Preface 2020 Manual of Engineering Drawing

Preface
When Collin H. Simmons asked me to assist him in preparing the fifth edition of Manual
of Engineering Drawing after the release of ISO129-1 e Indication of dimensions and
tolerances e general principles, I was honored to do so as this was a standard that Colin
had been championing its developing over many years. The new rules introduced in this
standard have been incorporated within this fifth edition and it also gave us an oppor-
tunity to update, revise and elaborate some of the chapters in relation to the latest devel-
opments created in the ever-changing world of engineering technology: particularly
those made in the fields of technical product documentation and specification, created
by the ISO committees TC10 Technical Product Documentation and TC213 Technical
Product Specification e the precepts of which are faithfully adhered to in the British
Standard BS 8888 published in December, as is this fifth edition.
It also gave us the opportunity to further enhance the manual’s content by intro-
ducing a new chapter on design for additive manufacture. This chapter basic informa-
tion on what can be achieved by the various processed used in additive manufacturing
and also tips on what to do and not do when designing products. Additive
manufacturing technology is developing all the time and this chapter is not intended
to be a definitive design guide, the reader should refer to their Additive Manufacturing
provider for the latest information on what is possible.
These days, with the capabilities of CAD systems being able to almost automati-
cally construct projections and developments of parts modelled it could be said that
the author of a drawing does not necessarily need to know how to do the same using
traditional methods in 2D. We disagree and believe that it is essential that engineers
understand the principles of construction say to draw an ellipse, helix, cycloid or
cams and gears as this gives the engineer a good understanding of geometry which
is not necessarily taught extensively today.
All chapters whose contents are related to ISO/BS 8888 have been updated, to
reflect current practices in line with the latest ISO developments.
The text that follows covers the basic aspects of engineering drawing practice
required by college and university students, and also professional design and drawing
office personnel. Applications show how regularly used standards should be applied
and interpreted.
Geometrical constructions are a necessary part of engineering design and analysis,
and examples of two-and three-dimensional geometry are provided. Practice is invalu-
able, not only as a means of understanding principles, but in developing the ability to
visualize shape and form in three dimensions with a high degree of fluency. It is
xvi Preface
sometimes forgotten that not only do designers produce original drawings, but they are
also required to read and absorb the content of drawings they receive, without
ambiguity.
The section on engineering diagrams has been retrained to stimulate and broaden
technological interest and further study and be of value to students engaged on project
work. Readers are invited to redraw a selection of the examples given for experience,
and also to appreciate the necessity for the insertion and meaning of every line.
In conclusion, may we wish all readers every success in their studies and careers.
We hope they will obtain much satisfaction from employment in the absorbing
activities related to creative design and considerable pleasure from the construction
and presentation of accurately defined engineering drawings incapable of
misinterpretation.
Neil Phelps
Colin H. Simmons 1923e2019
Sadly, at the time this 5th edition was in its final stages of editing, Colin H. Simmons,
one of the original authors, unexpectedly passed away. He was a treasured colleague, of
many years standing in the field of National and International Standardization. Colin
joined the British Standards Institution and the International Standards Organization
in 1974. As head of the UK delegation to ISO/TC10 he demonstrated great leadership
and became my mentor in 2000 when I joined the world of standardization. His advice
and guidance over the years has been invaluable to me. He will be greatly missed by all
who had the fortune to work with him.
His passion for this book was unprecedented, he was extremely proud that it has
played a part in educating young engineers, the team at Elsevier team and I dedicate
this 5th edition in his memory.
Neil Phelps

Preface 2020 Manual of Engineering Drawing

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Preface 2020 Manual of Engineering Drawing

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Preface 2020 Manual of Engineering Drawing

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Preface

You might also like