CAD for the workshop
By: by Neill Hughes
Series: Crowood metalworking guides; Crowood metalworking guides
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Ramsbury, Marlborough [England]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9781847975669
Subjects: Computer-aided design; Metal-work
Other titles: Computer-aided design for the workshop
Description: "A practical guide suitable for home metalworkers and model engineers,Computer-aided design (CAD) technology is essential for modern design and manufacture in the workshop. With software more practical, affordable, and accessible than ever, there has never been a better time to learn how to get the most out of CAD. Whether a reader is new to CAD or ready to try more advanced software, this practical guide gives a thorough introduction to the technology and how to greatly enhance design and manufacture in the workshop. It covers design techniques&#x2014;not restricted to any CAD software package, software selection, and the conventions of technical drawing. It offers case studies demonstrating the application of different CAD techniques for a range of projects."--Publisher description.
Notes: "Techniques for designing and making artefacts in the workshop (not restricted to any specific CAD software package); guidance on software selection and general functionality; an overview of the conventions of technical drawing; case studies demonstrating the application of different CAD techniques for a range of projects; clear diagrams and photographs"--Page 4 of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 109) and index.
Table of contents: title: Computer-aided design and manufacture; title: The workshop tools; title: The technical drawing; title: Two-dimensional CAD; title: Three-dimensional CAD; title: Case studies.