Making sure that the person has the right rev is always important - big company or small. As I hash out some more - perhaps a good rule of thumb would be: "If they are making the part to rev 1a and I then give them a drawing with new rev - will this drawing change the part? If no - then a...
I agree that the decision to go with a minor or major rev can be arbitrary but when in doubt - go with a major rev. Having the capability to go minor I think would be a benefit. Again, the main thing I'm trying to record and facilitate more easily is the case of the missing dimension. A pdf...
Ultimately, the situation that I would like to handle in a more controlled fashion is the odd time I forget a dimension and the drawing has been sent out to the client. Normally the drawing is sent out in both pdf and an autocad format.
What I would like to avoid is saying "Ignore the previous...
drawoh,
Revision block is definitely one way of doing it and certainly is "textbook" (change triangle + revision table)
Most of the jobs and clients I work for - I feel it would be overkill (i.e I'm looking for a easier/lazier/efficient way of doing things.
My feeling is that if the change is...
Good to hear that I'm not crazy. One idea in terms of actually incorporating this was maybe to have two revision boxes in the titleblock. One for the part and one for the drawing. On second thought - that may make it more confusing. Probably just have both fields in the same box.
Tim Chung...
Been thinking about having a two part revision number:
1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 3c...etc.
The idea is that minor changes (missing a dimension, adding a comment) can be tracked separately from any part design changes.
If a drawing is sent out and I have forgotten a dimension or the client would...
I second that at as well. I'm in the middle of a cold-call campaign and although I got a few "I'm interested but have no work at the moment" - I think the face-face is critical. Like LobstaEata - relationship is key
Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
Lansford, you are fortunate to have a good client like that. I think alot of companies have had bad experiences with outside help and view it as a neccessary evil rather than a resource. Good for you!
Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
Automationbabe, on a different tangent - do you adjust your rates according to what they are hiring you for? Before I kept my designer rate regardless but in hindsite - I think I was a bit lucky with one of my clients who was in a different industry. Although I was told that my caliber of work...
Hi Mike,
I wonder that could be related to your industry. I was just corresponding with a gentlemen in Australia who is a P.Eng and does structural drawings for a living. With construction, is it very up and down with demand? My specialty is more automation for the automotive industry...
This is my 2nd year of incorporation and going out my own. Last year was alright but now most of my clients are really slow (automotive). To help drum up new business I've been cold-calling and networking. However, it seems that the great majority of people would rather hire me full-time...
I think you'll be alright - that skill set is always in demand. Also in times like this - controls is one of the most cost-effective ways of improving productivity
Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
Machine design is a good profession. It can be fun, challenging and very rewarding. However, it can also be very tedious at times as well (i.e. shop drawings).
I echo what Jspisich says and do what you enjoy.
Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
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