Contents
An Alternative Method to Starting a New Drawing
To Access Additional Commands Within a Panel
To Access Other Help Information
To Determine the Command That a Tool Represents
To Specify or Change the Drawing Units
To Specify or Change the Precision of the Units System
To Specify or Change the Angle Units Value
To Align the Drawing Limits with a Standard A3 (Metric) Paper Size
To Set the Grid and Snap Values
To Define the Drawing Precision
To Set the Grid and Snap Values
To Use the Save and Save As Commands
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of 2D Construction
To Randomly Select Points (See Figure 2-2.)
To Create a Closed Area (See Figure 2-4.)
To Erase a Group of Lines Simultaneously (See Figure 2-6.)
Problem: Draw a 3″ × 5″ Rectangle
To Create Lines by Using Dynamic Input
To Access the Dynamic Input Settings
Other Construction Line Commands: Hor Ver Ang
Other Construction Line Command: Offset
To Draw a Circle—Radius (See Figure 2-14.)
To Draw a Circle—Diameter (See Figure 2-14.)
To Draw a Circle—2 Points (See Figure 2-15.)
To Draw a Circle—3 Points (See Figure 2-15.)
To Draw a Circle—Tangent Tangent Radius
Quadrant-Sensitive Applications
To Draw a Polyline (See Figure 2-20.)
To Verify That a Polyline Is a Single Entity
To Draw a Polyline: Arc (See Figure 2-21.)
Other Options with a Polyline Arc
To Draw Different Line Thicknesses (See Figure 2-23.)
To Draw an Ellipse—Axis Endpoint (See Figure 2-25.)
To Draw an Ellipse—Center (See Figure 2-26.)
To Draw an Ellipse—Arc (See Figure 2-27.)
To Draw an Ellipse by Defining Its Angle of Rotation About the Major Axis (See Figure 2-29.)
To Draw a Rectangle (See Figure 2-30.)
To Explode a Rectangle (See Figure 2-30.)
To Draw a Polygon—Center Point (See Figure 2-31.)
To Draw a Polygon—Edge Distance (See Figure 2-31.)
To Change the Shape of a Point (See Figure 2-32.)
To Change the Size of a Point (See Figure 2-32.)
To Use the Multiline Text Tool (See Figures 2-33 Through 2-39.)
To Justify the Text to the Right
To Draw Multiple Copies (See Figure 2-45.)
2-18 Offset (See Figure 2-46.)
2-19 Mirror (See Figure 2-47.)
To Use the Rectangular Array Option
To Rotate an Object (See Figure 2-51.)
To Use the Trim Command (See Figure 2-52.)
To Change the Size of the Osnap Cursor Box
To Snap to the Endpoint of an Existing Line
To Change the Angle and Length of a Line
To Apply the Snap From Option to a Circle
To Draw a Circle About the Midpoint of a Line
To Use the Osnap Intersection Command to Define an Ellipse
3-7 Osnap—Apparent Intersection
To Draw a Circle Centered About an Apparent Intersection
To Draw a Line to the Center Point of a Circle
To Draw a Line to One of a Circle’s Quadrant Points
To Draw a Line Perpendicular to a Line
To Draw a Line Tangent to a Circle
To Draw a Line from a Point to the Nearest Selected Point on an Existing Line
To Turn the Grips Function Off
To Access the Grips Dialog Box
To Extend the Length of a Line (See Figure 3-24.)
To Move an Object by Using Grips (See Figure 3-25.)
To Rotate an Object by Using Grips (See Figure 3-26.)
To Change the Scale of an Object (See Figure 3-27.)
To Mirror an Object (See Figure 3-28.)
To Change the Scale of a Block
To Insert Blocks at Different Angles
To Insert Blocks with Different Scale Factors
To Use the Insert Dialog Box to Change the Shape of a Block
To Verify that a Wblock Has Been Created
To Change the Size of a Wblock
To Change the Color and Linetype of a Layer
To Change the Scale of a Linetype
To Add an Attribute to a Block
To Create a New Block that Includes Attributes
To Insert an Existing Block with Attributes
3-26 Title Blocks with Attributes
To Create a Spline from a Given Polyline
3-30 Constructing the Bisector of an Angle—Method I
3-31 Constructing the Bisector of an Angle—Method II
3-32 Constructing an Ogee Curve (S-Curve) with Equal Arcs
3-37 Designing by Using Shape Parameters
4-2 Establishing Your Own Style
4-13 Working in Different Orientations
To Draw a Three-Dimensional Box
To Add Hidden Linetypes to the Drawing
To Create a Hidden Layer for General Use
5-18 Holes in Slanted Surfaces
To Draw an Ellipse Representing a Projected Hole
To Draw Three Views of a Hole in a Slanted Surface
To Draw Three Views of a Hole Through an Oblique Surface
5-21 Cylinders with Slanted and Rounded Surfaces
5-23 Drawing Conventions and Cylinders
To Draw a Countersunk Hole (See Figure 5-65.)
5-35 Designing by Modifying an Existing Part
5-37 Third- and First-Angle Projections
To Draw a Cutting Plane Line—Method I
To Change the Size of an Arrowhead
To Draw a Cutting Plane Line—Method II
To Change the Spacing and Angle of a Hatch Pattern
6-13 Drawing Conventions in Sections
6-14 Half, Partial, and Broken-Out Sectional Views
To Draw an S-Break (See Figure 6-40.)
6-17 Sectional Views of Castings
7-2 Projection Between Normal and Auxiliary Views
To Rotate the Drawing’s Axis System (See Figure 7-6.)
7-4 Transferring Lines Between Views
To Measure the Length of a Line
To Grip and Move a Line (See Figure 7-10.)
7-6 Projecting Rounded Surfaces
7-8 Projecting Irregular Surfaces
7-12 Sectional Auxiliary Views
7-13 Auxiliary Views of Oblique Surfaces
7-14 Secondary Auxiliary Views
To Draw the First Auxiliary View
To Draw the Secondary Auxiliary View
7-16 Secondary Auxiliary View of an Ellipse
8-2 Terminology and Conventions
Some Common Terms (See Figure 8-2.)
Some Dimensioning Conventions (See Figure 8-3.)
Some Common Errors to Avoid (See Figure 8-4.)
To Create a Horizontal Dimension by Selecting Extension Line Locations or Origins (See Figure 8-5.)
To Create a Vertical Dimension
To Create a Horizontal Dimension by Selecting the Object to Be Dimensioned (See Figure 8-6.)
To Change the Default Dimension Text—Text Option
To Change the Default Dimension Text— Mtext Option
To Change the Scale of a Drawing
To Prevent a 0 from Appearing to the Left of the Decimal Point
To Change the Number of Decimal Places in a Dimension Value
To Create an Aligned Dimension (See Figures 8-29 and 8-30.)
8-7 Radius and Diameter Dimensions
To Alter the Default Dimension
To Remove the Center Mark from a Radius Dimension
To Create a Diameter Dimension
To Add Linear Dimensions to Given Centerlines
To Create an Angular Dimension (See Figure 8-42.)
To Move the Origin and the Origin Icon (See Figure 8-46.)
To Add Ordinate Dimensions to an Object
To Use the Baseline Dimension Tool (See Figure 8-50.)
To Use the Continue Dimension Command (See Figure 8-51.)
To Use the Quick Dimension Command
To Add Centerlines to a Given Circle
To Create a Leader Line with Text
To Draw a Leader Line with a Dot at Its End
To Change the Angle of a Dimension Text
8-20 Rounded Shapes (Internal)
8-21 Rounded Shapes (External)
8-27 Symbols and Abbreviations
To Create a Radius for Large Radii
9-4 Understanding Plus and Minus Tolerances
9-5 Creating Plus and Minus Tolerances with AutoCAD
To Create Plus and Minus Tolerances by Using the Text Option
To Create Plus and Minus Tolerances with the Text Override Tool
To Use Dtext to Create a Plus and Minus Tolerance
To Use the Dimension Style Tool
9-7 Creating Limit Tolerances by Using AutoCAD
To Create a Limit Tolerance by Using the Dimension Style Manager
To Modify an Existing Dimension into a Limit Tolerance
To Set the Precision for Angular Dimensions and Tolerances
To Create an Angular Dimension and Tolerance
9-11 Chain Dimensions and Baseline Dimensions
To Create Baseline Dimensions by Using AutoCAD
To Calculate A’s Maximum Length
To Calculate A’s Minimum Length
9-15 Choosing a Shaft for a Toleranced Hole
For Linear Dimensions and Tolerances
9-18 Standard Fits (Metric Values)
9-22 Standard Fits (Inch Values)
Fits Defined by Using Inch Values Are Classified as Follows
9-24 Preferred and Standard Sizes
To Design a Hole Given a Fastener Size
Chapter 10 Geometric Tolerances
10-5 Straightness (RFS and MMC)
10-8 Geometric Tolerances Created by Using AutoCAD
To Define a Straightness Value
To Create a Positional Tolerance
To Create Basic Dimensions from Existing Dimensions
To Add a Limit Feature Tolerance to a Hole
To Add a Positional Tolerance to the Hole’s Feature Tolerance
To Add a Geometric Tolerance with a Leader Line
10-9 Tolerances of Orientation
To Calculate the Virtual Condition for a Shaft
To Calculate the Virtual Condition for a Hole
Chapter 11 Threads and Fasteners
11-3 Thread Callouts (Metric Units)
11-4 Thread Callouts (English Units)
To Draw a Detailed Thread Representation
To Create an Internal Detailed Thread Representation in a Sectional View
To Create a Schematic Thread Representation
To Create an Internal Schematic Thread Representation
To Create a Simplified Thread Representation
11-6 Orthographic Views of Internal Threads
11-7 Sectional Views of Internal Thread Representations
11-9 How to Draw an External Square Thread
11-10 How to Draw an Internal Square Thread
11-11 How to Draw an External Acme Thread
To Draw a Hexagon-Shaped (Hex) Head
To Draw a Hexagon-Shaped Finished Nut
To Draw a Plain Washer (See Figure 11-35.)
To Draw a Detailed Representation of an Extension Spring
To Draw a Detailed Representation of a Compression Spring
To Change the Scale of a Tool Palette Block
12-3 Drawing Formats (Templates)
12-8 Parts List (Bill of Materials—BOM)
To Create the Design Layout (See Figure 12-29.)
To Create a Drawing Using Layers
To Create a Drawing from a Layout
Chapter 13 Gears, Bearings, and Cams
For Spur Gears Using English Units
For Spur Gears Using Metric Units
To Draw Meshing Spur Gears (See Figure 13-9B.)
13-9 Center Distance Between Gears
To Draw a Matched Set of Beveled Gears
13-21 Cam Displacement Diagrams
To Set Up a Displacement Diagram
Uniform Acceleration and Deceleration
Chapter 14 Fundamentals of 3D Drawing
14-2 The World Coordinate System
To Change the Background Color to White
To Change the Viewpoint by Using the Views Panel
To Change the Viewpoint by Using the View Command
To Return to the Original WCS Orientation
14-4 Perspective and Parallel Grids
To Create a Drawing with a Perspective Grid
To Access the 3D Modeling Mode
14-6 User Coordinate System (UCS)
To Create a UCS on the Top Surface
To Define a UCS by Using the 3-Point Tool
To Change the Length and Width of a Solid Model
To Draw a Circle on the Upper Front Surface
To Draw a Rectangle on the Top Surface
To Draw an Ellipse on the Left Vertical Surface
To Draw a Curve by Using Thickness (See Figure 14-46.)
14-15 Using the Thickness Command to Create Objects
To Return the Drawing to Its Original Settings
To Draw a Box by Using the Corner Option (See Figure 15-2.)
To Draw a Box from Given Dimensions
To Draw a Cube (See Figure 15-5.)
To Draw a Sphere (See Figure 15-7.)
To Draw a Cylinder with a Circular Base
To Draw a Cylinder with an Elliptical Base
To Draw a Cone with an Elliptical Base (See Figure 15-10.)
To Draw a Cone with a Circular Base (See Figure 15-11.)
To Draw a Wedge by Defining Its Corner Point (See Figure 15-13.)
To Draw a Wedge by Defining Its Center Point (See Figure 15-14.)
To Align a Wedge with an Existing Wedge
To Create a Polyline from Line Segments
To Create a Revolved Solid Object
To Create the Internal Open Volume
To Create the Viewports for the Orthographic Views
15-18 Solid Models of Castings
To Create a Polyline from the Basic Shape
15-19 Thread Representations in Solid Models
To Extrude a Face (See Figure 15-65.)
To Extrude a Face Along a Path
To Extrude Two Faces at the Same Time (See Figure 15-67.)
To Move a Face (See Figure 15-68.)
To Offset Faces (See Figure 15-69.)
To Rotate a Face (See Figure 15-70.)
To Copy Edges (See Figure 15-73.)
To Imprint an Object (See Figure 15-74.)
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Chapter 16 Projects (Online Only)
A-1 Wire and Sheet Metal Gauges
A-2 American Standard Clearance Locational Fits
A-3 American Standard Running and Sliding Fits
A-4 American Standard Transition Locational Fits
A-5 American Standard Interference Locational Fits
A-6 American Standard Force and Shrink Fits
A-7 Preferred Clearance Fits—Cylindrical Fits
A-8 Preferred Transition and Interference Fits—Cylindrical Fits
A-9 Preferred Clearance Fits—Cylindrical Fits
A-10 Preferred Transition and Interference Fits—Cylindrical Fits
A-11 American National Standard Type A Plain Washers
A-12 American National Standard Helical Spring Lock Washers
A-13 American National Standard Internal– External Tooth Lock Washers
A-14 British Standard Bright Metal Washers— Metric Series
A-15 American National Standard and Unified Standard Square Bolts
A-16 American National Standard and Unified Standard Hex Head Screws
A-17 Coarse-Thread Series, UNC, UNRC, and NC—Basic Dimensions
A-18 Fine-Thread Series, UNC, UNRC, and NC—Basic Dimensions
A-19 American National Standard General-Purpose Acme Screw Thread Form—Basic Dimensions
A-21 American National Standard Slotted 100° Flat Countersunk Head Machine Screws
A-22 American National Standard Slotted Truss Head Machine Screws
A-23 American National Standard Plain and Slotted Hexagon Head Machine Screws
A-24 Slotted Round Head Machine Screws
A-25 American National Standard Square Head Setscrews
A-26 American National Standard Square Head Setscrews
A-27 American National Standard Slotted Headless Setscrews
A-28 Lengths for Threaded Fasteners
A-29 Lengths for Metric Threaded Fasteners
A-30 American National Standard Square and Hexagon Machine Screw Nuts
A-31 Standard Twist Drill Sizes (Inches)
A-32 Standard Twist Drill Sizes (Millimeters)
A-33 Metric Threads—Preferred Sizes
A-34 Standard Thread Sizes—Inches
A-36 Fasteners—Standard Lengths