Mechanical Standards
Configure drawing styles, layers, frames, annotations and parts according to supported ANSI, BSI, DIN, ISO and JIS standards.
Professional 2D Mechanical CAD
ARES Mechanical
Accelerate the creation of production-ready mechanical drawings
ARES Mechanical combines the professional DWG-editing capabilities of ARES Commander with specialized tools for 2D mechanical design. It helps engineers create standardized component drawings, assembly documentation, bills of materials and manufacturing drawings more efficiently.
Native DWG workflow
2D mechanical drafting
Standard parts libraries
BOM and parts lists
Product overview
DWG drafting designed for mechanical engineering
ARES Mechanical is developed for mechanical designers, manufacturing engineers, machine builders, tooling companies, plant-layout planners and maintenance departments that create and revise detailed 2D drawings.
The software provides general-purpose 2D and 3D DWG-editing capabilities through the ARES Commander platform while adding specialized mechanical commands, industry standards, parts libraries, intelligent annotations and production-documentation tools.
Its familiar CAD interface and command-based workflow help users transition from other DWG-based mechanical drafting applications with minimal disruption.
Key capabilities
Specialized features for mechanical drafting
Create detailed, standardized and production-ready mechanical drawings with tools designed specifically for manufacturing documentation.
Standard Parts Libraries
Insert commonly used mechanical components from integrated standards-based parts libraries.
Power Dimensioning
Create and arrange mechanical dimensions using intelligent tools designed for production drawings.
Mechanical Symbols
Add manufacturing, surface, welding and other mechanical symbols to communicate production requirements clearly.
Part References
Assign structured component information to drawing objects for use in balloons and parts lists.
Balloons
Identify components in assembly drawings using associative balloon annotations connected with part-reference information.
Parts Lists and BOM
Generate structured parts lists and bills of materials from component information within the drawing.
Mechanical Layers
Organize mechanical objects using standardized layers and predefined properties.
Centre Lines and Marks
Add centre lines and centre marks to holes, circles and symmetrical mechanical components.
Drawing Frames
Insert standardized drawing borders, title blocks and sheet information according to the selected mechanical standard.
Detail and Section Views
Prepare detailed views and sections to communicate internal geometry and critical manufacturing information.
Native DWG Editing
Create, open, modify and save DWG drawings for reliable exchange with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.
Drawing standards
Standardize mechanical documentation
Selecting a mechanical standard helps configure the drawing environment with predefined settings for layers, dimensions, annotations, drawing frames and available components.
ANSI Inch
United States customary units
ANSI Metric
Metric mechanical documentation
BSI
British drafting standards
DIN
German industrial standards
ISO
International standards
JIS
Japanese industrial standards
Standard components
Reduce the time required to draw common parts
Use predefined mechanical components instead of repeatedly drawing standard hardware and production features from the beginning.
Fasteners
Insert supported bolts, nuts, screws, washers and related fastening components.
Holes and Threads
Create standardized holes, threaded features and their associated drawing representations.
Shaft Components
Add supported shaft-related elements and standard mechanical features.
Bearings and Components
Select supported standard components according to the applicable design specification.
Steel Profiles
Use standard structural profiles where applicable in mechanical and fabrication drawings.
Reusable Company Parts
Standardize frequently used drawing components and company-specific design content.
Assembly documentation
Connected parts, balloons and bills of materials
Organize assembly information and reduce inconsistencies between the drawing and the parts list.
Create the Assembly Drawing
Prepare the mechanical assembly using DWG drafting and reusable drawing components.
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Assign Part References
Add component numbers, descriptions, quantities and relevant drawing information.
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Add Balloons
Identify individual components using balloons connected with their part references.
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Generate the Parts List
Produce a structured parts list or bill of materials for the mechanical assembly.
Mechanical annotation
Communicate manufacturing requirements clearly
Add dimensions, tolerances, symbols and production notes using standardized tools designed for mechanical drawings.
Linear, aligned, angular and radial dimensions
Mechanical power dimensioning
Dimension styles and arrangements
Geometric tolerance information
Surface-texture symbols
Welding symbols and annotations
Hole and thread information
Centre lines and centre marks
Leaders, notes and technical instructions
Drawing revisions and production updates
Powered by ARES Commander
General-purpose DWG capabilities included
In addition to mechanical drafting tools, users can access the general CAD capabilities of the underlying ARES Commander platform.
2D Drawing
Lines, arcs, circles, polylines, splines, hatches and other precise drawing entities.
Drawing Modification
Move, copy, rotate, mirror, scale, trim, extend, fillet, chamfer and array.
Layers and Properties
Manage colours, line types, line weights, transparency and drawing organization.
Blocks and References
Work with blocks, attributes, external references and reusable design content.
Layouts and Viewports
Prepare drawing sheets with scaled views, annotations and title blocks.
Printing and PDF
Print drawings and publish technical documentation for production or customer review.
3D DWG Editing
Access supported 3D viewing and editing capabilities when required for occasional 3D work.
Customization
Adapt the software through supported customization and automation technologies.
Applications
Where ARES Mechanical can be used
Machine Design
Prepare machine layouts, assemblies, components and detailed production drawings.
Tool and Fixture Design
Create tooling concepts, machining fixtures, inspection fixtures and related documentation.
Mould and Die Documentation
Produce component details, assembly drawings and manufacturing documentation for tooling projects.
Plant Layout
Prepare factory layouts, machine-positioning drawings and production-line documentation.
Fabrication
Develop fabrication details for sheet metal, laser cutting, structural components and welded assemblies.
Maintenance Engineering
Review and update legacy DWG drawings for machines, facilities and plant equipment.
Production Engineering
Prepare process drawings, work instructions and shop-floor documentation.
Conceptual Design
Create fast mechanical concepts and technical sketches before progressing to detailed engineering.
Recommended users
Who should use ARES Mechanical?
Mechanical designers
Manufacturing engineers
Machine builders
Tool and mould designers
Production engineers
Plant-layout planners
Maintenance engineers
Fabrication companies
Technical documentation teams
Organizations maintaining legacy DWG drawings
Connected drawing workflow
Extend drawing access with ARES Trinity
Eligible ARES Mechanical configurations can connect desktop drafting with cloud and mobile workflows for viewing, sharing, commenting and field access.
ARES Mechanical
Create detailed mechanical drawings and production documentation using the Windows desktop application.
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ARES Kudo
Share DWG drawings online and collect comments from customers, suppliers or internal reviewers.
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ARES Touch
View, mark up and revise supported DWG content using Android and iOS devices.
Specialized ARES Mechanical features may remain desktop-based. Confirm cloud and mobile feature availability for the selected licence.
Business advantages
Why choose ARES Mechanical?
Use dedicated mechanical commands and libraries instead of manually creating every component.
Apply common standards, layers, symbols, dimensions and drawing formats across engineering projects.
Connect part references, balloons and parts lists to reduce inconsistencies in assembly documentation.
Continue using existing mechanical drawings and exchange DWG files with customers and suppliers.
Use a familiar CAD interface, commands and drawing concepts to support faster adoption.
Access the general 2D and 3D DWG capabilities provided through the ARES Commander platform.
Product comparison
ARES Mechanical vs ARES Commander
| Capability | ARES Mechanical | ARES Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Native DWG drafting | Yes | Yes |
| General-purpose 2D CAD | Yes | Yes |
| 3D DWG capabilities | Included | Yes |
| Mechanical drafting standards | Yes | Not specialized |
| Standard mechanical parts | Yes | Not specialized |
| Mechanical power dimensioning | Yes | Not specialized |
| Part references and balloons | Yes | Not specialized |
| Mechanical BOM and parts lists | Yes | Not specialized |
| Mechanical symbols | Yes | Not specialized |
| Supported desktop platform | Windows 64-bit | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Primary application | Mechanical design and detailing | General-purpose professional CAD |
Licensing
Flexible deployment for engineering organizations
Licence availability and included services may vary according to country, product version and selected commercial configuration.
Perpetual Licence
Continue using the purchased software version without an ongoing licence term.
Term Licence
Use ARES Mechanical through an available annual or multi-year licensing arrangement.
Network Licence
Share available licences among authorized users within the permitted network environment.
Trinity Configuration
Add compatible cloud and mobile services to support drawing access beyond the desktop.
Contact the authorized sales partner to confirm licence availability, maintenance, upgrades, training and technical-support options.
Frequently asked questions
ARES Mechanical FAQ
What is ARES Mechanical?
ARES Mechanical is a DWG-based CAD solution combining ARES Commander with specialized tools for 2D mechanical design, detailing and production documentation.
Who should use ARES Mechanical?
It is suitable for mechanical designers, machine builders, manufacturing engineers, fabrication companies, tooling companies, plant-layout planners and maintenance departments.
Can ARES Mechanical open existing DWG drawings?
Yes. It uses a native DWG workflow for creating, modifying and saving drawings.
Does it include standard mechanical components?
Yes. It provides standards-based mechanical parts and features that help reduce repetitive drafting.
Can ARES Mechanical generate a bill of materials?
Yes. Part references, balloons and parts-list tools can be used to organize assembly information and generate BOM documentation.
Which mechanical standards are supported?
The available standards include ANSI Inch, ANSI Metric, BSI, DIN, ISO and JIS. Confirm specific content availability for the selected version.
Does ARES Mechanical support 3D CAD?
ARES Mechanical includes general DWG-editing capabilities from the ARES Commander platform and is designed primarily for specialized 2D mechanical drafting.
Which operating system is required?
ARES Mechanical is available for supported 64-bit Windows systems. Confirm the current system requirements before installation.
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