Accurate Drawings Built Inside Your Standards
From legacy updates to new product releases, our Michigan-based team creates drawings that slide directly into your PLM system with no cleanup required.
The Problem
Design backlogs grow fast.
Designs move fast, but drawings often lag behind. Teams scramble to update dimensions and GD&T callouts while deadlines close in. Offshore vendors return files that fail format checks or lack revision control. Every re-release costs time and credibility.
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We fix that bottleneck by owning the drafting queue so your engineers can focus on design and validation.
The Solution (How Idea Group Helps)
Our drafting team works in CATIA, NX, and SolidWorks using your templates and OEM standards.
We deliver 2D drawings that meet the same quality gates your OEM reviewers use.
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How we work:
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In-house drafting and detailing under NDA — no outsourcing.
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Layer and naming conventions matched to OEM specs.
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Internal QC and peer review before release.
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Files formatted for Teamcenter or ENOVIA upload.
When you need drawings that pass first review, we make sure they do.
Our CAD Design Process
(Model → Review → Release)
Step 1 — Model Check & Prep
We verify geometry, naming, and revisions before drafting begins.
Step 2 — GD&T & Annotation
Dimensions, notes, and tolerances applied per OEM standard and ASME Y14.5.
Step 3 — Internal Quality Check
Every drawing is verified against 3D geometry for accuracy and format consistency.
Step 4 — Release Package
Final PDF and native CAD delivered ready for Teamcenter release or supplier handoff.
Why GD&T Matters in Manufacturing
Tolerances tell the story between design and production.
Clear GD&T removes interpretation errors and reduces tooling rework.
We apply GD&T to balance fit and function while meeting manufacturing cost targets.
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0 non-conformance returns YTD 2024
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Average drawing turnaround 3–5 days
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Consistent first-pass OEM approvals
Updating Legacy Drawings & Documentation
We modernize outdated drawings without rebuilding geometry.
Whether you need format conversion or full GD&T re-annotation, we align every detail to current OEM release requirements.
Typical Use Cases
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Title-block updates and revision syncs
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Imperial to metric conversion support
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Legacy part validation for new tooling
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File migration between PLM systems
Proven Results
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Hundreds of legacy updates completed since 2023
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Zero data-loss rate during migration
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Average turnaround under a week
Deliverables & Timelines
Typical Deliverables
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2D drawing package (PDF + native)
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Updated 3D models if required
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QC report and checklist
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Release summary with revision history
Typical Timelines
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New drawing creation: 3–7 days
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Legacy update: 2–5 days
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Batch release projects: custom schedule
Proven Performance Metrics
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100 % on-time delivery for drawing programs in 2024
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Average 30 % time savings for OEM clients
FAQs: CAD Drafting & GD&T Detailing Services
Can you create drawings directly from 3D models?
Yes. We routinely generate fully dimensioned 2D drawings from your 3D models in CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
Can you update legacy drawings to current OEM formats?
Absolutely. We convert and update drawings to match current release requirements without changing part geometry.
What standards do you follow?
ASME Y14.5 for GD&T and specific OEM release standards (GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tier-1).
How do you verify accuracy?
Each drawing undergoes a geometry-to-drawing cross-check and peer review before delivery.
Do you offer batch update services?
Yes. We regularly handle large-volume drawing programs for OEM suppliers.
Is your data transfer secure?
All work is performed in-house on encrypted servers under signed NDA.
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Ready to Start?
Book a 15-Minute Fit Call
Most teams already have the models. They just need a trusted partner to finish the drawings. That’s where we fit in. A 15-minute call is all it takes to review your standards and schedule your first batch.
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It’s fast: 15 minutes.
It’s focused: review requirements, get a quote.
It’s secure: NDA-ready, Michigan-based, OEM-compliant.