Answer to Question #155077 in Mechanical Engineering for john

Question

 3 examples of why you would use an assembly

Answer 1

1.      Assembly drawings can be used to represent items that consist of more than one component. They show how the component fit together and may include, orthogonal plans, sections and elevations, or three-dimensional views, showing the assembled components, or an exploded view showing the relationship between the component and how they fit together.

2.      They may be used to show how to assemble parts of a kit such as furniture, how to assemble a complex part of a building (an assembly), or to show the relationship between a number of details.

3.      The location of assemblies may be shown on general arrangement drawing, or sometimes on detail drawings. The components that form the assembly may be shown shop drawing that allow their fabrication.

4.      Assembly drawings may include instructions, lists of the component parts, reference numbers, references to details or shop drawings, and specification information. However, they should not duplicate information provided elsewhere, as this can become contradictory and may cause confusion. They may also include dimensions, notation and symbols. Its is important that these are consistent with industry standards so that their precise meaning is clear and can be understood.