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I want to build a world where a single mechanical engineer can design a system with 10,000 parts in just a few days. And with the press of a button, automatically sent to the best manufacturing process for that specific part, and fabricated with little to no human involvement. Unfortunately, current practice is much more manual and error-prone. Additive manufacturing has given us a glimpse: where you can design something, hit print, and hold it in your hands hours later. Now, imagine that same seamless process applied to volume scale processes; metal, ceramic, and everything in between. A world where manufacturing is faster, more efficient, and seamlessly connected to design. That’s the future Drafter is empowering. Where engineers design faster, with fewer resources, at lower costs without compromising manufacturability. Because hardware builds the world. And it’s time we build it better. ___________________________________________________________ My name is Chris Barton, co-founder of Drafter, a software platform changing the way hardware is designed and manufactured. We help engineers save time, increase quality and focus on the most impactful work for their business.

I want to build a world where a single mechanical engineer can design a system with 10,000 parts in just a few days. And with the press of a button, automatically sent to the best manufacturing process for that specific part, and fabricated with little to no human involvement. Unfortunately, current practice is much more manual and error-prone. Additive manufacturing has given us a glimpse: where you can design something, hit print, and hold it in your hands hours later. Now, imagine that same seamless process applied to volume scale processes; metal, ceramic, and everything in between. A world where manufacturing is faster, more efficient, and seamlessly connected to design. That’s the future Drafter is empowering. Where engineers design faster, with fewer resources, at lower costs without compromising manufacturability. Because hardware builds the world. And it’s time we build it better. ___________________________________________________________ My name is Chris Barton, co-founder of Drafter, a software platform changing the way hardware is designed and manufactured. We help engineers save time, increase quality and focus on the most impactful work for their business.

When 99% of engineers agree on a pain point, you know you’ve struck a nerve. We’ve interviewed hundreds of mechanical engineers about Drafter. Only two disagreed with the need for a better way to handle documentation and risk reduction. One of them even came back later and admitted they changed their mind. The reality is the work we’re automating isn’t the fun part of engineering, it's the necessary part. And that’s why it resonates. Its more than eliminating the mundane work, we have education built directly into the tool to help inform engineers about the nuances of GD&T, the tolerance zones and how they communicate design intent. Drafter isn’t just making their work easier, it’s making them better engineers. From medical devices to automotive, from energy systems to aerospace, the problem is the same. If you’re designing something mission-critical, we can help. For the engineers out there, what’s the biggest friction point in your workflow today?

WOW!! Love seeing the excitement around GD&T! This is exactly the pain we are solving at Drafter by automating 2D GD&T drawings. Over my career as a mechanical engineer, there were some aspects of the job that frustrated me, with the inefficiencies of GD&T drawings being at the top of the list. It is such a crucial part of the process and is often one of the most overlooked. Peter Atkin and I met and immediately aligned on a better vision of the world and that was the start of Drafter. Our current product automates GD&T drawings with a +90% reduction in time! These drawings are standardized to each organization and are accurate following ASMEY14.5-2018. -If you are in need of extra support with GD&T, general drawings, or DFM, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. -If automated drawings sound beneficial to you or your team, sign up for a demo at drafterinc.com I appreciate everyone's patience, I am cranking through all the requests to make sure everyone can have the cheatsheet ASAP! ________________________________________________ My name is Chris Barton, co-founder of Drafter, a software platform changing the way hardware is designed and manufactured. We help engineers save time, increase quality, and focus on the most impactful work for their business.

Every mechanical engineer needs to print out this free GD&T guide and hang it on a wall near your desk. Don't let GD&T be a confusing black box! I’ve been there: middle of the night, screen blazing holes into your eyeballs as you decide how to make fabrication drawings for a complicated part. You know GD&T is important, but your caffeinated brain can’t recall which symbol to use in this particular instance. Wouldn’t it be easier to just use linear dimensions and count on the manufacturer to interpret the drawing? Fast forward a few weeks: your parts don’t fit, you're behind schedule, and now you have to make a new drawing :( This process repeats for every part in the assembly!!! After hundreds of hours creating ASME Y14.5-2018 compliant drawings, our team at Drafter has synthesized the need-to-know GD&T info into a handy, quick reference sheet. And we want to give it to you for free! A big thank you to our advisor and friends R. Dean Odell and Jim Beary, GDTP-S, PMP for providing feedback throughout this process and for being constant champions and thought leaders in this space! In this cheatsheet, I cover everything an engineer or designer needs to confidently apply GD&T principles to their work: + A clear breakdown of GD&T symbols and their meanings. + How to use the symbols effectively to communicate design intent. + A comprehensive GD&T checklist to ensure your drawings meet industry standards. + How to verify features and tolerances with practical inspection techniques. + What each symbol controls and how to leverage them for optimal functionality and manufacturability. Here's how to get the cheatsheet: 1. Like this post 2. Comment below 3. Send me a connection request (can't DM it to you otherwise) ___________________________________________________________ My name is Chris Barton, co-founder of Drafter, a software platform changing the way hardware is designed and manufactured. We help engineers save time, increase quality and focus on the most impactful work for their business.

Clear communication of design intent is key to efficient success when building hardware. Don’t get caught in the vortex, make drawings early and get manufacturing feedback quickly, Drafter and Jiga can help! ??

When engineering meets innovation, magic happens! Join Chris Barton from Drafter as he unveils how automation is rewriting the rules of mechanical design. Dive deep into the future of GD&T and digital workflows on AEC Trailblazers podcast. ?? Choose where to listen or keep learning ?? ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dyrfazzy ?? Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dN7gZM6g ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d2efT64e ?? Substack: https://lnkd.in/dnactGnw ?? Learn : https://lnkd.in/dhduidi9 ?? AEC Works profile: https://lnkd.in/dRjiynV8 #DesignTechnology #EngineeringInnovation #AECTrailblazers

Looking to eliminate vibration, extend component life, and boost performance in your rotating parts? Runout tolerances in GD&T are the secret sauce behind smoother, more efficient mechanical systems. In this article, you’ll learn: 1?? How runout helps ensure flawless rotation 2?? The difference between regular and total runout 3?? Practical tips to improve quality and reliability Don’t settle for guesswork—discover how proper runout tolerances can take your engineering designs to the next level. Give it a read, tag a colleague who needs this, and let’s level up your rotation game! https://lnkd.in/gecb4keN