Why CAD 3D Pipe Fabrication Drawings are Important?

Over the decades, technology has been advancing at a rapid pace, making its impact on the construction industry like never before. One of the most critical aspects of any building construction project is plumbing system.

Across varied industries, plumbing is integral, demanding professional expertise for piping projects in pharmaceutical, food, petrochemical, hotels, hospitals, treatment facilities, power plants, wastewater, gas utility, etc.

The difficulty and complexity of plumbing system demand cutting-edge technology for streamlining different processes, minimizing costs, and delivering projects on time, error-free and accurate. And this is where 3D pipe fabrication drawings have its significance in building construction industry.

Leveraging advanced 3D CAD technology, accurate and robust fabrication drawings can be created, including marking, cutting, and welding as per the necessary codes and standards. It provides comprehensive turnkey fabrication services encompassing Isometric drawings and preparing fabrication drawings.

At the same time, passivation and pickling of weld joints, hydro testing, and other necessary non-destructive tests can also be implemented with the aid of 3D CAD designs. Moreover, for any type of pipe work material, including titanium, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, aluminum alloys, and nickel alloys, pipe fabrication design and drawings can be done in a hassle-free manner.

Benefits of CAD Fabrication Drawings

More and more designers and architects are leveraging high-quality, robust, and accurate CAD pipe fabrication drawings owing to innumerable advantages that it comes with. So, as a building construction company, how would you benefit from CAD drawings? Discussed here are the advantages for you:

3D CAD drawings for pipe fabrication gives a 360 degree view of the part, from different angles, length and breadth to understand the design of the architecture comprehensively

3D drawings can be easily converted into realistic models and prototypes that can be further used for analyzing and verifying performance of different structural components

Computer-aided designs and drawings present real-life replica of the plumbing system, thus, helping in understanding efficiency and performance of the piping structure

Since it can present fabrication drawings for any type of piping material, performance of such structures, stress and fatigue analysis can also be achieved with the aid of 3D drawings

With comprehensive view of pipe fabrication and realistic models, it becomes easier to identify any faults or defects in the design. Likewise, changes can be done with the drawings itself, eliminating the need for costly reworks at a later stage

Unlike pen and paper sketches, any changes or additions in pipe fabrication drawings can be implemented with the aid of computer system and advanced software, and that too in a hassle-free and simple manner

Drawings and replicas for pipe drawings can be used for client viewing and comprehensive analysis to determine whether it conforms to standards and specific requirements

Prompt and accurate drawings accelerate the process of plumbing installation, design, rework or implementation, which furtherminimizes the time to complete the entire project

Saves significant time and money

Considering the immense significance of CAD pipe fabrication drawings, architects and engineers are rapidly switching to advanced technology solutions to derive the best value.

By: Hiral Patel – Engineering Consultant (AutoCAD Drafting India)