Entries in the classification within this division which include more than one
sheet must be bound together along the upper, middle, and lower left-hand edge
of the completed set. Small drawings should be on top with larger drawings on
the bottom. Drawings must be kept flat. Title blocks containing the personal
identification data must be covered. If tracing media is used and the original
drawing is not directly on tracing media, the original must be the student's
own work. Indication must be made whether or not the work submitted is original.
MD-1 BASIC MECHANICAL DRAWING
This classification is for students with less than one credit in mechanical
drafting. One or more instrument drawings (no sketches) drawn with pencil or
ink on drawing or tracing media, not larger than 24" x 36", are eligible.
This classification may include drawings of machine parts, pictorial drawings,
or sheet metal developments. Workbook sheets may be submitted, if labeled. Dimensions
are required.
Awards in Groups A, B, and E.
MD-2 ADVANCED MECHANICAL DRAWING
This classification is for students who have completed at least one high school
mechanical drafting course. The entry shall consist of a complete set of detail
and assembly orthographic drawings in pencil or ink on drawing or tracing media.
Drawings not larger than 24" x 36" are eligible. Drawings of machines,
accessories, jigs or fixtures, or any advanced drafting project of this nature
may be submitted.
Detail drawings must be fully dimensioned. A single entry must include an orthographic
assembly drawing and a selection of not more than five detail sheets. If six
or more sheets are involved in the project, the assembly drawing and the best
five detail sheets must be selected and submitted.
OR
A selection may not have more than five developments drawings. Irregular shaped
objects that have either practical or theoretical applications are eligible.
The developments drawings must be properly detailed and dimensioned.
OR
A selection may not have more than five pictorial exploded or other types of
pictorial assembly drawing of machine parts. Details of three of the principal
parts completely dimensioned must accompany the pictorial drawing.
OR
A selection may not have more than five special types of drawings such as electrical,
electronic, plumbing, structural, topographical, etc.
Awards in Groups C, D, and E.
MD-3 BASIC MECHANICAL COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
This classification is for students with less than one credit in mechanical
drafting. One or more computer aided drawings, not larger than 24" x 36",
are eligible. This classification may include drawings of machine parts, pictorial
drawings, or sheet metal developments.
Awards in Groups A, B, and E.
MD-4 ADVANCED MECHANICAL COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
This classification is for students who have completed at least one high school
mechanical drafting course. The entry shall consist of a complete set of detail
and assembly orthographic drawings generated with the use/aid of a computer
on suitable plotter media not larger than 24" x 36" are eligible.
Drawings of machines, accessories, jigs or fixtures, or any advanced drafting
project of this nature may be submitted.
Detail drawings must be fully dimensioned. A single entry must include an orthographic
assembly drawing and a selection of not more than five detail sheets. If six
or more sheets are involved in the project, the assembly drawing and the best
five detail sheets must be selected and submitted.
OR
A selection may not have more than five developments drawings. Irregular shaped
objects that have either practical or theoretical applications are eligible.
The developments drawings must be properly detailed and dimensioned.
OR
OR
A selection may not have more than five pictorial exploded or other types of
pictorial assembly drawing of machine parts. Details of three of the principal
parts completely dimensioned must accompany the pictorial drawing.
OR
A selection may not have more than five special types of drawings such as electrical,
electronic, plumbing, structural, topographical, etc.
Awards in Groups C, D, and E.
MD-5 COMPUTER DRAWING ANIMATION - (GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES ALLOWED)
This classification is for students who are enrolled in a high school technology
course. The entry shall consist of a computer generated drawing of machines,
accessories, jigs or fixtures, or any advanced drafting project. The entry must
include drawings in animation in the wire frame mode, the rendered mode, and
the animation with a displayed background. The title of the entry must be presented
within the animation. The animation drawing must be student generated, while
the background and/or text fonts can be part of the computer program. THE ANIMATION
DRAWING MUST BE GENERATED TOTALLY BY THE STUDENT. NO SAMPLE COMPONENTS OR SAMPLE
ANIMATION'S ARE PERMITTED WITH THE ENTRY. The animation must be on display for
the judges to view the entry (two to fifteen minutes in length).
Awards in Groups A, B, C, D, and E.