Fabrication Drawings Services Australia
Shop-ready fabrication drawings with precise dimensions, welding symbols, tolerances, material specs and cut lists.
Fabrication Drawings Services
Australia-Wide
Detailed fabrication drawings to guide manufacture, fabrication and assembly of structural steel, metalwork, sheet metal and joinery. Australian Standards compliant, shop-ready.
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What Are Fabrication Drawings?
Fabrication drawings are the detailed technical drawings used to guide the manufacture, fabrication, and assembly of structural steel, miscellaneous metalwork, sheet metal, joinery, and custom components. At Draftings Australia, we prepare fabrication drawings for steel fabricators, manufacturers, builders, and contractors — compliant with Australian Standards and ready for shop floor use.
All fabrication drawings are prepared in compliance with current AS 1554 Structural Steel Welding as published by Standards Australia.
Australian Standards We Work To
- AS4100 — Steel Structures, for structural steel fabrication detailing
- AS1554 — Structural Steel Welding, for weld symbols and details
- AS1657 — Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders
- AS1100 — Technical Drawing, for drawing presentation conventions
What Information Do We Need?
We typically need the structural engineer’s design drawings or GA drawings, architectural drawings showing the element’s location, material and finish specifications, and any client-specific CAD standards. We can also develop detail drawings from an engineer’s line diagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between fabrication drawings and shop drawings?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but technically shop drawings are the broader category — any drawing produced by a contractor or fabricator to show how an element will be manufactured or installed. Fabrication drawings are a specific type of shop drawing focused on the manufacture of a component in a workshop or factory. At Draftings Australia, we produce both, and the terminology we use follows your industry and project requirements.
Do fabrication drawings need to be approved before fabrication begins?
Yes. On construction projects, fabrication drawings are submitted to the engineer of record or superintendent for review and approval before fabrication commences. Our drawings are prepared to the level of detail and in the format expected by Australian engineers, making the approval process efficient. We respond to any review comments and issue revised drawings promptly.
Can you produce fabrication drawings from a sketch or basic concept?
Yes. We work from structural engineer’s line diagrams, architect’s sketches, site measurements, or verbal briefs to develop full fabrication drawing packages. Our team can develop the detail, confirm compliance with relevant Australian Standards, and coordinate with the engineer or certifier as required.
What software do you use for fabrication drawings?
We use AutoCAD for 2D fabrication drawings and SolidWorks, Inventor, and Tekla Structures for 3D modelling and structural steel detailing. All drawings are delivered in PDF and DWG/DXF format. We can also work with client-supplied title blocks and CAD standards.
How long does it take to produce fabrication drawings?
Turnaround depends on scope and complexity. Simple single-component drawings can be delivered within 1-3 business days. Medium packages (stairs, balustrade, small structural steel set) typically take 5-10 business days. Large structural steel packages for multi-storey buildings take 2-6 weeks. We confirm turnaround in your quote.