An Introduction to Machine Drawing and DesignDavid Allan Low's 'An Introduction to Machine Drawing and Design' is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate world of mechanical illustration and design. The book explores various techniques and principles essential for creating precise and detailed engineering drawings, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals in the field. Low's clear and concise writing style, coupled with illustrative examples, ensures that complex concepts are easy to grasp and apply in practical settings. This esteemed work provides a solid foundation in technical drawing, offering a holistic approach to machine design in both theory and practice. In the context of industrial revolution and technological advancements, this book serves as a timeless reference for those seeking to master the art of machine drawing and design. It remains a classic text in the realm of engineering education and continues to inspire generations of aspiring engineers and designers. |
Contents
SCREWS BOLTS AND NUTS | 8 |
BEARINGS FOR SHAFTS | 24 |
ECCENTRICS | 39 |
STUFFINGBOXES | 49 |
MATERIALS USED IN MACHINE CONSTRUCTION | 60 |
APPENDIX | 76 |
TEXTBOOKS OF SCIENCE | 95 |
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angle iron axis axle bars bevil wheels blister steel boss brass bush butt joints carbon cast iron centre lines colour connecting rod end cotter coupling rod crank arm crank-pin crank-shaft cross section Crown 8vo cylinder dimensions given Draw these views eccentric end elevation example EXERCISE fitted flange flat foot forged girders gland and stuffing-box groove hole horizontal section inches in diameter junk ring lathe locomotive machine drawing marine engine metal Muntz metal Number Diameter oil-box packing rings partly in section Phosphor bronze piece pillow block piston rod pitch circle plates plug pressure Price proportions Prussian blue pulley riveted lap joint Scale 6 inches screw thread sectional elevation sectional plan set screw shaft sheave shown in fig side elevation single riveted lap slide valve Square thread steam port steam-engine steel strap stud student sunk key Table of Contents vertical section views shown wall box Woodcuts wrought iron