Print Reading for Engineering & Manufacturing Technology, 2nd Edition
Understanding the Blueprints for your trade
Item #: 330-1630-05
ISBN: 1-4018-5163-0
ISBN13: 978-1-4018-5163-7
Author: David A. Madsen Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning Format: Paperback
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To fully understand the information found on real-world manufacturing and mechanical engineering drawings, one must consider important information about the processes represented, the dimensional and geometric tolerances specified, and the assembly requirements for those drawings. This enhanced edition takes a practical approach to print reading, with fundamental through advanced coverage that demonstrates industry standards essential for pursuing careers in the 21st century. Readers will learn step-by-step how to interpret actual industry prints while building the knowledge and skills that will allow them to read complete sets of working drawings. Realistic examples, illustrations, related tests, and print reading problems are based on real world engineering prints that comply with ANSI, ASME, AWS, and other related standards.
Features:
Concepts are written and presented with current computer-aided drafting
(CAD) technology standards to coach users in learning to read complete sets
of working drawings in manufacturing and mechanical engineering
All illustrative examples and prints are created using quality CAD that
demonstrates the best current industry standards
Chapter tests are provided for review and to challenge competencies
learned
Perfect balance is achieved between written text and support
documentation, making this an expansive text for a blueprint reading course,
as well as a handy reference resource
Print Reading for Engineering & Manufacturing Technology, 2nd Edition - Table of Contents:
Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Print Reading
Communicating with a Sketch
Scales and Precision Measurement
Reading Lettering and Lines on a Drawing
Reading Multiviews and Auxiliary Views
Manufacturing Materials and Processes
Reading Dimensions
Reading Drawings with Fasteners and Springs
Welding Processes and Reading Welding Representations
Reading Sections, Revolutions, and Conventional Breaks
Reading Geometric Tolerancing
Reading Cam, Gear, and Bearing Prints
Reading Working Drawings
Reading Pictorial Drawings
Reading Precision Sheet Metal Drawings
Reading Electrical Diagrams and Schematics
Print Reading for Engineering & Manufacturing Technology, 2nd Edition