Includes bibliographical references and index

The worldwide graphic language for design -- Layouts and lettering -- Technical sketching -- Geometric constructions -- Orthographic projection -- Drawing representation -- Section views -- Auxiliary views -- Manufacturing processes -- Dimensioning -- Tolerancing -- Threads, fasteners, and springs -- Working drawings -- Drawing management -- Axonometric projection -- Perspective drawings -- Gears and cams -- Electronic diagrams -- Structural drawing -- Landform drawings -- Piping drawings -- Welding representation

Technical Drawing and Engineering Graphics, Fourteenth Edition, provides a clear, comprehensive introduction and detailed, easy-to-use reference to creating 2D documentation drawings and engineering graphics by hand or using CAD. It offers excellent technical detail, up-to-date standards, motivating real-world examples, and clearly explained theory and technique in a colorful, highly visual, concisely written format. Designed as an efficient tool for busy, visually oriented learners, this edition expands on well-tested material, bringing its content up-to-date with the latest standards, materials, industries and production processes. Colored models and animations bring the material to life for the student on the book���s companion website. Updated exercises that feature sheet metal and plastic parts are a part of the excellent Giesecke problem set. --