Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades

About this book

Being able to read and correctly interpret a blueprint is a necessary skill in the industrial world today. Designed in a workbook format this manual begins with the basics of blueprint reading and progresses to visualization and then to multi-view drawings. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject it includes charts tables a glossary of terms and a mathematics appendix to help users comprehend material. This edition features expanded coverage of GDT more information on profile tolerances and drawings produced in CAD. Charts tables a glossary of terminology and Mathematics Appendix are provided. The book also features current ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and CAN3-B78.1-M83 (reaffirmed 1990) Technical DrawingsGeneral Principles Standard. Designed for those in a manufacturing trade this is a straightforward resource that helps prepare readers to enter the industrial field of work.