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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
Simmons, C. H. (Colin H.)
Manual of engineering drawing : a guide to ISO and ASME standards. - 3rd ed.
1. Engineering drawings 2. Mechanical drawing - Standards
I. Title II. Maguire, D. E. (Dennis E.)
604.2
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Library of Congress Catalog Number: 2008938627
ISBN–13: 978-0-7506-8985-4
Printed and bound in Great Britain
09 10 11 12 13 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
,Preface
I received the request to prepare a third edition of Manual In line with ‘Standardization being a continuous proc-
of Engineering Drawing with mixed feelings. It was ess medium,’ this revision also includes the addition of
not that I did not want to do a revision, in fact I was the following four new comprehensive chapters:
keen to do so, being very conscious that some of the
contents was in need of updating to reflect the latest ‘3 D Annotation’ which deals with the Digital Product
developments, made by the ever-changing world of Definition Data Practices, aligned to ISO 16792 Tech-
technology, and by ISO/BS Standardization, and I also nical Product Documentation: Management and pres-
saw it as an opportunity to enhance the book’s con- entation of digital product definition data and ASME
tent, by introducing new chapters on topical subject Y 14.41.
matters. But, I was aware that my dear friend and co-
author over the past thirty years would be unable to ‘The Duality Principle’ this being a Geometric Product
play a part in this revision by virtue of ill-health. specification approach based on the concept that any
I discussed my dilemma with Neil Phelps, a practis- given workpiece exists in several different “worlds” or
ing mechanical design engineer and fellow colleague, as several different versions at the same time, as con-
on various ISO and British Standards committees, with sidered by the Designer and the Verification Engineer.
whom I have worked closely for many years, and was It is the essential link between the Design Intent and
delighted when Neil expressed his desire and willing- the Verification of the end product.
ness to assist in the revision and become a co-author.
I welcome Neil on board and feel assured that with ‘The Differences between the American ASME Y 14.5
his valued expertise, input and acumen this Manual M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD &
of Engineering Drawing will enjoy continued success T) and ISO/BS 8888 Geometric Dimensioning and
in the future, as it as proven to be over the past Tolerancing Standards’, the subtle differences of com-
decades. mon terms, and the effects of them being interpreted in
different ways are identified and analysed …
This latest edition of the Manual of Engineering
Drawing has been revised to include and explain lat- ‘Surface Texture’ The Composition and Application
est developments in the fields of Technical Product of the Related Graphical Symbology
Specification and Geometric Product Specification, The mandatory positions for the indication of surface
in line with the latest published ISO, European, and texture requirements are illustrated and, explained in
British Standards, including BS 8888:2008–‘Technical line with BS/EN/ISO 1302 compliances.
Product Specification’, which in 2000 replaced BS 308
‘Recommendations for Engineering Drawing Practice’. The text that follows covers the basic aspects of en-
gineering drawing practice required by college and
Included in the revised updates are: university students, and also professional drawing
The importance and advantages that may be obtained, office personnel. Applications show how regularly
by having an effective Configuration Management and used standards should be applied and interpreted.
Control, within a Management system, whether the
system be of a highly sophisticated CAD type or that Geometrical constructions are a necessary part of engi-
of a manual type. neering design and analysis and examples of two-and
Computing developments and the impacts on indus- three-dimensional geometry is provided. Practice is
try and commerce in relation to CAD Organization invaluable, not only as a mean of understanding prin-
and various applications. ciples, but in developing the ability to visualize shape
v
, vi Preface
and form in three dimensions with a high degree of Please accept our apologies for continuing to use the
fluency. It is sometimes forgotten that not only does term ‘draughtsmen’, which is the generally understood
a draughtsman produce original drawings but is also collective noun for drawing office personnel, but
required to read and absorb the content of drawings he implies equality in status.
receives without ambiguity.
In conclusion, may we wish all readers every success
The section on engineering diagrams is included to in their studies and careers. We hope they will obtain
stimulate and broaden technological interest, further much satisfaction from employment in the absorbing
study, and be of value to students engaged on project activities related to creative design and considerable
work. Readers are invited to redraw a selection of the pleasure from the construction and presentation of
examples give for experience, also to appreciate the accurately defined engineering drawings incapable of
necessity for the insertion and meaning of every line. misinterpretation.
Colin Simmons
Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP, UK
30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803, USA
First edition by Arnold 1995
Reprinted by Butterworth Heinemann 2001, 2002
Second edition 2004
Reprinted 2004, 2005, 2006
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher
Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone (+44) (0) 1865
843830; fax (+44) (0) 1865 853333; email: . Alternatively you can submit your request online by visiting
the Elsevier web site at http://elsevier.com/locate/permissions, and selecting Obtaining permission to use Elsevier material
Notice
No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability,
negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
Simmons, C. H. (Colin H.)
Manual of engineering drawing : a guide to ISO and ASME standards. - 3rd ed.
1. Engineering drawings 2. Mechanical drawing - Standards
I. Title II. Maguire, D. E. (Dennis E.)
604.2
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Library of Congress Catalog Number: 2008938627
ISBN–13: 978-0-7506-8985-4
Printed and bound in Great Britain
09 10 11 12 13 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
,Preface
I received the request to prepare a third edition of Manual In line with ‘Standardization being a continuous proc-
of Engineering Drawing with mixed feelings. It was ess medium,’ this revision also includes the addition of
not that I did not want to do a revision, in fact I was the following four new comprehensive chapters:
keen to do so, being very conscious that some of the
contents was in need of updating to reflect the latest ‘3 D Annotation’ which deals with the Digital Product
developments, made by the ever-changing world of Definition Data Practices, aligned to ISO 16792 Tech-
technology, and by ISO/BS Standardization, and I also nical Product Documentation: Management and pres-
saw it as an opportunity to enhance the book’s con- entation of digital product definition data and ASME
tent, by introducing new chapters on topical subject Y 14.41.
matters. But, I was aware that my dear friend and co-
author over the past thirty years would be unable to ‘The Duality Principle’ this being a Geometric Product
play a part in this revision by virtue of ill-health. specification approach based on the concept that any
I discussed my dilemma with Neil Phelps, a practis- given workpiece exists in several different “worlds” or
ing mechanical design engineer and fellow colleague, as several different versions at the same time, as con-
on various ISO and British Standards committees, with sidered by the Designer and the Verification Engineer.
whom I have worked closely for many years, and was It is the essential link between the Design Intent and
delighted when Neil expressed his desire and willing- the Verification of the end product.
ness to assist in the revision and become a co-author.
I welcome Neil on board and feel assured that with ‘The Differences between the American ASME Y 14.5
his valued expertise, input and acumen this Manual M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD &
of Engineering Drawing will enjoy continued success T) and ISO/BS 8888 Geometric Dimensioning and
in the future, as it as proven to be over the past Tolerancing Standards’, the subtle differences of com-
decades. mon terms, and the effects of them being interpreted in
different ways are identified and analysed …
This latest edition of the Manual of Engineering
Drawing has been revised to include and explain lat- ‘Surface Texture’ The Composition and Application
est developments in the fields of Technical Product of the Related Graphical Symbology
Specification and Geometric Product Specification, The mandatory positions for the indication of surface
in line with the latest published ISO, European, and texture requirements are illustrated and, explained in
British Standards, including BS 8888:2008–‘Technical line with BS/EN/ISO 1302 compliances.
Product Specification’, which in 2000 replaced BS 308
‘Recommendations for Engineering Drawing Practice’. The text that follows covers the basic aspects of en-
gineering drawing practice required by college and
Included in the revised updates are: university students, and also professional drawing
The importance and advantages that may be obtained, office personnel. Applications show how regularly
by having an effective Configuration Management and used standards should be applied and interpreted.
Control, within a Management system, whether the
system be of a highly sophisticated CAD type or that Geometrical constructions are a necessary part of engi-
of a manual type. neering design and analysis and examples of two-and
Computing developments and the impacts on indus- three-dimensional geometry is provided. Practice is
try and commerce in relation to CAD Organization invaluable, not only as a mean of understanding prin-
and various applications. ciples, but in developing the ability to visualize shape
v
, vi Preface
and form in three dimensions with a high degree of Please accept our apologies for continuing to use the
fluency. It is sometimes forgotten that not only does term ‘draughtsmen’, which is the generally understood
a draughtsman produce original drawings but is also collective noun for drawing office personnel, but
required to read and absorb the content of drawings he implies equality in status.
receives without ambiguity.
In conclusion, may we wish all readers every success
The section on engineering diagrams is included to in their studies and careers. We hope they will obtain
stimulate and broaden technological interest, further much satisfaction from employment in the absorbing
study, and be of value to students engaged on project activities related to creative design and considerable
work. Readers are invited to redraw a selection of the pleasure from the construction and presentation of
examples give for experience, also to appreciate the accurately defined engineering drawings incapable of
necessity for the insertion and meaning of every line. misinterpretation.
Colin Simmons
