
Print Reading For Industry
This Print Reading for Industry course is a practical, application-based program that is based on current ANSI standards and includes input from a broad cross-section of industries.
Print Reading For Industry
This course covers blueprint reading fundamentals, including engineering drawings, shop sketching, basic math, and measuring tools. Learn to interpret technical drawings for manufacturing success.

Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of engineering drawings in manufacturing
- Learn the process of generating and duplicating engineering drawings
- Master the basic elements and concepts of blueprints
- Develop skills to interpret engineering drawings accurately
- Explore shop sketching principles, basic shop mathematics, and common measuring tools
Target Audience
- Production and Inspection Personnel
- Supervisors
- Group Leaders
- Estimators
- Puchasing
- Set-up Personnel
Agenda
- DRAFTING AND PRINT READING PROCEDURES
- Prints: The Language of Industry
- Reading a Steel Rule Applied Mathematics Measuring Tools
- The Alphabet of Lines
- Basic Technical Sketching, Lettering, and Dimensioning
- FUNDAMENTALS OF SHAPE DESCRIPTION
- Geometric Construction
- Multi-view Drawings
- Auxiliary Views
- Section Views
- Threads and Fasteners
- FUNDAMENTALS OF SIZE DESCRIPTION
- Dimensioning
- Tolerancing
- Machining Specifications and Surface Quality
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- INDUSTRIAL DRAWING TYPES
- Detail Drawings
- Assembly Drawings
- Pictorial Drawings
- THE TITLE BLOCK
- The Title Block
- List of Materials
- Drawing Notes
- Drawing Revision Systems
- SPECIALIZED PARTS AND PRINTS
- Cam Prints & Diagrams
- Reading Numerical Control Documents
- Plastic Parts
- Precision Sheet Metals
- Welding Prints
- Instrumentation and Control Drawings
Course Delivery
- In-Person Training
- Online Self-Paced
- Training for Teams
- Virtual Live Training
Prerequisites
- None