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Learn Practical Techniques for Mechanical Drawing

The IR Technical Engineer Education Institute is hosting a public seminar aimed at enhancing the skills required for creating mechanical drawings that effectively encompass the fields of processing, measurement, material, and surface treatment. By grounding the content in JIS drawing standards, participants will learn strategies and practical techniques to better incorporate real-world information into their designs.

Although adhering to JIS drawing standards is necessary, not every scenario encountered in the field is covered by norms or textbooks. Insufficient knowledge of processing and measurement can lead to misinterpretation of the drawings, added verification processes, rework, and ultimately increased costs. Additionally, the retirement of veteran engineers and the separation between design and manufacturing departments have reduced opportunities for younger engineers to gain insights from the processing environment. Therefore, there is a pressing need to supplement the JIS rules with practical knowledge related to processing and measurement when creating drawings.

Seminar Overview

Seminar Title: How to Create User-Friendly Drawings - Information Edition
Venue:

• - In-person: Japan IR Co., Ltd. Headquarters Seminar Room (3-minute walk from Akihabara Station)
• - LIVE Streaming: Online attendance via Zoom

Date:

• - In-person & LIVE Streaming: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Participants will also gain access to an archived session from October 9 to October 23, 2026.

Capacity: 16 participants for in-person attendance
Fee: 49,500 yen per person (including tax)
Instructor: Makoto Imai (CEO of Ridge Lift Inc.)

Detailed Course Content

Participants in this seminar will first revisit the fundamentals of JIS drawing standards and learn how to systematically organize non-standard field information for inclusion in their drawings. The goal is for designers, processors, and measurement personnel alike to have a clear and unified understanding of the content in the drawings, facilitating smoother operations. Through systematic study from themes such as materials, processing methods, measurement, dimensions, and annotations, attendees will gain insights traditionally held by veteran designers.

Seminar Program

1. Fundamentals and Applications of Drafting
- Start with the basics: adhering to JIS standards
- Incorporate your ideas for information not covered by JIS
- Create highly refined drawings by including omitted on-site information (this is the seminar's goal)
2. Drawings Reflecting Design Intent
- What does a drawing reflecting design intent look like?
- Assembly criteria and functional criteria
- Can design intent be expressed solely through dimensions?
3. Incorporating Design Elements into Drawings
- Design elements of block-shaped components
- Design elements of shafts and cylindrical materials
- Design elements of angle blocks, among others
4. Integrating Processing Knowledge into Drawings
- (1) Material knowledge
- (2) Cutting operations (lathe and milling)
- (3) Hole processing
- (4) Special processing (EDM and laser processing)
- (5) Grinding processing
- (6) Sheet metal processing
- (7) Heat treatment and plating
5. Techniques to Elevate Drawings
- Techniques for expressing the function of holes
- Clearly indicating the required regions or parts
- Techniques for clear dimensioning by process

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for engineers involved in product development, design, and planning in the manufacturing industry, particularly those with 4 to 7 years of practical experience in mechanical design and drafting.

For more details about this seminar, click here: Seminar Details

The IR Technical Engineer Education Institute remains committed to providing knowledge and expertise that are useful in real-world manufacturing settings through technical seminars, e-learning, training, and publications.

About Japan IR Co., Ltd.

With over 50 years of experience, Japan IR offers a wide range of specialized services focused on technical solutions, including patent and intellectual property solutions, technical information research, education for engineers in the manufacturing industry, and producing technical content.
Company Website: Japan IR
IR Technical Engineer Education Institute: Engineer Education
Address: 3rd Floor, CYK Kanda Iwamotocho Building, 15-1 Kanda Iwamotocho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0033
Phone: 03-6206-4966