Technical drawings are a crucial part of any engineering project or manufacturing process. These drawings provide a detailed layout of the parts, sections, and dimensions of the product being designed. However, as we’ll see in today’s post, not everything should be included in a technical drawing.
Wordy Descriptions
Technical drawings are not the place for wordy descriptions or lengthy explanations. Instead, they should include a concise, clear, and visually accessible layout of the product design. While adding descriptions may help with clarity, they should be kept to a minimum and let the drawing do the talking instead.
Color
In many cases, colors do not add anything valuable to technical drawings. In fact, they can be distracting and would just add extra cost to the production process without any benefit. Instead, black and white drawings are preferred because they are clear and easy to read.
Artistic Flourishes
Technical drawings need not be aesthetically pleasing. What is essential is that they are functional and communicate the necessary information effectively. Therefore, the focus must be on providing clarity instead of engaging in aesthetic design.
Superfluous Information
A technical drawing should only show what it needs to show. Whether it’s visual details or written explanations, extraneous information would only make the drawing more challenging to read and even more expensive to produce.
Wrapping It Up
While it is essential to know what to include in a technical drawing, understanding what not to include can be equally important.
A good technical drawing can communicate design details, dimensions, and materials clearly and understandably. To achieve this, it is crucial to prioritize clarity, legibility, and function over aesthetic design. Technical drawings do not need to be colorful or wordy, but instead, they must be readable, concise, and well-organized.
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