Preface

I received the request to prepare a third edition of Manual

of Engineering Drawing with mixed feelings. It was
not that I did not want to do a revision, in fact I was
keen to do so, being very conscious that some of the
contents was in need of updating to reect the latest
developments, made by the ever-changing world of
technology, and by ISO/BS Standardization, and I also
saw it as an opportunity to enhance the books con-
tent, by introducing new chapters on topical subject
matters. But, I was aware that my dear friend and co-
author over the past thirty years would be unable to
play a part in this revision by virtue of ill-health.
I discussed my dilemma with Neil Phelps, a practis-
ing mechanical design engineer and fellow colleague,
on various ISO and British Standards committees, with
whom I have worked closely for many years, and was
delighted when Neil expressed his desire and willing-
ness to assist in the revision and become a co-author.
I welcome Neil on board and feel assured that with
his valued expertise, input and acumen this Manual
of Engineering Drawing will enjoy continued success
in the future, as it as proven to be over the past
decades.
This latest edition of the Manual of Engineering
Drawing has been revised to include and explain lat-
est developments in the elds of Technical Product
Specication and Geometric Product Specication,
in line with the latest published ISO, European, and
British Standards, including BS 8888:2008Technical
Product Specication, which in 2000 replaced BS 308
Recommendations for Engineering Drawing Practice.
Included in the revised updates are:
The importance and advantages that may be obtained,
by having an effective Conguration Management and
Control, within a Management system, whether the
system be of a highly sophisticated CAD type or that
of a manual type.
Computing developments and the impacts on indus-
try and commerce in relation to CAD Organization
and various applications.
In line with Standardization being a continuous proc-
ess medium, this revision also includes the addition of
the following four new comprehensive chapters:
3 D Annotation which deals with the Digital Product
Denition Data Practices, aligned to ISO 16792 Tech-
nical Product Documentation: Management and pres-
entation of digital product denition data and ASME
Y 14.41.
The Duality Principle this being a Geometric Product
specication approach based on the concept that any
given workpiece exists in several different worlds or
as several different versions at the same time, as con-
sidered by the Designer and the Verication Engineer.
It is the essential link between the Design Intent and
the Verication of the end product.
The Differences between the American ASME Y 14.5
M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD &
T) and ISO/BS 8888 Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing Standards, the subtle differences of com-
mon terms, and the effects of them being interpreted in
different ways are identied and analysed
Surface Texture The Composition and Application
of the Related Graphical Symbology
The mandatory positions for the indication of surface
texture requirements are illustrated and, explained in
line with BS/EN/ISO 1302 compliances.
The text that follows covers the basic aspects of en-
gineering drawing practice required by college and
university students, and also professional drawing
ofce personnel. Applications show how regularly
used standards should be applied and interpreted.
Geometrical constructions are a necessary part of engi-
neering design and analysis and examples of two-and
three-dimensional geometry is provided. Practice is
invaluable, not only as a mean of understanding prin-
ciples, but in developing the ability to visualize shape
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and form in three dimensions with a high degree of
uency. It is sometimes forgotten that not only does
a draughtsman produce original drawings but is also
required to read and absorb the content of drawings he
receives without ambiguity.
The section on engineering diagrams is included to
stimulate and broaden technological interest, further
study, and be of value to students engaged on project
work. Readers are invited to redraw a selection of the
examples give for experience, also to appreciate the
necessity for the insertion and meaning of every line.
Please accept our apologies for continuing to use the
term draughtsmen, which is the generally understood
collective noun for drawing ofce personnel, but
implies equality in status.
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 dened engineering drawings incapable of
misinterpretation.
Colin Simmons
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