Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics

Description

This full-color text offers a clear, complete introduction and detailed reference for creating 3D models and 2D documentation drawings. Building on its reputation as a trusted reference, this edition expands on the role that 3D CAD databases now play in design and documentation. Superbly integrated illustrations, text, step-by-step instructions, and navigation make it easier than ever to master key skills and knowledge. Throughout, the authors demonstrate 3D and 2D drawing skills and CAD usage in real-world work practice in today's leading disciplines. They combine strong technical detail, real-world examples, and current standards, materials, industries, and processes-all in a format that is efficient, colorful, and visual. Features: Splash Spread: Appealing chapter opener provides context and motivation. References and Web Links: Useful weblinks and standards provided upfront in each chapter. Understanding Section: Foundational introductions, tabbed for easy navigation, outline each topic's importance, use, visualization tips, and theory. Detail Section: Detailed, well-tested explanations of drawing techniques, variations, and examples-organized into quick-read sections, numbered for easy reference. CAD at Work Section: Breakout pages offer tips on generating drawings from 2D or 3D models. Portfolio Section: Examples of finished drawings show how techniques are applied in the real world. Key Words: Italicized on first reference, summarized after each chapter. Chapter: Summaries and Review Questions: Efficiently reinforce learning. Exercises: Outstanding problem sets with updated exercises, including parts, assembly drawings from CAD models, sketching problems, and orthographic projections. Review: Great - Great Review: An updated version of a classic text and a useful reference - Even though the process of creating technical drawings has changed so much over the last several decades, the need for clear and accurate drawings in design and development activities is as strong as ever. Many of the details involved in producing a good diagram are handled by CAD/CAM software to facilitate the design process and help reduce the burden on the designer, but I wanted to have a good technical drawing reference showing correct drawing basics, with proper examples (and sometimes even noting poor approaches) and useful information all in one place. I completed a technical drawing course as part of an electrical engineering degree program some years ago using an earlier edition of this text. This one course stuck with me and has probably been one of the most valuable to me over time, since I have needed to use drawing skills on a daily basis in creating design documents, schematics, and diagrams. The need to present ideas and information clearly will always be there, even if methods have changed and evolved beyond pencils, templates, and drafting tables. This book covers much of the "old school" methods, but has been updated for current CAD/CAM design flows. I would have like to have seen more in the way of "best practices" for electrical schematics, since I've seen many "poor examples" and surely have even created a few of my own. But I'm glad to see the book has been updated through many versions, and pleased that I purchased this one.