Standard |
AST 101 - Basic Blueprint Reading
Introduces basic blueprint reading. Emphasis will be placed on reading and interpreting blueprints found in a manufacturing environment. Topics include: lines and symbols, views, material, title blocks, sketching, features, and sections.
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Lines and Symbols |
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5 |
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Views |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Material |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Title Blocks |
Credit |
5 |
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Sketching |
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Features |
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Sections |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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LINES AND SYMBOLS |
8 |
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0 |
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Alphabet of lines |
Identify lines used in blueprints. |
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Symbols |
Identify symbols used in blueprints. |
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Identification |
Distinguish between various views represented on typical manufacturing blueprints to include auxiliary views. |
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MATERIAL
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8 |
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Material call-outs |
Locate materials list. |
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Identify the material call-outs on lists of materials. |
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TITLE BLOCKS |
8 |
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Location |
Locate title blocks on various blueprint drawings. |
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Read and interpret |
Read and interpret information on various manufacturing blueprint drawings. |
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SKETCHING
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2 |
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Application |
Use sketching technique to record dimensions and shape of parts or assemblies in a manufacturing setting. |
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FEATURES |
8 |
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Reading |
Identify features contained on a blueprint in relation to actual workpiece or assembly. |
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Identify features of workpiece or assembly in relation to CNC production methods. |
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SECTIONS |
8 |
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Read and identify |
Identify features of a sectional view in manufacturing blueprints. |
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Suggested Resources |
Bethune, J. D. (1987). Essentials of drafting (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice
Hall.
Brown, W. C. (1986). Blueprint reading for industry. South Holland, IL:
Goodheart-Willcox.
Brown, W. C. (1990). National electrical code blueprint reading. Homewood, IL: Am
Technical.
Hammer, W. (1989). Blueprint reading basics. New York: Industrial Press.
Hunter, R. (1984). Blueprint reading. Garden City, NY: Bergwall.
Jensen, C. H., & Helsel, J. D. (1989). Fundamentals of engineering, drawing, and design (3rd ed.). New
York: McGraw-Hill.
Kirkpatrick, M. (1989). Industrial blueprint reading and description. Columbus, OH:
Merrill.
Lewis, J. (1987). Everything you always wanted to know about drafting (Vol. 1). Detroit:
Flat Surface.
McCabe, J. L. (1987). Mathematics workbook for drafting. Denver: Author.
Olivo, C. T., & Payne, A. V. (1988). Basic blueprint reading and sketching
(5th ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.
Olivo, C. T., et al. (1988). Blueprint reading and sketching. Albany, NY: Delmar.
Olivo, T. (1983). Introduction to blueprint reading and technical sketching (rev
ed.). New York: Van Nos Reinhold.
Olivo, T. P., & Olivo, C. T. (1985). Blueprint reading and technical sketching
for industry. Albany, NY: Delmar.
Palmquist, R. E. (1985). Answers on blueprint reading (4th ed.). New York: Macmillan.
Peach, S. (1987). Technical drawing: Design, illustration and model making. Tulsa:
EDC.
Schultz, R. R. (1988). Blueprint reading for the machine trades. Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Taylor,
D. (1981). Elementary blueprint reading
for machinists. Albany, NY: Delmar.
Taylor, D. L. (1984). Blueprint reading for machinists: Intermediate (4th ed.). Albany,
NY: Delmar.
Taylor, D. L. (1985). Blueprint reading for machinists (4th ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.
Taylor, D. L. (1986). Elementary blueprint reading for machinists (3rd ed.). Albany, NY:
Delmar.
Walker, J. R. (1986). Welding: Blueprint reading. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Basic blueprint reading parts I,
II, & III. [Videocassette]. Casper,
WY: IAP.
IAP, Inc.
P.O. Box 10000
Casper, WY 82602-1000
1-800-443-9250