technical drafting
overview
The contestants are assessed on their ability to create 3D models and extract properly scaled 2D views from those models for placement and annotation on standard inch or metric sized drawing sheets.
REGION:
10 questions
drawing section
small assembly with the exploded view, dimensioned etc.
or
several drawings that they must complete by sectioning or auxiliary views.
clothing
For men: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt, black dress slacks, black socks, black leather shoes.
For women: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt with black dress skirt (knee-length) or black slacks; black socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose; black leather dress shoes.
guidelines
1. The contestants are required to create part and assembly drawings of a mechanical product. The number of drawings will vary depending on the product. The drawing portfolio may vary between five to 10 drawings.
2. Contestant-supplied computer aided drafting and design software is used.
3. The contestants work independently. No assistance may be given by other contestants, instructors, advisors or observers.
4. Contestants will store all their drawings in PDF format on supplied flash drives for printing.
5. Contestants’ drawings are judged relative to pre-established criteria for each drawing in the drawing portfolio. The total contest points include points from the written exam and drawings.
The contestants are assessed on their ability to create 3D models and extract properly scaled 2D views from those models for placement and annotation on standard inch or metric sized drawing sheets.
REGION:
10 questions
drawing section
small assembly with the exploded view, dimensioned etc.
or
several drawings that they must complete by sectioning or auxiliary views.
clothing
For men: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt, black dress slacks, black socks, black leather shoes.
For women: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt with black dress skirt (knee-length) or black slacks; black socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose; black leather dress shoes.
guidelines
1. The contestants are required to create part and assembly drawings of a mechanical product. The number of drawings will vary depending on the product. The drawing portfolio may vary between five to 10 drawings.
2. Contestant-supplied computer aided drafting and design software is used.
3. The contestants work independently. No assistance may be given by other contestants, instructors, advisors or observers.
4. Contestants will store all their drawings in PDF format on supplied flash drives for printing.
5. Contestants’ drawings are judged relative to pre-established criteria for each drawing in the drawing portfolio. The total contest points include points from the written exam and drawings.