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Mechanical Print Reading

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  • Course Number: FND-015
  • Type: Instructor-led
  • Technology: Craft Skills
  • Category: Understand
  • Duration: 3 days
Instructor-led Course Catalog

Course Purpose

This course provides an understanding of information found on mechanical drawings and prints, and provides the participant with the ability to understand and identify components and how to identify dimensions of tapered and machined surfaces.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • List and explain the types of mechanical drawings
  • Explain and describe the purpose of the title block, legend, revisions, and material list in terms of location and content
  • Describe and identify the meaning of each of the six types of lines used in drawings
  • Identify and define the types of views used in drawings
  • Given a drawing, identify its construction, size, and location dimensions
  • Locate and identify tolerances on machine drawings
  • Measure and identify screw threads
  • Identify and discuss the different types of dimensions found in drawings
  • Identify and discuss the different elements of a P&ID
  • Draw schematics of simple mechanical systems

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for mechanical maintenance technicians.

Prerequisites

None

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

  • Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
  • Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson. You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.

Course Agenda

Day 1

  • Introduction
  • Interpreting title block information
  • Recognizing line types
  • Interpreting drawing properties

Day 2

  • Reading screw heads and fastener information
  • Interpreting dimensions
  • Identifying surface types

Day 3

  • Using numbering systems
  • Checking revision control
  • Locating drawings
  • Lab exercises
  • Review
  • Final lab
  • Written exam

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