Astcad Design & Drafting

01/09/2026

AS 4100 Base Plate Design: The Limit State Procedure, Step by Step
The four limit state checks a column base plate has to pass under AS 4100 and AS 3600 — bearing, plate bending, anchorage and weld — and what the shop drawing must state.
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The four limit state checks a column base plate has to pass under AS 4100 and AS 3600 — bearing, plate bending, anchorage and weld — and what the shop drawing must state.

20/08/2026

The Evolution of Design & Drafting Services: A Digital Renaissance
History of Design & Drafting In the world of architecture, engineering, and product development, the art of design & drafting has come a long way...
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The evolution of design and drafting services — from drawing boards to digital CAD and BIM, how the industry has transformed over 50 years.

20/08/2026

How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Material for Your Project
3D printing materials compared — how to choose the right material for your project across automotive, aerospace, healthcare and product design.
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3D printing materials compared — PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, resin and metal, and how to choose the right one for your project.

18/08/2026

Retail Fitout 2D Drafting: What the Drawing Set Must Contain
Retail fitout drafting has a different rhythm to almost every other kind of 2D CAD work. The programme is short, the site is rarely as-built, the landlord has a design manual with non-negotiable requirements, and the store has to open…
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Retail fitout drafting has a different rhythm to almost every other kind of 2D CAD work. The programme is short, the site is rarely as-built, the landlord has

18/08/2026

Outsourcing CAD Drafting in Australia: When It Works and What to Check
Outsourcing CAD drafting is one of those decisions that looks purely financial and almost never is. The engineering firms that get value from it treat it as a capacity and documentation-quality decision. The ones that get burned treat it as…
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Outsourcing CAD drafting is one of those decisions that looks purely financial and almost never is. The engineering firms that get value from it treat it as a

17/08/2026

3D Scanning Services in Darwin: Industrial, Marine and Mining Applications
Darwin's industrial base is unlike anywhere else in Australia. Offshore oil and gas support, marine and defence maintenance, mining logistics and heavy transport all operate in a tropical, high-corrosion environment thousands of kilometres from the nearest capital-city machine shop. When…
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Darwin's industrial base is unlike anywhere else in Australia. Offshore oil and gas support, marine and defence maintenance, mining logistics and heavy

02/08/2026

Industrial 3D Scanning in Brisbane: Process, Accuracy and File Formats
Industrial 3D scanning in Brisbane: which technology suits your part, what the accuracy numbers mean, and how a scan becomes usable CAD.
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Industrial 3D scanning in Brisbane: which technology suits your part, what the accuracy numbers mean, and how a scan becomes usable CAD.

02/08/2026

MEP Coordination Drawings: How Clash-Free Services Work in Australia
How MEP coordination drawings resolve clashes between mechanical, electrical and plumbing services before fabrication, and the priority order that works.
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How MEP coordination drawings resolve clashes between mechanical, electrical and plumbing services before fabrication, and the priority order that works.

02/08/2026

2D Sketch to CAD Drawing: How the Conversion Works
How a 2D sketch becomes a CAD drawing: intent review, query list, scaling, drawing to AS 1100, and what you get back.
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How a 2D sketch becomes a CAD drawing: intent review, query list, scaling, drawing to AS 1100, and what you get back.

02/08/2026

What Does CADD Stand For? CAD vs CADD Explained
CADD stands for Computer-Aided Design and Drafting. Here is how CADD differs from CAD, and which term to use in an Australian scope of works.
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