I made up an example so I could show you guys what I've been dealing with.
I'm working on two sheet metal parts that are mostly mirror images of each other, and would like to hear how more experienced engineers might handle the drawings. Both parts are made from bent sheet metal into an L shaped bracket. Despite sharing most dimensions and overall geometry, they differ in hole placement/pattern as well as bend directions.
I'm trying to decide between separating drawings for each part or do one drawing with mirrored views and a bunch of notes, but I'm open to learning some other approach more broadly used in the industry.
My main concern here is avoiding the bend to be done in the wrong direction, so it'd be really helpful if you guys with fabrication or metal shop experience could shed a light here:
- What approach works best in your opinion?
- Would you include similar parts in the same drawing?
- Would you put both flat patterns in the drawing? And if so, would you dimension both?
- Are there any standards you recommend for this kind of situation?
Thanks in advance for your help! :D