Best Practices for Design Drawings

A good drawing is more than a picture of a part—it is a communication tool that must work for everyone in
the process, including people who do not have access to CAD.

Clear, fully dimensioned prints reduce ambiguity, which means fewer errors, easier inspection, and fewer
interruptions for clarification. That, in turn, saves time on both sides and helps you receive parts that work
as intended, without driving unnecessary cost into the job.

This new Design Guide: Best Practices for Design Drawings, provides a comprehensive look at key factors for creating drawings that assure a smooth transition to production, along with minimizing delays and keeping costs low.

Key topics include:

• Full dimensioning
• Locating origin points
• Showing powder coating masking points
• Dimensioning parts with film insulation
• Using Maximum Material Condition (MMC)
• Managing size-dependent tolerance systems
• Including material callouts
• Considerations regarding flat blanks and formed views
• Dimensioning to edges and managing forming bulges

Read the full Design Guide Here.