and specifications of a product for both the manufacturing and verification processes.
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Good practice online modules
- Dimensional
- Overview of basic design and interpretation of an engineering drawing
- An introduction to datum
- An introduction to geometric tolerancing
- An introduction to the designer's role when designing a component
- An introduction to the manufacturer's role when designing a component
- An introduction to the inspector's role when designing a component