Technical Sketching with an Introduction to CAD: For Engineers, Technologists and Technicians

Besterfield PH.D., Dale H

ISBN 10: 0134725727 / ISBN 13: 9780134725727

Published by Prentice Hall, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Technical Sketching with an Introduction to CAD: For Engineers, Technologists and Technicians
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134725727
• ISBN 13: 9780134725727
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Teaches beginning students in technical programs in two- and four-year colleges and technical institutes how to create pictorial sketches, read and interpret working drawings, and understand the basic principles of graphic communication as an initial step toward acquiring proficiency in computer-aided drafting and design. Coverage includes orthographic projection, sectional views, and drawing in CAD, with b&w illustrations. Pages are perforated, with chapter exercises given in worksheet form at the end of the book. This third edition updates dimensioning and tolerancing material to conform to new standards, and includes new exercises. For use in machine tool, automotive, electronics, electrical, maintenance, welding, engineering technology, and industrial technology programs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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A straightforward approach to engineering graphics that introduces the basics of communicating ideas through detailed and accurate three-view or pictorial sketches. It enables working drawings to be produced by computer and explains how to interpret working drawings as well as the basic principles of graphic communications toward understanding computer-aided drafting and design. Designed to encourage proficiency, this book introduces the basics of technical sketching techniques, lettering, and instrument drawing. It also provides detailed descriptions of orthographic projections, including pictorials, auxiliary views, and sectioning. The third edition of Technical Sketching with an Introduction to CAD: For Engineers, Technologists and Technicians has been revised to reflect the latest standards of dimensioning and tolerances as well as a new chapter on Autocad. It also includes metric units. An essential reference for any engineering professional.