Mechanical Drafter how-to

How to Build a Clean Assembly Model

Good assemblies help everyone.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good assemblies help everyone. In short: start; add; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Start with the base part.

  2. Add mates logically.

  3. Check interference.

  4. Use subassemblies.

  5. Create exploded views.

  6. Generate a BOM.

Safety reminders for mechanical drafters

  • Wear PPE on shop visits
  • Use ergonomic setups
  • Protect design data
  • Take screen breaks

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