Transcript title
Blueprint Reading
Credits
3
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
60
Other hours
60
Course Description
Covers reading and interpreting industrial blueprints used in manufacturing/fabrication. Includes interpretation of line types, geometric tolerancing and dimensioning, surface finish callouts, auxiliary views, and orthographic projection.
Course learning outcomes
1. Use standard drawing title block notes and drawing formats that are typical in the machining, welding, and building construction trades.
2. Identify the meaning of different types of lines, symbols, print views, assembly prints, and call outs used to represent a three-dimensional object with two-dimensional drawings.
3. Interpret multi-view, sectional, and auxiliary drawings to visualize three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings.
4. Interpret basic geometric, dimensioning, and tolerance standards indicated on the blueprint.
5. Derive missing linear and/or angular dimensional values on industry standard blueprints.
Content outline
General Measurement
Semi-Precision Measurement
Layout
Interpreting Engineering Symbols and Drawings
Interpreting Welding Symbols and Drawings
Interpreting Shop Symbols and Drawings
Required materials
None.