Exploring Drafting, 14th Edition

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• Learn drafting fundamentals for manual and CAD-based design.
• Develop skills in projections, dimensioning, and technical drawings.
• Prepare for ADDA certification with hands-on drafting activities.

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Exploring Drafting is an ADDA-approved publication, ideal for beginning drafting students at any instructional level as it contains essential knowledge about drafting fundamentals and core concepts. This 14th edition features an exciting new design and numerous illustrations to enhance learning and student engagement. The textprovides the basic understanding necessary to progress from manual drafting into CAD (computer-aided drafting and design). The information and activities in this text provide students with asolid foundation of drafting skills and techniques needed to efficiently draw and design using most CAD systems. The principles of drafting discussed in this text are common to both traditional (manual) drafting and CAD. Coverage includes axonometric projection, geometric constructions, orthographic projection, and dimensioning practices, as well as the techniques and procedures used in creating multiview drawings, sectional views, auxiliary views, pictorial views, and pattern developments. Employability features motivate students to find, obtain, and maintain employment in the modern work environment.

The text aligns withITEEA Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy, ADDA Curriculum Certification Standards, and ADDA Professional Certification Examination Review Guides.
Drawing problems progress from basic to advanced to help students build problem-solving skills and practice drafting techniques.
Special features—Before You Begin, Careers in Drafting, Industry Connection, and Communicating about Drafting—promote student engagement and class discussions.

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About the Author

John R. Walker is the author of thirteen textbooks and has written numerous magazine articles. Mr. Walker completed his undergraduate studies at Millersville University and has a master's degree in Industrial Education from the University of Maryland. He has taught industrial arts and vocational education for more than thirty-two years, including five years as Supervisor of Industrial Education. He has also worked as a machinist for the U.S. Air Force and as a draftsman at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds.

Bernard D. Mathis has bachelor's and master's degrees in Industrial Arts Education from the University of Northern Colorado. He has taught mechanical engineering drawing and architectural engineering drawing for more than 30 years and computer-aided drafting for more than 20 years. Prior to teaching drafting classes, Mr. Mathis taught other industrial arts courses, including woodworking, metalworking, general crafts, leather crafts, lapidary, and jewelry. Mr. Mathis has been sole proprietor of his own drafting and design business for 25 years.

Shauna Ann Scribner has an associate's of applied science degree in Design Drafting and Metals Technology from Albuquerque TVI Community College, a bachelor's degree in Training and Technology from the University of New Mexico, and a master's degree and doctorate in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She has taught computer-aided drafting (CAD), engineering graphics, and manufacturing technology for more than 20 years. Prior to working as a CAD facilitator, Dr. Scribner worked in the public sector as a lead drafter and was the owner and operator of her own CAD company for 22 years. For the past 15 years, Dr. Scribner has worked as a professor and CAD program coordinator at Southwestern Illinois College.

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