Technical Courses: Core Courses
Blue Print Reading
Engineering drawings are the basis for communicating the requirements for a part, from design to manufacturing to inspection. This course focuses on the skills needed to interpret the views, notes, tolerances, and symbols found on a print. The course is intended for those at any level, from beginners to those requiring a refresher of design and drafting concepts.
COURSE CONTENT
Blueprint Basics
- Role of Prints in Industry
- Basic Steps in Reading a Print
Alphabet of Lines
- Visible, Hidden, and Center Lines
- Extension, Dimension, and Leader Lines
- Cutting Plane / Section Lines
- Break Lines and Phantom Lines
Orthographic Projection
- Advantages of Orthographic Projection
- Visualizing the 3-Dimensional Object
- The "Glass Box" and the "Bowl" Techniques
- First-Angle vs. Third-Angle Projection
Other Print Information
- The Title Block
- Auxiliary and Section Views
- Revisions
- General and Local Notes
Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Units of Measure
- Limit Dimensioning
- Plus/Minus Tolerancing
- Types and Classes of Fit
- Dimensioning Symbols
- Calculating Dimensions
- Capability and Statistics in Dimensioning
- Introduction to GD&T
Manufacturing Specifications
- Screw Threads
- Machining Callouts
- Surface Finish / Roughness
Note: Your company is encouraged to provide engineering drawings to be used for discussion and/or customized exercises in the course.
