Chapter 12

Working Drawings

12-1 Introduction

This chapter explains how to create assembly drawings, parts lists, and detail drawings. It includes guidelines for titles, revisions, tolerances, and release blocks. This chapter shows how to create a design layout and then use the design layout to create assembly and detail drawings with the Layer command.

12-2 Assembly Drawings

An assembly drawing shows how objects fit together (Figure 12-1). All information necessary to complete an assembly must be included on the assembly drawing. This information may include specific assembly dimensions, torque requirements for bolts, finishing and shipping instructions, and any other appropriate company or customer specifications.

Figure 12-1

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