Preparing Technical Drawing Packages for Fabrication
Mechanical engineers compile technical drawings, specifications, and material lists into fabrication packages for manufacturing vendors. Drawings exported from CAD software need to be properly formatted and sized for print.
Workflow
- Export technical drawings from CAD software as PDF files
- Use the PDF Page Organizer to arrange drawings in assembly order
- Use the PDF Merger to combine drawings with specification sheets and BOMs
- Use PDF Metadata Editor to add part numbers, revision numbers, and project IDs
- Create a compressed version using PDF Compression for email delivery
- Send the fabrication package to the manufacturing vendor
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