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• Drafting is said to be the universal language of industry and modern technology.
• The compass can be used when drawing arcs and circles
• The erasing shield is made up of metal with irregular holes
• There are four types of T-square used in mechanical drafting
• A high quality protractor is usually made up of plastic material
• Detachable head T-square is designed for comfort when carrying it
• Drafting paper is specially prepared for drawing with pencils and pens
• The most used triangles in mechanical drafting are 30x60 and 45x45 degrees
• There are varieties of drafting materials and tools used in mechanical drawing
• Drafting is the oldest documented profession, with the earliest drawings found on cave walls
• Drafting is defined as a descriptive way to deliver an idea with the use of illustrations and drawings that show in detail the process of creating the idea into reality
• 1. t-Square

  Drawing instrument used when making horizontal lines, and for guiding triangles when drawing vertical lines. There are 3 types: fixed head, movable/adjustable head, and detachable/removable head
• Triangle


  Three-sided ruler, typically with two equal sides meeting at a 90-degree angle and to a third side at 45, 30, including 60-degree angles. Commonly used are 30x60 and 45x45 degree triangles
• Compass


  Drawing instrument used when drawing arcs and circles

  
• Divider


  Drawing instrument used when transferring measurements, dividing lines, and arcs into the desired number of equal parts
• Protractor


  Semi-circular instrument divided into 180 equal parts, used to determine gradations of the degrees when measuring arcs, angles, and circles

  
• Drawing paper


  Various types available, with hard and soft surface drawing papers highly recommended
• Masking tape


  Used for fastening the drawing paper on the drawing table or drawing board
• Pencil sharpener


  Used to sharpen pencils whenever they show signs of dullness
• Eraser


  Used to clean dirt off the drawing. Soft eraser for removing smudges and pencil marks, hard eraser for making changes and correcting errors
• Drawing pencil


  One of the most important tools in drawing, comes in various grades depending on the quality of the paper
• protractor is usually made of plastic
• TOOLS/MATERIALS

  • Drawing paper
  • Masking tape
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Drawing pencil
  • Triangular Scales
  • Erasing Shield
• Drawing paper


  Various types of drawing papers are available for use, but hard and soft surface drawing papers are highly recommended to be the best. Oslo paper is commonly used but the bond paper is also recommended.
• Masking tape


  This is used for fastening the drawing paper on the drawing table or drawing board because it does not damage the board and it will not damage the paper if it is removed by pulling it off.
• Pencil sharpener


  Pencils should be sharpened whenever they show signs of dullness. Various types and designs are available in the store for use.
• Eraser


  This is used to clean the dirt off the drawing. A soft eraser is advantageous in removing smudges and pencil marks, whereas, a harder eraser is useful for making changes and correcting errors in the drawing.
• Drawing pencil


  This is one of the most important tools in the drawing. It comes in various grades. The grade of a pencil to be used depends on the quality of the paper to be used. You must take into consideration also the type of line work required. Hard pencils are used where extreme accuracy is required especially working on graphs, diagrams, and charts. Medium pencils are used for general purpose work in drawing and Soft pencils are too soft to be used in mechanical drafting. They are very useful for the artwork of various kinds.
• Triangular Scales


  This is a tool generally used when reproducing a drawing in an enlarged or reduced form to some regular proportion. The architect's scale is the most used for general drawing. Its main function is to reproduce the measurements of an object in full size, reduced size, and enlarged size.
• Erasing Shield


  This tool is made up of metal with irregular holes. It is a useful tool to protect the rest of the drawing when clearing up smudges, unnecessary pencil lines, and other erasures.
• Mechanical Drafting


  A program that prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals.
• Drafting


  The primary communication format for engineers. Without drafting, engineers would not be able to communicate complex plans and design features to contractors and serviceability.
• Drawing materials and instruments used in mechanical drafting


  • Drawing paper
  • Masking tape
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Drawing pencil
• Protractor


  Measuring tool used for measuring and setting of angles
• Ruler


  Most popular type of measuring tools, usually 6 or 12 inches in length
• Scale


  Used to reproduce, reduce or enlarge the dimension of size on a drawing
• Triangle


  Used for drawing vertical and oblique lines
• Divider


  Used for accurately measuring curved surfaces
• Understanding of measurement is essential for all parts of manufacturing and production technology
• Accurate measurements are important in Mechanical Drafting so that you'll be able to create correct plans, lay-outs and drawings according to specifications