DRAFTING AND THE DRAFTER

DRAFTING AND ENGINEERING

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NEVER IN HISTORY HAS THE WORLD BEEN SO TECHNICALLY ORIENTED. WITH SO MANY DEVELOPMENTS IN INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, MEDICINE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SPACE THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

OF DRAFTING HAS BECOME EVEN MORE ESSENTIAL IN SOLVING PROBLEMS, CREATING DESIGNS, AND COMMUNICATING IDEAS TO

OTHERS.

TOYS!!!!

TOYS!!!!

TOYS!!!!

VACATION!!!!

VACATION!!!!

VACATION!!!!

VACATION!!!!

driving!!!!

driving!!!!

driving!!!!

And everything in between

FOR a Prize of 1 MILLION DOLLARS…

What do the items you just saw plus the following all have in common?

– TOASTERS– HOUSES– CAMPING GEAR– PROSTHETIC LEG– SPACECRAFT– DIAPERS– GAS PIPELINES

They all had DRAFTERS prepare technical drawings and plans to communicate an idea, plan or object to some other person which then is used in the production and construction of these items.

WHAT DOES A DRAFTER DO?

• DRAFTERS DRAW TECHNICAL DRAWINGS WHICH PROVIDES;

– A VISUAL GUIDELINE– TECHNICAL DETAILS

– OFFER A PROBLEM SOLVING SOLUTION TO A DESIGN

– CALCULATIONS, CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS– USE OF KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNICAL HANDBOOKS, TABLES, AND COMPUTERS

– AND MORE

IN THE OLD DAYS…

DRAWING BOARDS

PENCILS & PENS

T-SQUARE

PROTRACTORS

TRIANGLES

MYLAR PAPER

IN THE OLD DAYS…

THE UPGRADE OF COMPUTERS

After the invention of computers, drafting progressed more and more from manual to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

TODAY’S DRAFTING

DRAFTERS ARE NOW KNOW AS CAD OPERATORS

CAD HELPS QUICKLY VIEW, MODIFY, DRAW, & PRINT DRAWINGS

CAD IS ONLY A TOOL- YOU STILL NEED THE KNOWLEDGE OF TRADITIONAL DRAFTERS.

MANY SPECIALTIES IN DRAFTING

The universal language of drafting is essential in solving problems, creating designs, and communicating ideas. Drafting is the process of creating technical drawings. A technical drawing is a graphic representation of an idea, an object , a process, or a system.

Graphic representation has evolved along two directions according to purposes: artistic and technical. Artistic and technical drawings allow abstract concepts to ne communicated in ways that people can understand.

The primary purpose of drafting is to explain an idea, plan, or object. The process also serves as a problem-solving experience, a design tool, and a method of recording acceptable solutions.

MANY SPECIALTIES IN DRAFTING

AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGDeals with the design and development off conventional and experimental aircraft and aerospace vehicles. An Aerospace engineer usually concentrates on one area such as aerodynamics, propulsion system, structures, instrumentation , or manufacturing

ARCHITECTURALArchitects plan, design and oversee the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. Because the field is so

broad, architects tends to specialize in one area such as residential, churches, landscape design, commercial or interior.

CIVILCivil Engineers prepare drawings, topographical and relief maps used in or construction projects such as highways, airports, bridges, sewer and water systems and pipelines.

ELECTRICAL

There are (3) major branches: electrical power, electronics, and computer engineering. The electrical power field involves the generation, transmission and utilization of electrical energy. Engineers working in Electronics are concerned with communication systems such as radio and televisions. Engineers working in the Computer Engineering field design computers to control equipment and devices such as automobiles, aerospace, and manufacturing machinery

MANY SPECIALTIES IN DRAFTING

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGIndustrial engineering is concerned with the design, operation, and management of systems. For example, an industrial engineer designs plant layouts and devices improved methods of manufacturing and processing.

MECHANICAL

A Mechanical Engineer will design and develop mechanical devices from extremely small machine components to large earthmoving equipment. A Mechanical Engineer will usually specialize in a given area, such as machinery, automobiles, ships, turbines, etc.

MANY SPECIALTIES IN DRAFTING

NUCLEAR ENGINEERINGResearch, design and development in the field of nuclear energy is the responsibility of the nuclear engineer. This type of engineering includes the design and operation of nuclear fueled electrical generating plants used in ships, submarines, or power stations. This field of engineers offer many challenges in the are of power systems, as well as in chemistry, biology and medicine.

AND MANY OTHERS…

Petroleum EngineerMetallurgical EngineerCeramic EngineerChemical EngineerAgricultural EngineerMarine EngineerPetroleum EngineerBiomedical EngineerAnd more and more…

MANY SPECIALTIES IN DRAFTING

DESIGNERSCostume DesignerFashion DesignerFurniture DesignerGame DesignerIndustrial DesignerJewelry DesignerPackaging DesignerLighting DesignerAnd more and more…

MANY SPECIALTIES IN DRAFTING

WHAT INTRESTS YOU?

From the engineers and designers covered ( or maybe one not noted) which did you find interesting?

Share your choice with the person sitting net to you.

Tell the person why you personally choice that one and how do you think drafting would relate to that field?

MANY SPECIALTIES IN DRAFTING

WORKING CONDITIONS

* TYPICALLY STANDARD 40-HOUR WORK WEEK

* MAINLY OFFICE WORK AT A COMPUTER- SOME IN-FIELD WORK

* OFFICE SIZE CAN VARY TO SMALL 1-2 PERSON FIRMS TO LARGE 1,000 PERSON FIRMS

•WAGES ARE DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND, LEVEL OF SCHOOLING, LOCATION, AND NEED.

* IN THE BEGINNING, DRAFTERS WORK UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION, AND AFTER GAINING EXPERIENCE DRAFTERS WILL PROGRESS TO MORE DIFFICULT WORK WITH LESS SUPERVISION.

TRAINING & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

•APPLICANTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL TRAINING.

•APPLICANTS THAT HAVE WELL-DEVELOPED DRAFTING SKILLS BOTH ON THE COMPUTER & BY HAND & HAVE A KNOWLEDE OF DRAFTING STANDARDS, MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING.

•SOMEONE WHO HAS GOOD COMMUNICATION & PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

•IN HIGH SCHOOL TAKE COURSES IN DRAFTING, MATH, SCIENCE, COMPUTERS, & RELATED CLASSES IN YOUR INTREST SUCH AS ELECTRONICS OR CONSTRUCTION TRADES.

•TRY TO GET SOME “HANDS-ON” EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD. BE “BOOK SMART” AND “STREET SMART”.

WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT?

JOB OUTLOOK

•INDUSTRIAL GROWTH & INCREASINGLY COMPLEX DESIGN PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH NEW PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS WILL INCRESE THE DEMAND FOR DRAFTING SERVICES.

•SOME CAD WORK IS NOW DONE OFFSHORE DUE TO THE INTERNET AND EASE OF FILE SHARING HOWEVER SOME COMPANIES ARE FINDING THIS TO BECOME MORE EXPENSIVE OVERALL

•OPPORTUNITIES ARE BEST FOR THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE, STRONG CAD SKILLS AND STRONG FUNDAMENTAL DRAFTING SKILLS.

•WHEN THE ECONOMY IS SLOW, IT FORCES PEOPLE TO GROW AND CHANGE TO MEET MORE DEMANDING NEEDS.

REVIEW

•The drafting field is involved in all manufactured and built items, its not just cars and houses.

•In the past Drafters did their work by hand and use manual tools such as a drafting board, triangles, and pencils. Drafters today typically use computer programs such as AutoCAD.

•It is important to have the knowledge of traditional drafting before working with AutoCAD because CAD is only a tool.

•There are many specialties and branches related to drafting and numerous career paths one can take.

•Some things employers want in an applicant is someone who has well developed drafting skills, background knowledge in the area of focus, an education relating to that field, good communication and problem solving skills.

•The universal language of drafting is essentially solving problems, creating designs, and communicating ideas.

WHEN I GROW UP…

• DURING TODAY'S DISCUSSION ABOUT CAREERS IN DRAFTING, YOU SHOULD HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT YOURSELF AND A JOB THAT YOU MAY SEE YOURSELF WORKING AT.

CAREER POSTER DIRECTIONS•PICK A JOB THAT RELATES TO THE DRAFTING/ ENGINEERING/ DESIGN FIELD IN SOME WAY.

•DESIGN AND CREATE AN 8.5”X11” POSTER ANYWAY YOU WANT, SUCH AS USE THE COMPUTER, CUT OUT PICTURES FROM MAGAZINES, USE CRAYONS, MARKERS, COLOR PENCILS, HAND DRAW, ETC. ANYWAY

YOU CHOOSE. YOU JUST NEED TO MAKE IT INFORMATIVE, COLORFUL, EYE CATCHING AND PROFESSIONAL.

•THE POSTER MUST HAVE THE JOB TITLE, A DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE JOB, EXPLAINATION HOW IT RELATES TO DRAFTING AND PICTURES.

•ADD MEANING- PICK A CAREER THAT YOU ARE PERSONALLY INTRESTED IN. EXPLAIN IN YOUR POSTER WHY THIS IS.

It’s never to early to start thinking about your career

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