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Shop Drawings For Steel Fabrication

Shop Drawings for Steel Fabrication

By Australian Design & Drafting | August 17, 2022

Shop Drawings for Steel Fabrication – The construction industry is a vast concept to study. It is the root of creations worldwide, without which we can hardly imagine a home. When we talk about the construction industry, we cannot neglect the importance of steel. It is a versatile component of construction projects due to its

What is Structural Steel Detailing

What is Structural Steel Detailing

By Australian Design & Drafting | August 16, 2022

Construction projects are the keys to the creation of a modern world. They need immense planning and architectural design to create the most efficient and robust structures. WHAT IS STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING? Structural steel detailing is a part of drawing and model development. The contractors and fabricators must hold it in high regard while working

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

What is Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

By Australian Design & Drafting | November 16, 2020

Computer Aided Engineering The computer-aided engineering (CAE) method mainly uses computers to analyse, design, and manufacture a product, project, and process. CAE relates to elements of CADD in industry. CAE often work as a recognised umbrella discipline that involves a lot of computer-aided technologies that are not limited to CAD, computer-aided industrial design (CAID), CNC, CAD/CAM, PDM

What is Engineering Prototyping

What is Engineering Prototyping

By Australian Design & Drafting | November 3, 2020

PROTOTYPING A prototype is a functional part model of design; it is used as the basis for continuing the production of the final part or assembly. The terms prototype and model are often used interchangeably. Prototypes are used to determine if a new design works as intended. A prototype is commonly used as part of

2D and 3D Drawings

Difference between 2D & 3D Drawings

By Australian Design & Drafting | October 20, 2020

TWO-DIMENSIONAL (2D) DRAWINGS 2D & 3D Drawings – The abbreviation for two-dimensional drawing is 2-D. It describes the view that comes with using height, width and length. Or it can be length and length dimensions. It comes with two-dimensional drawings that are established using design and drafting format. They commonly used for all engineering and

different types of cadd formats

What is Different types of CADD formats

By Australian Design & Drafting | October 7, 2020

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CADD FORMATS CADD FORMATS CADD FORMATS There are several different CADD formats. The most recognized CADD formats include 2D drawings and 3D wireframe, surface, and solid models. In general, 2-D drawings and 3-D solid models are the most common CADD formats currently used in the industry. Three-dimensional surface models are also

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING

Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

By Australian Design & Drafting | September 28, 2020

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING (CADD) Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the process of using a computer with CADD software for design and drafting applications. Software is the program or instructions that enable a computer to perform specific functions to accomplish a task. CADD refers to the entire range of design and drafting with the

Manual Drafting in cad application

How Manual Drafting Equipment & Supplies used in CAD

By Australian Design & Drafting | September 21, 2020

MANUAL DRAFTING Manual drafting, also known as hand drafting, describes traditional drafting practice using pencil or ink on a medium such as paper or polyester film, with the support of drafting instruments and equipment. This chapter also explains drawing scale, sheet size, and sheet format. Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) has replaced manual drafting in

Drafting Professional

Facts of the Drafting Professional Perspective

By Australian Design & Drafting | September 14, 2020

PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE There is a significant difference between an individual trained in the theories, principles, standards, and requirements of the career field and a true professional. Being a professional is more than holding a credential. A certificate or diploma is only an indication of knowledge in the area you have chosen to study. Many recently

Structural Engineering Design

CAD DRAFTER, DESIGN THEIR EDUCATION & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

By Australian Design & Drafting | September 7, 2020

THE CAD DRAFTER The term drafter commonly refers to a man or woman who is employed in the drafting profession. Other general-purpose titles include draftsperson, design drafter, drafting technician, engineering drafter, CADD operator, and CADD technician. A job title can also be discipline or task specific. For example, a cad drafter who works for a