Technical Graphics Communication

Overview

Main description

In its fourth edition, Technical Graphics Communication has become a standard in the field of engineering and technical graphics. This text presents both traditional and modern approaches to technical graphics, providing engineering and technology students with a strong foundation in standard drawing practices and techniques.

Strong emphasis on design and industrial applications is found throughout, reinforcing the real and practical ways that technical graphics skills are used in real companies.

Table of contents

Part 1-Global Implementation of Technical Graphics 1-Introduction to Graphics Communications2-The Engineering Design Process3-Design in Industry4-The Role of Technical Graphics In Production, Automation, and Manufacturing ProcessesPart 2-Fundamental of Technical Graphics5-Design Visualization6-Technical Drawing Tools7-Sketching and Text8-Engineering Geometry and Construction9-Three-Dimensional Modeling10-Multiview Drawings11-Axonometric and Oblique Drawings12-Perspective Drawings13-Auxiliary ViewsPart 3-Descriptive Geometry14-Fundamentals of Descriptive Geometry15-Intersections and DevelopmentsPart 4-Standard Technical Graphics Practices16-Section Views17-Dimensioning and Tolerancing Practices18-Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Basics19-Fastening Devices and Methods20-Working Drawings21-Technical Data Presentation22-Mechanisms: Gears, Cams, Bearings, and Linkages23-Electronic Drawings24-Piping Drawings25-Welding Drawings