本教材的目的在于使学生掌握绘制和阅读机械工程图样的基础理论、绘图方法和技术，培养学生的空间想象能力和创新性空间思维能力。同时，为学生的相关后续课程、课程设计、毕业设计打下良好的基础。

Chapter 1 Introduction to graphics communication
1.1 Engineering drawing as a graphic language
1.2 Drawing elements and conventions
1.3 Methods of engineering drawing
1.4 Basic drafting techniques
Chapter 2 The theory of graphical projection
2.1 Methods of graphical projection
2.2 Principles of multi-view projection
2.3 First-angle and third-angle projections
2.4 Drawing the three views of an object
Chapter 3 Multi-view drawing of 2D geometric elements
3.1 Views of points
3.2 Views of lines
3.3 Views of Planes
Chapter 4 Views of elementary solids
4.1 Solids with flat faces only
4.2 Solids of revolution
Chapter 5 Intersections
5.1 Intersections of plane and polyhedron
5.2 Intersections of plane and solid of revolution
5.3 Intersections of solids
5.4 Interpenetration between a sphere and a cone
Chapter 6 Combinations of solids
6.1 Overview
6.2 Making multi-view drawings
6.3 Reading multi-view drawings
Chapter 7 Dimensioning
7.1 Principles of dimensioning
7.2 Presentation of dimensions
7.3 Methods of dimensioning simple objects
7.4 Dimensioning composite solids
Chapter 8 Isometric drawing
8.1 Introduction to axonometric drawing
8.2 The isometric method of projection
8.3 Isometric drawing
Chapter 9 General methods of representation for mechanical drawings ...
9.1 Exterior views
9.2 Sectional views
9.3 Cross sections
9.4 Miscellaneous conventions and simplifications
9.5 Application of the representation methods
Chapter 10 Threads and threaded parts
10.1 Introduction to screw threads
10.2 Drawing convention associated with threads
10.3 Thread designation
10.4 Threaded fasteners
10.5 Threaded assemblies
Chapter 11 Common and standard machine elements
11.1 Gears
11.2 Keys
11.3 Pins
11.4 Rolling bearings
11.5 Springs
Chapter 12 Detail Drawings
12.1 General introduction to detail drawings
12.2 Graphical representation of machine parts
12.3 Fabrication related structures
12.4 Dimensioning for detail drawings
12.5 Reading detail drawings
Chapter 13 Technical requirements and specifications
13.1 Method of indicating surface texture
13.2 Dimensional tolerances
13.3 Fits
13.4 Overview of geometrical tolerances
Chapter 14 Assembly Drawings
14.1 Introduction to assembly drawing
14.2 Representation methods for assembly drawing
14.3 Methods and steps for drawing an assembling drawing
14.4 Parts list and title block
14.5 Common assembly structures
14.6 Reading assembly drawings
Appendix A Screw threads and threaded fasteners
Appendix B Keys and pins
Appendix C Rolling bearings
Appendix D Fundamental deviations for shaft and hole
Bibliography