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The Mechanical toolset is included with AutoCAD
2021 Mechanical toolset
Design faster with an industry-specific toolset for mechanical engineering, including 700,000+ intelligent parts and features.
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Mechanical toolset features
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700,000+ standard parts and features
Produce accurate drawings with standard components.
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Machinery generators and calculators
Efficiently analyse designs, including shaft, spring, belt, chain and cam generators.
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Document 3D CAD models
Detail native Inventor part and assembly models.
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Reusable mechanical drawing detailing tools
Use intelligent drafting tools made for mechanical design.
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AutoCAD mobile app
Take the power of AutoCAD® wherever you go.
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Smart mechanical engineering dimensions
Create dimensions using abbreviated dialogue boxes.
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Support for international drafting standards
Deliver standards-based design documentation.
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Associative balloons and bills of materials
Create automated part lists and BOMs.
Benefits of the Mechanical toolset
In this study, the Mechanical toolset boosted productivity by 55%,* bringing dramatic time savings to common AutoCAD® mechanical design tasks.
*As with all performance tests, results may vary based on machine, operating system, filters and even source material.
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