TS 5602

TS 5602 is the standard for the drawing rules used when preparing technical drawings for wood processing, especially in furniture and joinery manufacture. Its subject is the consistent presentation of dimensions, views and technical information so that wood-based products can be read and produced through a common drafting language.

Why drawing conventions matter in wood processing

In wood-related manufacturing, a technical drawing is more than a visual sketch: it is the reference used to interpret part sizes, assembly relationships and production details. Furniture and joinery often involve a wide variety of materials, joints and finishing details, so consistent drawing conventions help reduce misunderstanding and make the transition from design to workshop clearer. This standard covers the rules for preparing those drawings.

Technical context behind the subject

In general technical drawing practice, line types, dimensioning, view selection and the clear representation of part relationships are essential for communicating how an item is made. In wood processing, that general discipline is applied to products such as solid wood parts, boards, panels, frames and joinery elements, where size, edges and joints must be expressed unambiguously. The standard therefore sits within the broader field of engineering drawing while focusing on woodworking applications.

• Used for drawings that serve furniture and joinery production.
• Supports a shared and orderly way of presenting technical information for wood products.
• Helps bridge design, dimension reading and assembly in manufacture.
• Adapts general technical drawing principles to woodworking practice.