Sep 11, 2025 · Drafting, graphical representation of structures, machines, and their component parts that communicates the engineering intent of a technical design to the craftsman or …

drafting, Precise graphical representation of a structure, machine, or its component parts that communicates the intent of a technical design to the fabricator (or the prospective buyer) of …

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Draft animal, any domesticated animal used in drawing heavy loads. Draft animals were in common use in Mesopotamia before 3000 bc for farm work and for pulling wheeled vehicles. …

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Sep 11, 2025 · Drafting - Technical Drawing, CAD, Drafting Tools: The value of a set of drawings conveying the complete and correct information necessary for the execution of a project …

Sep 11, 2025 · Drafting - Descriptive Geometry: Monge’s reference system consisted of a vertical plane (V in Figure 2A ) and a horizontal plane (H) that intersected in a ground line.

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It is used principally in drafting for the accurate transfer of dimensions from a measuring scale and in machine shops for scribing lines on surfaces, usually machined, with dimensions taken from …