An introduction to the manufacturing of components
Manufacture of the components requires correct interpretation of the engineering drawing.
It is imperative that the designer speaks to the manufacturer and takes the following into consideration:
- method of manufacture process
- requirements of production process
- availability of resources, such as machines, tooling, personnel, equipment
- measurements
- monitoring process variation
Good practice online modules
- Dimensional
- Overview of basic design & interpretation of an engineering drawing
- An introduction to datum
- An introduction to geometric tolerancing
- An introduction to the designer's role in the design & interpretation of an engineering drawing
- An introduction to the manufacturer's role in the design & interpretation of an engineering drawing
- An introduction to the inspector's role in the design & interpretation of an engineering drawing
