If you want your metal cutting services provider to create an ideal product for you, then it’s important to provide them with accurate shop drawings. A shop drawing is a drawing (or set of drawings) produced by the contractor, supplier, subcontractor, manufacturer or a fabricator. Shop drawings are characteristically required for prefabricated components, like metal cutting, structural steel, trusses, pre-cast and windows. Here are five tips for creating excellent shop drawings. http://www.shapecut.com.au/blog/5-tips-for-creating-accurate-shop-drawings/

1. 5 TIPS FOR CREATING
ACCURATE SHOP DRAWINGS

2. If you want your metal cutting services provider to create an
ideal product for you, then it’s important to provide them with
accurate shop drawings. A shop drawing is a drawing (or set of
drawings) produced by the contractor, supplier, subcontractor,
manufacturer or a fabricator.

3. 1
Employ a qualified,
experienced checker
An important step in the creation of shop drawings is
the final one: getting them checked. A checker
doesn’t have to be a draftsperson, but they should
have in-depth knowledge of the fabrication process
as well as pay close attention to detail.

4. 2
Decide on an effective
communication system
Communication must be clear between all parties
and details must always be clear and easy to read
also. The checker should employ an effective mark
up system. Agreements could be highlighted in blue
and disagreements in red and comments in pencil.

5. 3
Share responsibility for
final stages
Once the checker has completed the first mark-up,
this should go to the detailer, who should highlight
his/her agreements, disagreements and comments
in contrasting colours. The second mark-up should
then be returned to the checker.

6. 4
The checker needs a
thorough checklist
To make sure nothing is forgotten, the checker
should work through a comprehensive checklist
covering absolutely everything – from eliminating
ambiguities and redundancies to ensuring the
drawing meets all relevant compliances.

7. 5
Keep accurate
records
It’s important to know what’s going on at every
stage of the process. Keep an accurate diary, where
you record both deadlines and actions taken. This
might prove to be useful evidence in the event of
a dispute.

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