Nathan Hartman

A thoroughly contemporary approach to teaching essential concepts of solid modeling and engineering documentation has made Fundamentals of Solid Modeling and Graphics Communication the leading textbook in introductory engineering design and graphics courses. This textbookintegrates design concepts and the use of 3D CAD modeling into its outstanding coverage of the basic graphical techniques that enable students to create and communicate ideas effectively. The primary goal of this text is to help the engineering and technology student learn the techniques and standard practices of creating 3D solid models and model-based information, so that design ideas can be adequately communicated and produced.

A thoroughly contemporary approach to teaching essential engineering graphics skills has made Fundamentals of Solid Modeling and Graphics Communication the leading textbook in introductory engineering graphics courses. The seventh edition continues to integrate design concepts and the use of 3D CAD modeling into its outstanding coverage of the basic visualization and sketching techniques that enable students to create and communicate graphic ideas effectively. The primary goal of this text is to help the engineering and technology student learn the techniques and standard practices of technical graphics, so that design ideas can be adequately communicated and produced. As in past editions, the authors have included many examples of how graphics communication pertains to "real-world" engineering design, including current industry practices and breakthroughs.

In its fourth edition, Technical Graphics Communication has become a standard in the field of engineering and technical graphics. This text presents both traditional and modern approaches to technical graphics, providing engineering and technology students with a strong foundation in standard drawing practices and techniques. Strong emphasis on design and industrial applications is found throughout, reinforcing the real and practical ways that technical graphics skills are used in real companies.