What Is a Revision Block

During the life of a product, parts that are used for many years, may be revised several times to improve performance or reduce cost. After a drawing change request is made, the drawing is modified. … As each revision is made to the drawing, an entry is placed in the revision block.

What is the purpose of a revision block?

The revision block, located in the upper right hand corner, shows details about the changes that were made to roll the revision. The Revision Block includes the revision, the description of what changes were made, the date of the revision, and approval of the revision.

What is a revision in manufacturing?

Revision control for manufacturing companies is managed through engineering changes, which are also known as engineering change orders (ECOs). Revisions are used to manage pending and released changes to parts, assemblies, software, drawings, and other documents.

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