MEMD134 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
Engineering Graphics & Sketching
By Adzly Anuar, Zulkifli Bin Ahmad & J. Purbolaksono
Contents
Outcomes of today’s lecture
Overview
Sketching
Engineering graphics & manual drawing
Drawing tools
Drawing sheets and layout
Lettering
Lines
Scale
Abbreviations
Outcomes of today’s lecture
Able to explain:
The used & importance of engineering
graphics
Basic sketching techniques
Common standard and guidelines used in
technical drawing
Overview
Engineering graphics communication involves
the use of visual material to convey technical
ideas and problem solutions.
Engineering or technical drawing – one of the most
widely used method.
Definition of drawing:
A graphic representation of an idea, concept or an entity
which actually or potentially exists in life.
Overview
Importance:
A way of communication between engineers at all stages of
the design & problem solving from initial ideas, design,
analysis & manufacturing.
For Visualisation, Communication and Documentation
Visualization Communication Documentation
The ability to The design solution Permanent record of
mentally picture should be the solution for future
things that do not communicated to reference.
exist in front of the others without
eyes. ambiguity
Overview
Types of drawing : R2.5 15
artistic
technical 10
Illustrations
rendering 10
Overview
Examples of different drawing types
A dimensioned technical/mechanical drawing 3-D computer model of the interior of
an office building
Sketching
Sketching
3 methods of creating technical drawings
Freehand, mechanical & digital
Technical sketching is the process of producing
a rough preliminary drawing representing the
main features of a product or structure
Normally done by freehand, generally less
finished, less structured/ restricted, & take less
time to produce
Sketching
Technical sketches
Used extensively in the first stage of design process
to visualise or convey ideas
An informal tool used by everyone involved in the
design & manufacture of a product
Sketching
Sketching tool
Paper, pencils, eraser
Sketching technique e.g.
Straight line sketch
Circle & arc
Component (proportional sketch)
Pictorial sketch
In sketching, proportionality is important.
Even though it is a freehand sketch, the lines
should be relatively sharp and straight for a
good quality sketch.
Sketching
Sketching straight line
Sketching
Sketching circle
Sketching
Multi-view and pictorial sketches
TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATIONS
Technical Illustrations in the 21st Century
The needs for technical illustrations and technical
illustrators are increasing due to various factors
including warranty issues demanding higher-quality
documentations.
Illustrations versus Drawings
A technical drawing is used for designing and
manufacturing a machine. It is always a scale
representation of a unit or part, providing views that
are needed to furnish an accurate visual description.
In technical drawings, even the smallest detail must
be defined precisely to ensure that the drawing is
unambiguous.
Technical illustrations are in many ways the exact
opposite since they have a completely different
purpose. The intention is to depict a part in such a
way that it is quickly and clearly recognizable.
In a technical illustration, less is often more, in that
less detail will make the picture more
understandable.
Example
Motor-home diesel-pusher coach
Example
Cruise Ship Cutaway
Example
Conclusions
What has been covered today:
Different types of drawing
Sketching techniques
Drawing layout & title block
Lettering
Lines
Scale
Exercise
References:
- Engineering Drawing, A.W. Boundy, McGraw-Hill, 2000
- Fundamentals of Graphics Communication 3rd Edition, Gary Bertoline & Eric Weibe, McGraw-Hill
