Vinson, Gerald Edward. <br/><br/>
Essentials of engineering design graphics :  a modular approach to graphics for engineers / 
Gerald E. Vinson. 
 - Dubuque, Iowa :  Kendall/Hunt Pub.,  c2003. 
 - x, 226 p. :  ill. ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/> CONTENTS<br/><br/>INTRODUCTION<br/>why engineering design graphics<br/>Modular instructional materials<br/>Preparing for work in industry<br/><br/>COMMUNICATING ACROSS TIME-LINES $ LETTERING<br/>Freehand lettering<br/>10 basic rules for lettering notes and dimensions<br/>some tips from the Pros<br/>e.tc<br/><br/>SKETCHING FOR ENGINEERS<br/>Effectiveness of sketches<br/>Basic elements of sketches<br/>Building blocks for sketches<br/>E.tc<br/><br/>DETAILED SKETCHES<br/>Using different line types<br/>Getting started<br/>Proper definition<br/>E.tc<br/><br/>SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONING<br/>Rules for dimensioning<br/>Placement of dimensions<br/>Table driven dimensions<br/>E.tc<br/><br/>SCREW THREADS AND FASTENERS<br/>Basic definition<br/>Thread terminology<br/>Thread notations in U.S.A<br/>Etc<br/><br/>SPECIAL TYPES OF VIEWS<br/>Sectioned views<br/>Broken out section<br/>Full section<br/>E.tc<br/><br/>TOLERANCES IN DESIGN<br/>Expression of tolerances<br/>Design for mating parts<br/>Types of fits<br/>E.tc<br/><br/>WORKING DRAWINGS<br/>Layout and analysis drawings<br/>Details and specifications<br/>Assembly drawings<br/>E.tc<br/><br/><br/>ENGINEERING DESIGN<br/>The design process<br/>Steps of engineering design<br/>Design teams<br/>E.tc<br/><br/>COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING<br/>Historical concepts<br/>Common software concepts<br/>E.tc<br/><br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes index 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0757505120 9780757505126 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Engineering design
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>604.2  / VIN