Mechanical Print Reading

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