2D Drafting

Usually we provide component suppliers with 3D CAD data as this is the most accurate way of communicating. However some processes are essentially 2D in nature, for instance folded sheet metal, extrusions, or packaging made from folded cardboard.

In these cases, we can produce 2D drawings automatically from the 3D data. We generally provide data for sheet metal manufacture in DXF format which can be readily imported into the manufacturing process.

In some instances having a drawing is also useful for providing assembly information and tolerances. We normally supply drawings as electronic copy in PDF format.