Books & Materials

Bryan R. Fischer has written and published books that are used in our courses, including GD&T Books, GD&T Manuals, Tolerance Analysis Books, Tolerance Stackup Books, Tolerance Analysis Manuals, Tolerance Stackup Manuals, Tolerance Analysis Workbooks and Tolerance Stackup Workbooks.

Current titles include:

GD&T Books, GD&T Manuals:

• "The Journeyman's Guide to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing: GD&T for the New Millennium"
  
  Advanced Dimensional Management Press
  Bryan R. Fischer - 2008
  Available exclusively through this web site.

  Newly Revised for 2008! This is the essential Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing reference manual for engineering, design, drafting, quality, inspection, manufacturing, procurement, assembly and service personnel and students. The "Journeyman's Guide" makes it easy to quickly find and understand critical Dimensioning and Tolerancing and GD&T topics. The material is developed carefully in a technically and mathematically precise manner, but presented in a way that makes this often tricky subject easy-to-understand.
  
  This text starts with +/- and basic GD&T concepts, develops and presents them clearly, then explains how they work together to create the language and systems of GD&T. Datums and Datum Reference Frames are covered in-depth, followed by detailed, advanced treatment of each Geometric Tolerance. Nuances of syntax and context are also presented in detail.
  
  This material represents the latest thinking on GD&T. The material directly addresses many of the misconceptions common in industry today. Indeed that is the goal of this text and our GD&T courses, to clearly explain the material and dispel misconceptions for those already "familiar" with GD&T.

• "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Visual Glossary" Standard Version
  Available as a PDF or Hard-Copy document.

  New and Updated! The "GD&T Visual Glossary" is our latest Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing tool! This is the standard version. The "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Visual Glossary" presents, explains and clarifies many of the most complicated Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts and terms. The "GD&T Visual Glossary" contains 50 definitions, most augmented by full-color figures that clarify many often misunderstood concepts.
  
  The "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Visual Glossary" is an excellent companion to our GD&T book "The Journeyman's Guide to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing". Order your copy today!
  
  A must-have for anyone who needs to understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

• "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Visual Glossary - With GD&T At-A-Glance™ Sheets" Enhanced Version
  Available as a PDF or Hard-Copy document.

  New! This is an enhanced version of our "GD&T Visual Glossary." It includes all of the material from the Standard Version plus our very popular "GD&T At-A-Glance™" Quick Reference Sheets from "The Journeyman's Guide to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing."
  
  The "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Visual Glossary" presents, explains and clarifies many of the most complicated Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts and terms. The "GD&T Visual Glossary" contains 50 GD&T definitions, most augmented by full-color figures that clarify many often misunderstood concepts, plus we've added our full-page "GD&T At-A-Glance™" sheets for each of the 14 Geometric Tolerances.
  
  The "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Visual Glossary" is an excellent companion to our GD&T book "The Journeyman's Guide to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing". Order your copy today!
  
  A must-have for anyone who needs to understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Tolerance Analysis Books, Tolerance Stackup Books, Tolerance Analysis Manuals, Tolerance Stackup Manuals, Tolerance Analysis Workbooks and Tolerance Stackup Workbooks:

• "Mechanical Tolerance Stackup and Analysis"

  This is the preeminent title available on Tolerancing, Tolerance Analysis and Tolerance Stackups available today. Covers Plus and Minus (Conventional) Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods.

  Just Released – Third Printing Now Available!




• Workbook for "Mechanical Tolerance Stackup & Analysis"

  This is the Workbook for "Mechanical Tolerance Stackup and Analysis". Includes Problems using Plus and Minus (Conventional) Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods.




• Tolerance Stackup, Tolerance Analysis and Tolerancing Manual: Plus and Minus Edition

  Includes 12 chapters from "Mechanical Tolerance Stackup and Analysis" reworked for Plus and Minus (Conventional Dimensioning and Tolerancing) applications (No GD&T). This is the book for you if you strictly use Plus and Minus Dimensioning and Tolerancing.




• Workbook for Tolerance Stackup, Tolerance Analysis and Tolerancing Manual: Plus and Minus Edition

  This is the Workbook for “Tolerance Stackup, Tolerance Analysis and Tolerancing Manual: Plus and Minus Edition. Includes Problems using Plus and Minus (Conventional) Dimensioning and Tolerancing only (No GD&T).

Comprehensive Engineering Standards Manual:

• "The Drawing Requirements Manual"; 11th Edition
  
  IHS Global, Inc.
  Bryan R. Fischer-Author of 11th Edition-2008
  (Jerome H. Leiblich Original Author)
  
  Available from IHS Global

  Newly revised for 2008! The Drawing Requirements Manual (DRM) is the definitive engineering standards reference manual with no peers in coverage. At over 1200 pages, it covers an incredible scope, discussing and explaining the requirements and practices covered in hundreds of commercial and government engineering standards and specifications, including a detailed discussion of GD&T and how it has changed over the years. The DRM includes 26 chapters, including a completely new chapter written by Bryan R. Fischer based on the ASME Y14.41-2003 standard, which deals with 3D Solid Modeling and Using Digital Data and Annotated Solid Models as Design Deliverables. The new chapter also addresses the requirements found in MIL-DTL-31000 (Revision C) for using digital data and Annotated 3D Solid Models as part of a Technical Data Package.
  
  The DRM has chapters devoted to many subjects, including chapters on GD&T (ANSI Y14.5, ASME Y14.5), 3D Solid Modeling and Digital Data, Drawing Types (ASME Y14.41, ISO 16792), Welding Symbology, Engineering Drawing Format, Types of Engineering Drawings (ASME Y14.24), and many others. See below for a list of sections.

  
  

• Section 1     Specifications and Standards Data
• Section 2     Drawing/Data Elements & Management
• Section 3     Drafting Practices
• Section 4     Types of Engineering Drawings
• Section 5     Dimensions and Tolerances (including GD&T, ASME Y14.5)
• Section 6     Engineering Drawing Format
• Section 7     Drawing & Part Number System
• Section 8     Drawing Titles
• Section 9     Drawing Notes
• Section 10    Parts List Preparation
• Section 11    Identification Marking
• Section 12    Thread Representation
• Section 13    Surface Texture
• Section 14    Welding Symbology
• Section 15    Protective Coatings
• Section 16    Casting Drawings
• Section 17    Forging Drawings
• Section 18    Facility Drawings
• Section 19    Tooling Drawings
• Section 20    Packaging Drawings
• Section 21    Sheet Metal Drawings
• Section 22    Electrical and Electronic Drawings
• Section 23    Drawing Change Procedures
• Section 24    Abbreviations
• Section 25    Definitions
• Section 26    Digital Data Sets & 3D Solid Modeling (ASME Y14.41)
• Appendix M1    International System of Units (SI)
• Appendix M2    Metric Conversion of Units
• Appendix M3    Writing SI
• Appendix M4    Conversion of Dwg - Inch to Metric
• Appendix M5    Misc Metric Information
• Appendix M6    Metric Glossary
• Appendix A1    Past Practices - Manual Drafting Techniques

The DRM 11th Edition is sold by IHS Global, Inc. It is available as a bound and printed book, as an e-book on DVD, as an online subscription, and in conjunction with the applicable ASME Y14 series standards. Follow this link or contact IHS at the number below for more information. Please mentioned Salesman Code 127 and make sure to let them know you were referred by Bryan Fischer.

If you would prefer to order by phone, please call the number below and be sure to mention Salesman Code 127 and tell then you were referred by Bryan Fischer.

Training Materials:
Our Books and Training Material and approach is suited to a varied audience, including engineering, design, inspection, manufacturing, assembly, quality and service personnel to name a few.