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The Importance of Steel Detailing

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Steel detailing is a process that requires the involvement of a team of professionals. The primary function of steel detailers is to prepare and deliver detailed shop drawings to fabricators. These drawings include specifications, sizes, bolting and welding details, and the material requirements for a structure. Steel detailers use Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software to create these drawings. They work in collaboration with the structural engineer to provide accurate and detailed fabrication drawings. Once the drafts are complete, the detailer must submit them for review and approval by the structural engineer. Traditionally, the process was carried out using manual drafting tools, paper, and pencils. Using the latest 3D CAD Drafting applications, however, steel detailers can now produce drawings in a digital format. This is a more efficient way of producing drawings for projects. As a result, more accurate and better designs can be produced. Steel Detailing is a process that invo...