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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:
Chapter One The Worldwide Language for Graphic Design
Understanding the Role of Technical Drawings
1.1 Graphics Tools in Action
1.2 Rapid Prototyping
1.3 Drafting Standards
1.4 Creativity Techniques
1.5 Product Definition
1.6 Showing the Design Process in a Portfolio
Chapter TWO Layouts and Lettering
Understanding Projections
2.1 Alphabet of Lines
2.2 Freehand Lines
2.3 Measurement Systems
2.4 Drawing Scale
2.5 Specifying the Scale on a
Drawing
2.6 Lettering
2.7 Lettering Standards
2.8 Using Guidelines for Hand
Lettering
2.9 Vertical and Inclined Letters and Numerals41
2.10 Fractions
2.11 Spacing of Letters and Words
2.12 Lettering for Titles
2.13 Drawing Pencils
2.14 Templates
2.15 CAD Tools
2.16 Sketching and Drawing Media
2.17 Standard Sheets
2.18 Standard Layout Elements
2.19 Layouts
2.20 Planning Your Drawing or Sketch
Chapter Three Visualization and Sketching
Understanding Solid Objects
Understanding Sketching Techniques
3.1 Technique of Lines
3.2 Sketching Straight Lines
3.3 Sketching Circles, Arcs, and Ellipses
3.4 Maintaining Proportions
3.5 One-View Drawings
3.6 Pictorial Sketching
3.7 Projection Methods
3.8 Axonometric Projection
3.9 Isometric Projection
3.10 Isometric Drawing
3.11 Making an Isometric Drawing
3.12 Offset Location Measurements
Isometric Drawings of Inclined Surfaces
3.13 Hidden Lines and Centerlines
3.14 Angles in Isometric
3.15 Irregular Objects
3.16 Curves in Isometric
3.17 True Ellipses in Isometric
3.18 Orienting Ellipses in Isometric Drawings
3.19 Drawing Isometric Cylinders
3.20 Screw Threads in Isometric
3.21 Arcs in Isometric
3.22 Spheres in Isometric
3.23 Oblique Sketches
3.24 Length of Receding Lines
3.25 Choice of Position in Oblique Drawings
3.26 Ellipses for Oblique Drawings1
3.27 Angles in Oblique Projection
3.28 Sketching Assemblies
3.29 Sketching Perspectives
3.30 Curves and Circles in Perspective
3.31 Shading
3.32 Computer Graphics
3.33 Drawing on Drawing
Chapter Four Geometry for Modeling and Design
Coordinates for 3D CAD Modeling
Geometric Entit