Exploring Drafting is designed for use in introductory drafting courses at any instructional level. This text provides a strong foundation in drafting fundamentals and teaches essential manual (traditional) and CAD drafting skills. Coverage includes detailed instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic projection, and dimensioning practices. The text covers techniques and procedures used in creating multiview drawings, section views, auxiliary views, pictorial views, and pattern developments. End-of-chapter drawing problems reinforce the chapter content and help students build problem-solving skills. Exploring Drafting features a colorful, highly illustrated design to promote student interest.

• Ideal text for introductory drafting courses.
• Students learn how to apply core skills and solve problems.
• Careers in Drafting profiles highlight occupational choices.
• Features include STEM Activities, STEM Connections, Academic Links, Test Your Knowledge questions, and Outside Activities.