ME119: Engineering Drawing & Graphics

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

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Drawing is the Language of Engineers just as Maths is the Queen of Science. To become a good engineer, you need have good - analytic skills (mathematical and computing skills), - Sketching skills (quick rendering of what you see or imagine enables more iterations within limited time), - Drawing skills (formalized sketches) and - 2D/3D CAD modeling skills (CAD model becomes the core of all other down stream activities). You should have an open and unbiased mind and team spirit that gives dues respect to all disciplines. Because, products today are too complex and requires multi-disciplinary teams.

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Sketching skills - Leonardo da Vinci
You need to sharpen your skills in sketching because sketching is faster; it matches with your thinking speed and enables several design iterations. This is a prerequisite to become a good designer. Example is Leonardo da Vinci. He was actually a great sketcher and painter. He conceived many ideas, theories and contraptions that were far ahead of his time. So, he simply sketched them and left behind for next generations to pursue. Many of his ideas took centuries to become practical. Some of his contributions are:
Paintings: Mona Lisa, Last supper Sc. & Engg: Helicopter, Battle tank, Solar power collector, Calculator, Bobbin winder, Tensile testing machine for wire, anatomy, Architecture, Optics, Hydrodynamics,

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Paintings of Leonardo da Vinci

Mona Lisa

Last Supper

Vitruvian Man

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Sc./Engg. Contributions of Leonardo da Vinci

A parabolic compass A machine for grinding convex lenses

Various hydraulic machines

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War Contributions of Leonardo da Vinci

Cannons
War machines

Battle tank

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Flying Contributions of Leonardo da Vinci
Parachute

The flight of a bird A Flying Machine Aerial screw (Helicopter)

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Anatomical Contributions of Leonardo da Vinci

Study of the proportions of the head

Anatomical study of the arm

Studies of Embryos Sectional view of skull

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About 15 years ago, we used to teach Engineering Drawing in 3 semesters. At that time, we could give good exposure in sketching, drawing, machine design and 2D&3D CAD modeling. Since we have only one course now, we shall focus on manual drawings and some exposure to 2D CAD.

There will not be any formal training in sketching. However, you shall reserve a plain notebook exclusively for this course. After every lecture class, practice the problems in the sketch book and bring them to the class. In this course, you will use only drafting board and instruments to render your drawings. However, our dream is to evolve this course in which we train you in sketching skills that you will convert into accurate models using CAD.

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During the course of a design, only the last few sketches will be converted into drawings or CAD model. We even want you in future to convert your ideas into physical models using totally modern automatic machines such as Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) or CNC machines.

We do curve fitting. Often curves vary in curvature along their length. So, choosing the gap between the sample points is important as we have to finally draw a freehand curve over these points.

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We need to cover a vast syllabus in 13 sheets. So, it is important for you to spend adequate time before coming to these lectures as well as the drawing sessions.

Quickly skim through Chapters 1-5 of N.D. Bhats book that cover the basic things such as
Use of drawing instruments Sheet layout and Freehand sketching Lines, Lettering and Dimensioning Scales Geometrical constructions

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Drawing Sheet & Board
Use only A3 (420 x 297) drawing sheets. Fix the sheets firmly on all four corners with cello tapes. No clips or pins are allowed. Bring a good cello tape dispenser, paper cutter and scissors for this purpose. Before fixing the sheet, remove any cello tape of the previous use on the drawing board and repeat the same while leaving the hall. Use the tilting of the drawing board.

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Pencil
Do not use conventional pencils and sharpeners. Use 0.5mm dia collet pencil. Bring at least 2 pencils, one for HB and the other for 2B. Staedler brand is recommended. If you use Staedler, use their lead only. In addition to the standard black lead, RED color leads are also available but are more expensive. You are welcome to use them. You will find them useful when you construct overlapping objects.

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Guidance in the Drawing Hall
One professor and some TAs/ RAs will be available in the hall to guide you. You are also welcome to discuss with your friends.

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Compensatory Classes
80% attendance is compulsory. All sheets shall be completed. Otherwise, you will loose marks.

When you miss, compensate by contacting any of the four RAs (not TAs).
No girl student will work alone in the drawing hall at any time.

Thank You!
K.P. Karunakaran Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai-400076, INDIA Tel.: 022-25767530/ 9869541570 karuna@iitb.ac.in www.me.iitb.ac.in/~karuna