Computer Aided Machine Drawing
Computer Aided Machine Drawing
Objectives:
To provide an overview of how computers can be utilized in mechanical component design.
UNIT-I
Introduction (1 drawing sheets)
Introduction, classification of machine drawings, principles of drawing, conventional
representation of machine components and materials, lines, types of lines, dimensioning types,
lines and rules of dimensioning.
Orthographic Projections (3 drawing sheets)
Introduction to orthographic projection, concept of first angle and third angle projection,
drawing of simple machine elements in first angle projection, missing line problems, principle
of visualization of objects, sectional views, full and half sectional views, auxiliary views.
UNIT-II
Fasteners (2 drawing sheets)
Temporary and permanent fasteners, thread nomenclature and forms, thread series, designation,
representation of threads, bolted joints, locking arrangement of nuts, screws, washers,
foundation bolts etc., keys, types of keys, cotter and knuckle joints.
UNIT-III
Riveted joints (1 drawing sheet)
Introduction, rivets and riveting, types of rivets, types of riveted joints, drawing of boiler joints
etc.Free hand sketching (1 drawing sheet) Introduction, Need for free hand sketching, Free hand
sketching of foundation bolts, studs, pulleys, couplings etc.
UNIT-IV
Assembly drawing (2 drawing sheets)
Introduction to assembly drawing, drawing assembly drawing of simple machine elements like
rigid or flexible coupling, muff coupling, Plummer block, footstep bearing, bracket etc.
UNIT-V
Computer aided drafting (1 drawing)
Introduction to computer aided drafting; advantages and applications of CAD, concepts of
computer aided 2D drafting using any drafting software like autoCAD, Solid Edge, Draft Sight
etc., basic draw and modify commands, making 2D drawings of simple machine parts.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students can use computer and CAD software formodelling
mechanical components.
Books and References:
1. Fundamentals of Machine Drawing by Sadhu Singh & Shah, PHI.
2. Engineering Drawing by Bhat, & Panchal, Charotar Publishing House.
3. Machine Drawing with AutoCAD by Pohit and Ghosh, Pearson.
4. Machine Drawing-KL Narayana, P Kannaiah, KV Reddy, New Age.
5. Machine Drawing, N. Siddeshswar, P Kannaiah, VVS Shastry, Tata McGraw Hill.
6. Engineering Drawing, Pathak, Wiley.
7. Textbook of Machine Drawing, K C John, PHI.
8. AutoCAD 2014 for Engineers & Designers, Bhatt, WILEY