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Author: Taylor Emma

A senior editor for The Mars that left the company to join the team of SenseCentral as a news editor and content creator. An artist by nature who enjoys video games, guitars, action figures, cooking, painting, drawing and good music.

Computer aided engineering graphics

Starting a new Drawing

When starting a new drawing (QNEW), you have a choice of either starting from the Create New Drawing…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Computer aided engineering graphics

Editing Commands (Modify Commands)

Quick access toolbar The Quick Access toolbar, displayed in the Drafting & Annotation workspace, is located at the…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Computer aided engineering graphics

Drafting Aids

1. Limits Drawing limits are used to set the boundaries of the drawing. The drawing boundaries are usually…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Computer aided engineering graphics

Draw Commands

1. Point: The Point command will insert a point marker in your drawing at a position which you…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Computer aided engineering graphics

AutoCAD Installation Process

1. Go to the following website: https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all 2. Click AutoCAD 3. Create your login account using the MRCET…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Computer aided engineering graphics

DIMENSIONING

A drawing describes the shape of an object. For complete details of an object, its size description is…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Workshop laboratory

Types of Patterns

Single Piece or Solid Pattern In a simple solid pattern, one side is made flat which serves as…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Workshop laboratory

Types of Molding Sand

Molding sands are classified according to their use into a number of varieties. These are described as follows:…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma
Workshop laboratory

FOUNDARY

Introduction Foundry practice deals with the process of making castings in molds, formed in either sand or some…

February 7, 2022 · Taylor Emma