本书引入了现代CAD技术，全书体系和内容新颖；比较完整地保留了传统工程图学的内容，但适当精简了部分画法几何的内容，加强了草图与立体图的绘制以及读图的训练；比较多地给出了来自工程实践的例子；英语语言流畅，是开展双语教学和学习技术英语的好教材。

本书是一本了解现代工程图学的很好教材，对我国相关课程的改革及教材编写有借鉴作用，可供大学本科生、研究生及科技人员和专业课教师等使用。

1 The Graphic Language and Design

2 Introduction to CAD

3 Instrumental Drawing, Freehand Sketching, and Lettering Techniques

4 Geometric Constructions

5 Technical Sketching and Shape Description

6 Multiview Projection

7 Sectional Views

8 Auxiliary Views

9 Revolutions

10 Manufacturing Design and Processes

11 Dimensioning

12 Tolerancing

13 Threads, Fasteners, and Springs

14 Design and Working Drawings

15 Drawing Reproduction, Control, and the Internet

16 Axonometric Projection

17 Oblique Projection

18 Perspective

19 Intersection and Developments

20 Gearing and Cams

21 Electronic Diagrams

22 Structural Drawing

23 Topographic Drawing and Mapping

24 Piping Drawing

25 Welding Representation

Appendix

Index