mechanical drawing
[mə-ˈka-ni-kəl ˈdro-iŋ]
nounpl: mechanical drawings
desenho técnico
1. a precise, scaled drawing used to represent the design, construction, or operation of a machine or structure, typically created using rulers, compasses, and other geometric instruments or CAD software
The engineer prepared a mechanical drawing of the new engine component with exact measurements and tolerances.
O engenheiro preparou um desenho técnico do novo componente do motor com medidas e tolerâncias exatas.
2. a technical illustration showing multiple views (front, side, top) of an object with dimensions, specifications, and assembly instructions
The mechanical drawing included cross-sections and detail views to clarify the internal structure.
O desenho técnico incluía cortes transversais e vistas de detalhe para esclarecer a estrutura interna.
3. in industrial and manufacturing contexts, a standardized technical document used for production and quality control
All factory workers must follow the mechanical drawing to assemble the product correctly.
Todos os operários da fábrica devem seguir o desenho técnico para montar o produto corretamente.
Mechanical drawing is fundamental in Brazilian and Portuguese engineering education and manufacturing industries. In Brazil, 'desenho técnico' is a mandatory subject in technical schools and engineering programs. The term reflects the importance of precision and standardization in industrial production. In American industrial contexts, mechanical drawings are critical legal documents in manufacturing. Portugal and Brazil share similar technical drawing standards based on ISO (International Organization for Standardization) conventions.
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