Mechanical Drafter how-to

How to Process an Engineering Change

Changes need control.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Changes need control. In short: review; update; update, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review the ECO.

  2. Update models.

  3. Update drawings.

  4. Update revisions.

  5. Get approval.

  6. Release.

Safety reminders for mechanical drafters

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

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