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The Drafter Reference Charts Are Back

The Drafter Reference Charts Are Back

We’ve re-released three of our most popular mechanical engineering references:

Know a great mechanical engineer? Forward them this

Know a great mechanical engineer? Forward them this

We’re hiring an Applied Mechanical Product Engineer, plus sharing a few free tools we’ve built to make mechanical engineering work a little less painful.

New in the Drafter Toolbox: Bolt Torque Calculator

New in the Drafter Toolbox: Bolt Torque Calculator

A first-pass calculator for estimating torque from preload, diameter, and friction assumptions.

The tolerance stack-up tool you asked for is here

The tolerance stack-up tool you asked for is here

Our most-requested Toolbox calculator is now live. Here’s our practical guide to stack-ups, plus a tool to make the math easier.

Free Fixed Fastener Calculator for Your Toolbox

Free Fixed Fastener Calculator for Your Toolbox

First calculator in the new Drafter Toolbox. Use it now, then vote on what we build next.

Announcing MechPanda: GD&T + DFM redlines for your drawings

Announcing MechPanda: GD&T + DFM redlines for your drawings

Most drawings aren’t shop-ready. Is yours? Upload a drawing, get specific GD&T + DFM callouts and fixes.

3 minutes: Help us measure the state of engineering drawings

3 minutes: Help us measure the state of engineering drawings

Add your data point. We’ll share the benchmark in the next issue.

Update Available: GD&T Cheat Sheet V2

Update Available: GD&T Cheat Sheet V2

Community-driven updates + circularity. Download the upgraded version now.

All Our Best Engineering Resources, Finally in One Place & 2025 Wrapped

All Our Best Engineering Resources, Finally in One Place & 2025 Wrapped

12,000 engineers, a lot of drawings, and what’s next

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