Preparation should include
- accessing detailed drawings of the assembly’s individual parts
- determining how the detailed parts are assembled
- assigning part numbers and tags (balloons) to each unique part
- choosing a scale
- determining the orthographic views necessary to best describe the assembly
- determining whether a section view is necessary
- determining whether an auxiliary view is necessary
- centering the views on the sheet
- adding necessary dimensions
- showing/providing a parts list.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to assign part numbers to each unique part of the assembly?
- What special considerations are needed for a section view through an assembly?
- What dimensions are necessary for an assembly drawing?