Manufacturing documentation
A documentation package purchasing, the shop floor and suppliers can all use
We turn models and loose drawings into a release-ready manufacturing package: one drawing per part, assembly drawings, a structured bill of materials, STEP and DXF exports, and a revision table that matches the files. It is for companies that build from documentation sent to suppliers, or that lose time every time a part is re-quoted.
What we deliver
| Deliverable | Files and formats |
|---|---|
| Detail drawings | PDF + native · one part per drawing, revision in the title block |
| Assembly drawings | PDF · balloons tied to BOM item numbers, exploded views when useful |
| Bill of materials | XLSX / CSV · multi-level, make/buy, material, finish, quantity per assembly |
| Manufacturing exports | STEP per part · DXF flat patterns · PDF set in one file |
| Release record | Revision table, change notes and a file index per release |
Drawings in mm, inches or dual-dimensioned (mm / in), to the standard on your title block.
How it works
- 1
Inventory what exists
Models, drawings, spreadsheets and the BOM your purchasing team uses today.
- 2
Agree the structure
Part numbering, drawing template, BOM columns and what counts as a release.
- 3
Build the package
Missing drawings created, existing ones corrected, exports generated from the same revision.
- 4
Release and hand over
A file index and a folder structure your team can keep up to date.
Who it's for
- Manufacturers that send RFQs to several suppliers and get inconsistent quotes back
- Companies whose product knowledge lives in one engineer's head or one CAD seat
- Teams preparing to outsource production or move it to a new plant
Who it's not for
- Regulated documentation that must be produced inside your QMS by your own staff (medical device DHF, aerospace FAI packages)
- One-off drawings; for those see CAD engineering
Why documentation packages break
Most packages fail in the same places: a BOM edited in a spreadsheet that no longer matches the assembly, a DXF exported from an older revision, a drawing with a revision letter that nobody updated. Each mismatch costs a phone call from a supplier or, worse, a batch of parts made to the wrong revision.
We build the package so that every export comes from the same model revision, and the revision table on the drawing is the single place that says what changed.
What we check before release
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| BOM quantities vs. assembly | Purchasing orders what the BOM says, not what the model shows |
| Drawing revision vs. model revision | Suppliers build from the PDF, not from your CAD |
| DXF scale, units and bend lines | A DXF at the wrong scale is cut anyway |
| Material and finish callouts | Missing finish is the most common reason for re-quotes |
| Part numbers unique and consistent | Duplicates break ERP imports |
FAQ
What does a complete package contain?
At minimum: a drawing for every made part, assembly drawings, a BOM that matches the assembly drawings, STEP files per part, DXF for sheet-metal and profile-cut parts, and a revision record. We agree the exact list in the scope.
Can you fix our existing BOM?
Yes. We reconcile the spreadsheet against the CAD assemblies, flag quantities and part numbers that disagree, and deliver a corrected BOM with the changes listed.
Do you work inside our PDM?
If you can give us a seat or a check-out workflow, yes. Otherwise we work on exported files and return them with a clear folder and naming structure for you to check in.
Which standard do the drawings follow?
The one your customers and suppliers expect: ASME Y14.5 for most North American work, ISO 128 and ISO 2768 for most European work.
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Send us one assembly
Send a small assembly with whatever drawings and BOM you have. We return a gap list and a fixed-price scope for the full package.
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