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Mechanical drafter . Keith Redona 9/6/13 1B. What is a M echanical Drafting ?. It is a type of technical drawing that shows the information about the machinery or other mechanical device and how it is to be constructed.
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Mechanical drafter Keith Redona 9/6/13 1B
What is a Mechanical Drafting? It is a type of technical drawing that shows the information about the machinery or other mechanical device and how it is to be constructed. The person who is preparing a detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices is called Mechanical Drafter.
How does mechanical drafter relate to technical drawing? A mechanical drafter converts the designs of engineers, architects, or any designer into technical drawings and plans. The drawings visually communicate how something functions or how it has to be constructed. Therefore, a mechanical drafter must have extensive knowledge of technical drawing. The mechanical drafter uses technical drawing that is used to build projects.
Job Description for Mechanical Drafting Prepare layouts that show details for a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices. These layouts indicate dimensions, fastening methods, and other requirements needed for assembly.
Education needed for Mechanical Drafting Postsecondary education in drafting, typically an associate’s degree from a technical institute or community college. Must have knowledge of drafting standards, engineering technology, science, and mathematics. CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) background and well-developed mechanical drawing and drafting skills.
Mechanical Drafter Salary The Mechanical Drafter’s average salary is about $47,000 In the higher 10 percent, they earn about $73,000 and the lower 10 percent , they earn about $37,000 Between the 50 percent, it ranges about $37,000 to $60,000.
Two mechanical drafting companies in VA CTR Group in Newport News, Virginia- is a recruitment agency that provides services to varied companies including technical services such as mechanical drafting. MEP Outsourcing Services in Richmond, Virginia – provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC design and drafting services.
Interest on Mechanical Drafting What is interesting about mechanical drafting is it combines two of my favorite things- Drawing and design of mechanical things such as tanks and weaponry. I would like to know how to draw professionally. Drafting will definitely help me in communicating my designs.
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