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

by Dale H. Besterfield, Robert E O'Hagan (Primary Contributor)

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.

367 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983