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Drawing 2: Formal drawing techniques

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Assembly drawings

An assembly drawing shows how parts of a product fit together. They are often used to show how to assemble parts of model kits and flat-pack furniture.

There are two types:

  • A fitted assembly drawing shows the parts put together, and can be drawn in 2D or 3D.
  • An exploded drawing shows the parts separated, but in the correct relationship for fitting together. Exploded views are usually drawn in 3D, as illustrated.
Two pieces of wood are joined by inserting screws

An exploded assembly drawing

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