Exploring Drafting, 11th Edition
Exploring Drafting is designed for use in introductory drafting courses at any instructional level. This text provides a strong foundation in drafting fundamentals and teaches essential manual (traditional) and CAD drafting skills. Coverage includes detailed instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic projection, and dimensioning practices. The text covers techniques and procedures used in creating multiview drawings, section views, auxiliary views, pictorial views, and pattern developments. End-of-chapter drawing problems reinforce the chapter content and help students build problem-solving skills. Exploring Drafting features a colorful, highly illustrated design to promote student interest.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Exploring Drafting, 11th Edition
- Front Matter
- 1 - Why Study Drafting?
- 2 - Careers in Drafting
- 3 - Sketching
- 4 - Drafting Equipment
- 5 - Drafting Techniques
- 6 - Basic Geometric Construction
- 7 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- 8 - Lettering
- 9 - Multiview Drawings
- 10 - Dimensioning
- 11 - Sectional Views
- 12 - Auxiliary Views
- 13 - Pictorials
- 14 - Pattern Development
- 15 - Working Drawings
- 16 - Making Prints
- 17 - Design
- 18 - Models, Mockups, and Prototypes
- 19 - Maps
- 20 - Graphs and Charts
- 21 - Welding Drafting
- 22 - Fasteners
- 23 - Electrical and Electronics Drafting
- 24 - Architectural Drafting
- 25 - Manufacturing Processes
- Useful Information
- Glossary
- Index