Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD(R) 2005

Using AutoCAD applications exclusively (no paper and pencil except Chapter 4) throughout the book, this manual offers state-of-the-art coverage of the AutoCAD 2004 version of software, integrates helpful screen captures throughout, and includes many new and extensive design and sketching exercises. Chapter topics include the fundamentals of 2D construction, more advanced commands, sketching, orthographic views, sectional views, auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, geometric tolerances, threads and fasteners, working drawings, fundamentals of 3D drawing, surface and solid modeling, and descriptive geometry. For AutoDesk/AutoCAD users, engineers, designers, and drafters.