• Mechanical design productivity tools: Includes a wide range of productivity tools such as standardized parts libraries, mechanical drafting tools, and automated mechanical CAD tasks.
• Layer management: Provides specialized layer management tailored for mechanical drafting, making it easier to organize and manage complex mechanical designs.
• Bill of materials (BOM) generation: Facilitates the creation of accurate bills of materials directly from the CAD drawings, ensuring consistency and accuracy in manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Standard parts and symbols: Offers a comprehensive library of standard parts and symbols specific to mechanical engineering disciplines, aiding in faster design creation and documentation.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T): Supports GD&T symbols and annotations, essential for communicating precise engineering specifications and tolerances.
• Integration with Autodesk Inventor: Enables seamless interoperability with Autodesk Inventor, allowing users to import 3D models from Inventor into AutoCAD Mechanical for detailing and documentation.
• Enhanced drafting standards: Includes features like hole tables, revision clouds, and mechanical layer management, which adhere to mechanical drafting standards and improve drawing consistency.

Reasons to use AutoCAD Mechanical :

• Specialized Tools for Mechanical Design: AutoCAD Mechanical offers a comprehensive set of specialized tools specifically designed for mechanical engineering tasks. These tools include standardized parts libraries, mechanical drafting tools, and automated workflows tailored to mechanical design requirements.
• Productivity and Efficiency: The software enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks such as creating and editing mechanical designs, generating bills of materials (BOM), and managing mechanical components. This automation reduces design time and minimizes errors.
• Industry Standards Compliance: AutoCAD Mechanical helps users adhere to industry standards and regulations with features like standardized parts libraries, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) tools, and support for international drafting standards.
• Integration with Autodesk Ecosystem: It seamlessly integrates with other Autodesk software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Electrical, allowing for easy collaboration and interoperability between mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines.