Course
Mechanical Blueprint Reading
Name
MEC-3010E1
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for personnel who wish to be employed in an industry position that utilizes Manufacturing Production Technicians and Industrial Maintenance Technicians
Description
In this fascinating course, you’ll learn to read and interpret blueprints – a skill that’s critical for manufacturing products to meet specifications and making sure finished parts function as intended! This course covers the three major elements of a blueprint: drawing, dimensions, and notes; and you’ll gain a thorough understanding of each. You’ll read and interpret drawings in class and complete assignments online.
Course Objectives
- Have the ability to Identify the three basic elements of a blueprint and explain what an orthographic view is and the six possible basic views.
- Have the ability to Distinguish between auxiliary and section views, Identify the types of section views and Identify how section views are displayed.
- Have the ability to Describe how to show part edges and Identify how to indicate dimensions.
- Have the ability to Describe the appearance and use of center, break, hidden and phantom lines.
- Have the ability to Identify the dimensions on a blueprint, Describe and interpret descriptive dimensions and Describe and interpret functional dimensions.
- Have the ability to Describe the appearance and use of notes.
- have the ability to Explain how to use scale and tolerance information on a print and Demonstrate a thorough understanding of reading basic blue prints for parts and assemblies.
Outline of Instruction
- Session 1
Objective: Define and understand the following:
Review how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers, fractions, and decimals.
Using a Calculator
USA Standards of measurement
Metric Standards of measurement
Review Questions/Quiz - Session 2
Objective: Define and understand the following:
Review basic geometric forms of Triangles, Square, Rectangle, Parallelogram, Regular Hexagon.
Circle
Diameter,
Radius
Review Questions/Quiz - Session 3
Objective: Define and understand the following:
Properties of a Triangle
Right Triangles
Solving for a Variable
The Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios
Trigonometric Relationships
Review Questions/Quiz - Session 4
Objective: Define and understand the following:
Blueprint Contents
Orthographic Drawing
Blueprint Drawing Views
Auxiliary and Section Views
Types of Section Views
Object and Hidden Lines
Extension, Dimension, and Leader Lines
Center and Break Lines
Cutting Planes and Section Lines
Review Questions/Quiz - Session 5
Objective: Define and understand the following:
Blueprint Dimensions
Types of Dimensions
Uses of Dimensions
Title and Change Blocks
Use of Scale
Use of Tolerances
Review Questions/Quiz - Session 6
Objective: Define and understand the following:
Importance of Measurements
What Is Tolerance
Tolerance and Use
Tolerance and Cost
Tolerances for Various Operations
Types of Tolerance
Dimensioning and Tolerance
Review Questions/Quiz - Session 7
Objective: Define and understand the following:
Angles, Chamfers, and Tapers
Angled Features
Common Hole Features
Hole Dimensions
Corner Radii and Arcs
Radius Dimension
Surface Finish
Threads
Thread Standards
Review Questions/Quiz
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
Yes
Certification
Manufacturing Production Technician Certification
Website URL
www.msscusa.org
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
- Participants learn Manufacturing Processes.
- Participants learn Maintenance Awareness.
- Participants learn Manufacturing Quality.
- Participants learn Safety Procedures.
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Basic math and general computer skills
Text and Supplies Needed
Student guides, Manufacturing Systems training panels and associated tools and equipment
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Advanced Manufacturing Center.
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
- Attendance 90% or above
- Participation
- Completion of all assigned online modules with a score of 75% minimum for each module.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
None
Intended Audience
This course is intended for personnel who wish to be employed in an industry position that utilizes Manufacturing Production Technicians and Industrial Maintenance Technicians
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Manufacturing Production Technician and Industrial Maintenance Technician
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
This is a skill gap area for the light manufacturing in Wake County that is dependent on Manufacturing and Production skilled technicians to keep manufacturing systems operating.
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
- Manufacturing Production Technician and Industrial Maintenance Technician
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Course Contact Information
Myra Beckers
mbeckers@waketech.edu
919-532-5977