Exploring Drafting - Hardcover

Walker, John R.; Mathis, Bernard D.

 
9781605254050: Exploring Drafting

Synopsis

Exploring Drafting is designed for use in introductory drafting courses at any instructional level. This text provides a strong foundation in drafting fundamentals and teaches essential manual (traditional) and CAD drafting skills. Coverage includes detailed instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic projection, and dimensioning practices. The text covers techniques and procedures used in creating multiview drawings, section views, auxiliary views, pictorial views, and pattern developments. End-of-chapter drawing problems reinforce the chapter content and help students build problem-solving skills. Exploring Drafting features a colorful, highly illustrated design to promote student interest.

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About the Author

John R. Walker is a longtime author for G-W. He is the author of 13 textbooks (not all G-W products) and many magazine articles. John did his undergraduate studies at Millersville University and has an MS in industrial education from the University of Maryland. He taught industrial arts and vocational education for 32 years. John also worked as a machinist for the US Air Force and as a draftsman at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds. He is now retired from teaching. Bernard D. Mathis has taught high school drafting for more than 30 years. He teaches at Sterling High School in Sterling, Colorado. Bernie has bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial arts education from the University of Northern Colorado.

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