Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades

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 Drawings-General 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.Schultz, Russ is the author of 'Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780132388306 and ISBN 0132388308.