MYLENE T.

MANUEL, BSBA-HRDM III

MANUFACTURING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY AND

ASSEMBLY DRAWING

Manufacturing Technology describes the application of tools and processes — developed

through scientific, industrial and engineering advances — to improve the efficiency, quality
and productivity of operations.

What is manufacturing technology in today’s industrial landscape?

Right now, it is driven by industrial sensors, equipment connectivity, automation, and data-
based analysis and decision-making. We will look at these facets and more in greater depth in
the following section.

What does manufacturing technology include?

Manufacturing technology in today’s industrial landscape includes numerous advances that
would be considered science fiction even 15 or 20 years ago. Advances in communication
speeds, data analysis and automation are creating the most powerful technology yet seen in
the manufacturing field.

Examples of manufacturing technology that are leading to unprecedented

breakthroughs in productivity, safety and innovation:
1. Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS): 
2. Machine Health Monitoring:
3. Robotics and automation:
4. Digital twin:
5. AI and machine learning:
6. Augmented reality

Benefits of manufacturing technology

These benefits include:
1. Predictive maintenance
2. Safety options in today’s working landscape
3. Operational flexibility:
4. Increased innovation

Who benefits from manufacturing technology?

Some of the industries where manufacturing technology is focused include:
 Aerospace
 Automotive
 Building Products
 Consumer Packaged Goods
 Heavy Equipment
  Paper & Pulp
 Power Distribution
 Tire and Rubber

What are assembly drawings?

Assembly drawings are a type of technical drawing used to represent items that consist of

more than one component. They show how those components fit together and may be in
the form of, orthogonal plans, sections and elevations, or three-dimensional views.

The location of assemblies may be shown on general arrangement drawings, or sometimes

on detail drawings. The components that form the assembly may be shown shop
drawings that allow their fabrication.

What are assembly drawings for?

Assembly drawings may show assembled components, or an exploded view of the

relationship between components and how they fit together. For example, they may be used
to show how to assemble the parts of a kit such as furniture, how
to assemble a complex part of a building (an assembly), or the relationship between a number
of details.

What do assembly drawings include?

Assembly drawings might include instructions, lists of component parts, reference numbers,

references to detail drawings or shop drawings, and specification information. They may also
include dimensions, notation and symbols. It is important that these are consistent with
industry standards so that their precise meaning is clear and can be understood.

What are the different types of assembly drawings?

Different types of assembly drawings include:

 General assembly drawings, showing an overall assembly.

 Outline assembly drawings, showing the exterior shape.
 Diagrammatic assembly drawings, representing the assembly with the use of symbols.
 Unit assembly or sub-assembly drawings, showing in more detail a part of the
overall assembly.
 Fitted assembly drawings, showing the completed assembly.
 Exploded assembly drawing, showing the relationship between the separated parts.