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Assembly drawing — Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology Definition

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GCSE Design and Technology · key term

Assembly drawing

Definition

A drawing showing how the components of a product fit together, either assembled or separated in an exploded view.

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Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0

Specification 1.17.1 · Paper 1

A quick sketch can explore a shape; a model can reveal how it feels to hold; an orthographic drawing can communicate sizes; and an assembly drawing can explain how the parts fit together. Designers therefore use a range of techniques as an idea develops.
Revise: Communication Techniques and Media

Edexcel Design and Technology past papers

Related key terms

3D model
Annotated sketch
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Cut and paste
Exploded view

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Freehand sketch

Isometric drawing

Oblique projection

Orthographic projection

Perspective drawing