Chapter 1

Getting started 1

1-1 Introduction 2
1-2 Tabs and Panels 5
1-3 The Command Line Window 6
1-4 Command Tools 7
1-5 Starting a New Drawing 8
1-6 Naming a Drawing 8
1-7 Drawing Units 11
1-8 Drawing Limits 13
1-9 Grid and Snap 17
1-10 Drawing Problem 18
1-11 Save and Save As 21
1-12 Open 23
1-13 Close 24
1-14 Exercise Problems 25

Chapter 2

Fundamentals of 2D construction 29

2-1 Introduction 29
2-2 Line--Random Points 29
2-3 Erase 32
2-4 Line--Snap Points 34
2-5 Line--Dynamic Input 35
2-6 Construction Line 38
2-7 Circle 42
2-8 Circle Centerline 45
2-9 Polyline 46
2-10 Spline 50
2-11 Ellipse 51
2-12 Rectangle 54
2-13 Polygon 55
2-14 Point 56
2-15 Text 57
2-16 Move 62
2-17 Copy 63
2-18 Offset 64
2-19 Mirror 65
2-20 Array 65
2-21 Rotate 68
2-22 Trim 69
2-23 Extend 70
2-24 Break 71
2-25 Chamfer 72
2-26 Fillet 73
2-27 Table 74
2-28 Exercise Problems 78

Chapter 3

Advanced commands 89

3-1 Introduction 89
3-2 Object Snap 89
3-3 Osnap--Endpoint 92
3-4 Osnap--Midpoint 93
3-5 Osnap--Intersection 93
3-6 Osnap--Apparent Intersection 94
3-7 Osnap--Center 95
3-8 Osnap--Quadrant 96
3-9 Osnap--Perpendicular 96
3-10 Osnap--Tangent 97
3-11 Osnap--Nearest 97
3-12 Drawing Problem 98
3-13 Drawing Problem 100
3-14 Grips 101
3-15 Grips--Extend 103
3-16 Grips--Move 104
3-17 Grips--Rotate 104
3-18 Grips--Scale 105
3-19 Grips--Mirror 106
3-20 Blocks 106
3-21 Working with Blocks 110
3-22 Wblock 115
3-23 Layers 117
3-24 Attributes 126
3-25 Title Blocks with Attributes 132
3-26 Edit Polyline 135
3-27 Edit Spline 136
3-28 Edit Text 137
3-29 Constructing the Bisector of an Angle, Method I 138
3-30 Constructing the Bisector of an Angle, Method II 138
3-31 Constructing an Ogee Curve (S-Curve) with Equal Arcs 139
3-32 Constructing a Parabola 141
3-33 Constructing a Hyperbola 141
3-34 Constructing a Spiral 143
3-35 Constructing a Helix 143
3-36 Designing by Using Shape Parameters 145
3-37 Exercise Problems 149

Chapter 4

Sketching 169

4-1 Introduction 169
4-2 Establishing Your Own Style 169
4-3 Graph Paper 170
4-4 Pencils 170
4-5 Lines 171
4-6 Proportions 172
4-7 Curves 173
4-8 Drawing Problem 175
4-9 Isometric Sketches 176
4-10 Drawing Problem 179
4-11 Oblique Sketches 180
4-12 Perspective Sketches 182
4-13 Working in Different Orientations 184
4-14 Exercise Problems 185

Chapter 5

Orthographic views 199

5-1 Introduction 199
5-2 Three Views of an Object 200
5-3 Visualization 201
5-4 Hidden Lines 203
5-5 Hidden Line Conventions 204
5-6 Drawing Hidden Lines 205
5-7 Precedence of Lines 209
5-8 Slanted Surfaces 210
5-9 Projection Between Views 211
5-10 Drawing Problem 212
5-11 Compound Lines 213
5-12 Drawing Problem 214
5-13 Oblique Surfaces 215
5-14 Drawing Problem 217
5-15 Rounded Surfaces 217
5-16 Drawing Problem 219
5-17 Holes 220
5-18 Holes in Slanted Surfaces 222
5-19 Cylinders 226
5-20 Drawing Problem 227
5-21 Cylinders with Slanted and Rounded Surfaces 228
5-22 Drawing Problem 228
5-23 Drawing Conventions and Cylinders 229
5-24 Irregular Surfaces 230
5-25 Drawing Problem 231
5-26 Hole Callouts 232
5-27 Castings 234
5-28 Drawing Problem 237
5-29 Thin-Walled Objects 238
5-30 Drawing Problem 239
5-31 Intersections 240
5-32 Drawing Problem 241
5-33 Drawing Problem 242
5-34 Drawing Problem 243
5-35 Designing by Modifying an Existing Part 245
5-36 Drawing Standards 247
5-37 Third- and First-Angle Projections 249
5-38 Exercise Problems 251

Chapter 6

Sectional views 285

6-1 Introduction 285
6-2 Cutting Plane Lines 287
6-3 Indicating Solid Cuts 290
6-4 Hatch 292
6-5 Drawing Problem 295
6-6 Styles of Section Lines 296
6-7 Sectional View Location 296
6-8 Holes in Sections 297
6-9 Gradients 298
6-10 Offset Sections 299
6-11 Multiple Sections 300
6-12 Aligned Sections 300
6-13 Drawing Conventions in Sections 301
6-14 Half, Partial, and Broken-Out Sectional Views 302
6-15 Removed Sectional Views 303
6-16 Breaks 303
6-17 Sectional Views of Castings 305
6-18 Exercise Problems 306

Chapter 7

Auxiliary views 327

7-1 Introduction 327
7-2 Projection Between Normal and Auxiliary Views 328
7-3 Drawing Problem 331
7-4 Transferring Lines Between Views 332
7-5 Drawing Problem 334
7-6 Projecting Rounded Surfaces 335
7-7 Drawing Problem 335
7-8 Projecting Irregular Surfaces 337
7-9 Drawing Problem 337
7-10 Drawing Problem 339
7-11 Partial Auxiliary Views 340
7-12 Sectional Auxiliary Views 341
7-13 Auxiliary Views of Oblique Surfaces 342
7-14 Secondary Auxiliary Views 343
7-15 Drawing Problem 346
7-16 Secondary Auxiliary View of an Ellipse 348
7-17 Exercise Problems 350

Chapter 8

Dimensioning 367

8-1 Introduction 367
8-2 Terminology and Conventions 368
8-3 Linear Dimensions 370
8-4 Dimension Styles 376
8-5 Units 380
8-6 Aligned Dimensions 384
8-7 Radius and Diameter Dimensions 385
8-8 Angular Dimensions 391
8-9 Ordinate Dimensions 393
8-10 Baseline Dimensions 396
8-11 Continued Dimensions 398
8-12 Quick Dimension 399
8-13 Center Mark 400
8-14 Mleader and Qleader 401
8-15 Text Angle 404
8-16 Tolerances 405
8-17 Dimensioning Holes 406
8-18 Placing Dimensions 408
8-19 Fillets and Rounds 409
8-20 Rounded Shapes--Internal 409
8-21 Rounded Shapes--External 410
8-22 Irregular Surfaces 410
8-23 Polar Dimensions 411
8-24 Chamfers 412
8-25 Knurling 413
8-26 Keys and Keyseats 414
8-27 Symbols and Abbreviations 414
8-28 Symmetry and Centerline 415
8-29 Dimensioning to Points 415
8-30 Coordinate Dimensions 416
8-31 Sectional Views 417
8-32 Orthographic Views 417
8-33 Very Large Radii 419
8-34 Exercise Problems 420

Chapter 9

Tolerancing 441

9-1 Introduction 441
9-2 Direct Tolerance Methods 441
9-3 Tolerance Expressions 442
9-4 Understanding Plus and Minus Tolerances 443
9-5 Creating Plus and Minus Tolerances with AutoCAD 443
9-6 Limit Tolerances 446
9-7 Creating Limit Tolerances in AutoCAD 447
9-8 Angular Tolerances 448
9-9 Standard Tolerances 450
9-10 Double Dimensioning 450
9-11 Chain Dimensions and Baseline Dimensions 451
9-12 Tolerance Studies 453
9-13 Rectangular Dimensions 454
9-14 Hole Locations 455
9-15 Choosing a Shaft for a Toleranced Hole 456
9-16 Drawing Problem 457
9-17 Drawing Problem 458
9-18 Standard Fits (Metric Values) 458
9-19 Nominal Sizes 461
9-20 Hole and Shaft Basis 461
9-21 Drawing Problem 461
9-22 Standard Fits (Inch Values) 462
9-23 Drawing Problem 463
9-24 Preferred and Standard Sizes 463
9-25 Surface Finishes 465
9-26 Surface Control Symbols 467
9-27 Drawing Problem 467
9-28 Exercise Problems 472

Chapter 10

Geometric tolerances 487

10-1 Introduction 487
10-2 Tolerances of Form 488
10-3 Flatness 488
10-4 Straightness 489
10-5 Straightness (RFS and MMC) 489
10-6 Circularity 492
10-7 Cylindricity 493
10-8 Creating Geometric Tolerances in AutoCAD 493
10-9 Tolerances of Orientation 500
10-10 Datums 501
10-11 Perpendicularity 502
10-12 Parallelism 504
10-13 Angularism 504
10-14 Profiles 505
10-15 Runouts 506
10-16 Positional Tolerances 508
10-17 Virtual Condition 509
10-18 Floating Fasteners 510
10-19 Drawing Problem 511
10-20 Drawing Problem 511
10-21 Fixed Fasteners 512
10-22 Drawing Problem 513
10-23 Design Problems 514
10-24 Exercise Problems 516

Chapter 11

Threads and fasteners 535

11-1 Introduction 535
11-2 Thread Terminology 535
11-3 Thread Callouts--Metric Units 536
11-4 Thread Callouts--English Units 536
11-5 Thread Representations 538
11-6 Orthographic Views of Internal Threads 542
11-7 Sectional Views of Internal Thread Representations 544
11-8 Types of Threads 544
11-9 How to Draw an External Square Thread 545
11-10 How to Draw an Internal Square Thread 546
11-11 How to Draw an External Acme Thread 546
11-12 Bolts and Nuts 548
11-13 Screws 549
11-14 Studs 550
11-15 Head Shapes 550
11-16 Nuts 554
11-17 Drawing Problem 557
11-18 Drawing Problem 558
11-19 Standard Screws 559
11-20 Set screws 560
11-21 Washers 561
11-22 Keys 562
11-23 Rivets 563
11-24 Springs 564
11-25 Tool Palettes 567
11-26 Exercise Problems 569

Chapter 12

Working drawings 579

12-1 Introduction 579
12-2 Assembly Drawings 579
12-3 Drawing Formats (Templates) 582
12-4 Title Block 584
12-5 Revision Block 586
12-6 Tolerance Block 588
12-7 Release Block 588
12-8 Parts List (Bill of Materials [BOM]) 589
12-9 Detail Drawings 591
12-10 First-Angle Projection 591
12-11 Drawing Notes 592
12-12 Design Layouts 593
12-13 Drawing Problem 593
12-14 Drawing Problem 598
12-15 Drawing Problem 601
12-16 Exercise Problems 603

Chapter 13

Gears, bearings, and cams 625

13-1 Introduction 625
13-2 Types of Gears 625
13-3 Gear Terminology--Spur 626
13-4 Spur Gear Drawings 628
13-5 Drawing Problem 629
13-6 Drawing Problem 631
13-7 Drawing Problem 632
13-8 Selecting Spur Gears 633
13-9 Center Distance Between Gears 635
13-10 Drawing Problem 635
13-11 Combining Spur Gears 636
13-12 Gear Terminology--Bevel 637
13-13 How to Draw Bevel Gears 639
13-14 Worm Gears 641
13-15 Helical Gears 643
13-16 Racks 644
13-17 Ball Bearings 645
13-18 Drawing Problem 646
13-19 Bushings 647
13-20 Drawing Problem 648
13-21 Cam Displacement Diagrams 650
13-22 Cam Motions 652
13-23 Cam Followers 655
13-24 Drawing Problem 655
13-25 Exercise Problems 658

Chapter 14

Fundamentals of 3D modeling 669

14-1 Introduction 669
14-2 The World Coordinate System 669
14-3 Viewpoints 672
14-4 Perspective and Parallel Grids 673
14-5 Setting the 3D Modeling Workspace 676
14-6 User Coordinate Systems 677
14-7 Editing a Solid Model 682
14-8 Visual Styles 683
14-9 Rotating a UCS Axis 685
14-10 Drawing Problem 686
14-11 Visual Errors 688
14-12 Drawing Problem 688
14-13 Orthographic Views 690
14-14 Line Thickness 693
14-15 Using the Thickness Variable to
14-16 Exercise Problems 699

Chapter 15

Advanced modeling 705

15-1 Introduction 705
15-2 Box 706
15-3 Sphere 709
15-4 Cylinder 709
15-5 Cone 711
15-6 Wedge 713
15-7 Torus 715
15-8 Extrude 716
15-9 Revolve 718
15-10 Helix 719
15-11 Sweep 720
15-12 Loft 721
15-13 Union and Subtract 722
15-14 Intersect 724
15-15 Solid Modeling and UCSs 725
15-16 Combining Solid Objects 727
15-17 Intersecting Solids 732
15-18 Solid Models of Castings 737
15-19 Thread Representations in Solid Models 742
15-20 List 743
15-21 Massprop 744
15-22 Face and Edge Editing 744
15-23 Exercise Problems 752

Chapter 16

Projects (Online only)

16-1 Introduction
16-2 Project 1: Milling Vise
16-3 Project 2: Tenon Jig

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