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| Technical graphics is an integral part of the engineering design process through which engineers and drafters/designers generate new ideas and solve problems. Traditionally, engineering design consisted of closely related steps documented as paper graphics and text that flowed in a linear/sequential manner through an organization. In the face of increased global competition, many industries in the United States have adopted a team-oriented concurrent approach using 3-D CAD model information as a primary means for communication. This chapter describes a modern approach to the engineering design process, so that you will have a better understanding of and appreciation for the role of engineering graphics in the design process. Besides describing the design process, advanced technologies such as product data management (PDM) and web collaboration are described. Knowledge of how various information management tools and techniques support the evolving design is important to understanding the modern design process. |