Fundamentals of Technical Graphics concentrates on the main concepts and principles of technical graphics. The book is divided into two volumes: volume one contains chapters one to five, whereas volume two comprises of chapters six to ten. Volume one covers the topics of drafting guidelines, free hand sketching, computer design drafting (CDD) systems, geometric and shape construction, and standard multiview drawing creation. Volume two treats the topics of auxiliary views, section views, basic dimensioning, isometric drawings, and working drawings. The appendices provide introductory discussions about screw fasteners, general and geometric tolerancing, and surface quality and symbols. The book is written with current drafting standards of American National Standards Institute/American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME) in mind. The style is plain and discussions are straight to the point. Its principle goal is meeting the needs of first- and second-year students in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, and related disciplines.

Fundamentals of Technical Graphics concentrates on the main concepts and principles of technical graphics. The book is divided into two volumes: volume one contains chapters one to five, whereas volume two comprises of chapters six to ten. Volume one covers the topics of drafting guidelines, free hand sketching, computer design drafting (CDD) systems, geometric and shape construction, and standard multiview drawing creation. Volume two treats the topics of auxiliary views, section views, basic dimensioning, isometric drawings, and working drawings. The appendices provide introductory discussions about screw fasteners, general and geometric tolerancing, and surface quality and symbols. The book is written with current drafting standards of American National Standards Institute/American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME) in mind. The style is plain and discussions are straight to the point. Its principle goal is meeting the needs of first- and second-year students in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, and related disciplines.

Fundamentals of Graphics Communication presents a modern approach to engineering and technical graphics. It covers drawing techniques from both a contemporary, CAD-oriented perspective and a traditional perspective. The engineering design process receives special attention throughout this text, through the use of design case studies, a consistent problem-solving methodology, many real examples taken from industry, and a selection of design problems for the student. New features of this edition include: new sections on virtual reality; updated surface modeling coverage; new Design in Industry cases from Kohler, John Deere, Stryker Medical, among others; dozens of tear-out worksheets for additional drawing and sketching practice; and more. The text is supported by a rich assortment of supplements, including a dynamic Online Learning center for students and instructors with an image bank, animations, AutoCAD problems, career links, and quizzes.

Attention to the metric system and a discussion of computer methods supplement a text covering all aspects of the graphics of engineering design and construction.

Fundamentals of Technical Graphics concentrates on the main concepts and principles of technical graphics and provides users with the information they need most in an easy and straightforward manner. The book is divided into two volumes: Volume I contains Chapters 1 to 5, where as Volume II comprises of Chapters 6 to 10. The chapters and topics are organized in a sequence that makes learning a gradual transition from one level to another. However, each chapter is presented in a self-contained manner and may be studied separately. In each chapter, techniques are presented for implementing the topics treated. Chapter 1 gives the basic information a beginner needs to get started with drafting. Chapter 2 focuses on basic sketching tools and techniques. Chapter 3 discusses computer design drafting (CDD) systems and provides relevant information to make the student an informed user of the systems. Chapter 4 covers shape construction, the foundation of creating drawing views. Chapter 5 presents the principles and techniques for creating standard multiview drawings. Chapter 6 discusses auxiliary view creation, whereas Chapter 7 focuses on section view creation. Basic dimensioning is covered in Chapter 8. Isometric pictorials are presented in Chapter 9. Working drawings are covered in Chapter 10, the heart of drafting, and practical information is provided for creating them. The Appendix provides introductory discussions about screw fasteners, general and geometric tolerancing, and surface quality and symbols.