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Fundamentals of drafting with AutoCAD LT
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2nd ed
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Albany : Autodesk Press, 1998
ISBN:
9780538659826

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Fundamentals of Drafting with AutoCADĀ® LT, the second edition of Drafting in a Computer Age, is an abundantly-illustrated instructional drafting book that teaches the fundamentals of engineering drawing through sketching, instrument drafting, and introductory CAD skills. This new edition introduces fundamental drafting skills first with freehand sketching and drawing instruments. Then, step-by-step instructions allow students to transfer their new skills to AutoCAD LT. Key terms are highlighted within the text and listed at the end of every chapter to reinforce important concepts and terminology. In addition, each chapter concludes with step-by-step AutoCAD instructions, Drafting Exercises, and Design Exercises, allowing users to practice their new skills both manually and using AutoCAD LT.(Keywords: AutoCAD LT)


Table of Contents

Introduction to Contemporary Drafting: History
Today's Drafter's
Today's Industries
The Language of Drawing
The Graph Creator's
The Design Process
Drafting Today
types of Basic Engineering Graphics
Drafting Equipment and Supplies: Introduction
Conventional Drafting Supplies
Conventional Drafting Equipment
Manual Drafting vs
CAD
Sketching and Lettering: Introduction
Supplies
Working Drawing Sketches
Sketching Guidelines and Procedures
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting Systems: Evolution of Drafting Tools
Computer Systems
PC CAD System Components
Autocad Lt Procedures: Introduction
Starting AutoCAD LT2
Drawing Editor
Conventions Used in This Text
Working with AutoCAD LT2
Drafting Conventions and Formats: Standardization
Line Conventions
Drafting Conventions
Drawing Formats
Geometric Construction: CAD vs
Drawing Instruments
Geometric Forms
Conventional Geometric Construction
Multiview Drawings: Multiview Orthographic Projections
Selection of Views
Planes of Projection
Angles of Projection
Visualization
Inclined and Oblique Surface Projections
Dimensioning
Drawing Procedures
Dimensioning Conventions and Surface Finishes: Introduction
Systems of Dimensioning
Dimensioning Elements
Dimensioning Guidelines
Special Dimensioning Procedures
Surface Control
Tolerancing and Geometric Tolerancing: Introduction
Tolerance Dimensions
Tolerance Practices
Mating Parts
SECTIONAL VIEWS: Introduction
Cutting Plans
Section Lining
Sectional View Types
Auxiliary Views and Revolutions: Introduction
Foreshortening
Auxiliary Planes
Projection
Primary Auxiliary Views
Secondary Auxiliary Views
Completeness of Auxiliary Views
Procedures
Revolutions
Descriptive Geometry: Introduction
Points in Space
Geometric Planes
Geometric Lines
Development Drawings: Introduction
Surface Forms
Pattern Drawing Terminology
Parallel Line Development
Radial Line Development
Pictorial Drawings: Introduction
Axonometric Drawings
Oblique Drawings
Perspective Drawings
Fasteners: Introduction
Threaded Fasteners
Drafting Procedures
Types of Threaded Fastening Devices
Fastener Templates
Threaded Permanent Fasteners
Springs
Drafting Procedures and Storage Systems: Introduction
Functional Drafting
Revisions
Storage Systems
Working systems: Introduction
Working Drawings
Working Drawing Dimensions
WELDING DRAWINGS: Introduction
Welding Processes
Welding Symbols
Data Selection
Welding Type Symbol Applications
Welded Joints
Gears And Cams: Introduction
Gears and Drives
Cam Mechanisms
PIPING DRAWINGS: Introduction
Pipe Connections
Pipe Standards
Piping Drawings
Electronics Drafting: Introduction
Electronic Industry Standards
Electronics Drawing Symbols
Types of Electronic Drawings
Standard Symbol Charts
Drawing Schematic Diagrams
Drawing Connection Diagrams
Drawing Logic Diagrams
Tool Design Drafting: Introduction
Jigs and Fixtures
Standard Parts
Jig and Fixture Design
Architectural drafting: Gathering Information
Residential Styles
Design Considerations
Design Sequence
Working Drawings
Support Documents
Types of Buildings
Ergonomics
APPENDIX A Tables
APPENDIX BB APPENDIX BB
Glossary
Index