With the use of real world examples and illustrations, Design Graphics for Engineering Communication introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Engineering Graphics and their role in the design process. The authors highlight common techniques, practices, and standards used in industry in a manner that is motivating and easy to understand. Topics include visualization, orthographic projection, dimensions and tolerances, scaling, and parametric solid modeling. Opportunities to practice, study, and learn abound, with problems at the end of each chapter, quizzes, and assembly modeling projects.

This text presents a different approach to the traditional engineering graphics course by emphasizing the importance of sketching, 3D solid modelling and the use of design data bases throughout the engineering process.

This book is designed as a learning tool to help the aspiring engineer learn the language of engineering graphics. In this regard, this book is hardly unique, as there have been literally hundreds of books published in the past that had a similar goal. The main challenge faced by engineering graphics books comes from the difficulty of representing and describing three dimensional information on paper, which is a consequence of the two dimensional nature of printed materials. What makes this book invaluable is the use of Augmented Reality, a technology that will allow you to escape the limitations of traditional materials enabling you, the student, to truly visualize the objects being described in full 3D. To take full advantage of this book you will need a smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera, along with the apps provided.* Many parts of the book are linked to specific augmented reality content through a series of black and white markers that have been seamlessly integrated throughout the pages. In order to experience the content, your device’s camera must be pointed at these markers. The main marker, available at the beginning of the book, is used to interact with the augmented reality models, which will be rendered in real time in your device’s screen. * If you do not have an iOS or Android device, or a computer with a webcam, SOLIDWORKS files of the models used throughout the book are available for download. In addition, STL files are available so the models can be opened using your solid modeling CAD package of choice or printed using a 3D printer.

Presents a contemporary approach to teach the engineering graphics skills. This title covers design concepts, the use of CAD, the basic visualization and sketching techniques that enable students to create and communicate graphic ideas effectively. It includes examples of how graphics communication pertains to 'real-world' engineering design

The most accessible and practical roadmap to visualizing engineering projects In the newly revised Third Edition of Engineering Design Graphics: Sketching, Modeling, and Visualization, renowned engineering graphics expert James Leake delivers an intuitive and accessible guide to bringing engineering concepts and projects to visual life. Including updated coverage of everything from freehand sketching to solid modeling in CAD, the author comprehensively discusses the tools and skills you'll need to sketch, draw, model, document, design, manufacture, or simulate a project.