Engineering Graphics Flashcards
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List 4 reasons that engineering drawings are important
Communication, Improvement on designs, Visualization, Manufacturing parts
Where doe the term Blueprint come from?
Light sensitive, copy paper
Define Engineering
Set of Graphical Communication Graphically
What are the two main categories of engineering drawings?
Mechanical Drawings and Civil Drawings
T or F : Civil Engineering typically refers to drawings as Blueprints
True
T or F: Mechanical Engineering (aerospace, Manufacturing ect.) typically refers to drawings as Detail Drawings or Engineering Drawings
True
Define the acronym CAD
Computer AIDED Design
What are 2 examples of CAD programs used in Civil Engineering
Auto CaD and Civil 3D
Define Parametric modeling
Drawing that you can scale easily
What are 2 examples of parametric CAD software used in mechanical engineering?
Rhino 3D and Solid Works
Define the acronym CAM: (and give 1 example of a CAM program)
Computer Aided Mechanic
T or F: Engineering Drawings are the primary communication link between engineering and manufacturing
True
Define the term Rendering:
Something looks good in 3D making
What are 2 advantages to CAD generated engineering drawings:
Manipulated (3D) and Storage/Tracking
What are 2 advantages to hand-drawn engineering drawings:
Cheap/easy and original style expression
T or F : In this hybrid class, you will be reqiored to review 1x engineering drawing per week on canvas and answer questions related to it
True
