A Course of Instruction in Machine Drawing Design: For Technical Schools and Engineer Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Ripper

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656721634 ISBN 13: 9780656721634

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master machine drawing and design with a practical, graded course for technical schools and engineers.

This book provides a complete program in machine drawing and the elements of machine design, intended as a preparatory or supplementary course beside on‑the‑job training. It guides the student from simple projections to complex engine and machine details, with full dimensions and realistic drawing practice.

A large portion of the content is organized around plates and sketches that explain form and construction, helping learners visualize how parts fit together. The work also introduces preliminary topics on working drawings, shading, colouring, and the basics of materials and construction.

• A carefully graduated set of exercises spanning fifty‑two plates and many explanatory engravings
• Practice drawing engines, lathes, gearings, valves, and other machine details with full dimensions
• Explanatory sketches that clarify form and function when models aren’t available
• Guidance on making and interpreting working drawings, shading, and colour in finished drawings

Ideal for readers training in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related technical fields, and for those preparing to work in workshops or design offices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656721634
• ISBN 13: 9780656721634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 209