Mechanical Print Reading

Learning objectives:

  • 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 piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID).
  • Draw schematics of simple mechanical systems.