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Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (July 15, 2022) © 2023

  • Russ R. Schultz
  • Larry Lorenzo Smith University of Utah
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Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades systematically teaches you the skills needed to read and interpret blueprints. You'll master each new concept through immediate hands-on problem-solving. No prior blueprint reading knowledge or specialized materials are required.

The content follows a logical progression. It begins with basic print reading, then moves to visualization and finally, to multiview drawings. New material is followed by assignments so you can immediately apply concepts. Questions pertaining to previously introduced material appear throughout the text.

The 8th Edition reflects the latest industry standards, including ASME Y14.5-2009 and CAN3-B78.1-M83. The text has proven itself useful both in classroom and industrial settings, and has also been widely used in self-teaching.

UNIT 1

  • 1.1 Dictionary of Terms
  • 1.2 Standard Abbreviations
  • 1.3 Alphabet of Lines

UNIT 2

  • 2.1 Dimensioning Systems
  • 2.2 Blueprints
  • 2.3 Engineering Drawings
  • 2.4 Title Blocks
  • 2.5 Drawing Notes
  • 2.6 Single-View Drawings
  • 2.7 Detail Drawings
  • 2.8 Center Lines
  • 2.9 Diameters and Radii
  • 2.10 Break Lines
  • 2.11 Typical Dimensions
  • 2.12 Tolerances
  • 2.13 Bolt Circles
  • 2.14 Maximum Material Condition and Least Material Condition
  • 2.15 Allowance
  • 2.16 Arcs and Circles

UNIT 3

  • 3.1 Orthographic Projection
  • 3.2 Third-Angle Projection
  • 3.3 First-Angle Projection
  • 3.4 Isometric Sketching

UNIT 4

  • 4.1 Reading Multiview Drawings
  • 4.2 Precedence of Lines
  • 4.3 Accumulated Tolerances
  • 4.4 Dimensioning Methods

UNIT 5

  • 5.1 Orthographic Projection of Inclined Planes
  • 5.2 Foreshortened Views
  • 5.3 Angular Dimensions
  • 5.4 Included Angle
  • 5.5 Slots and Grooves

UNIT 6

  • 6.1 Reference Dimensions
  • 6.2 Blind Holes
  • 6.3 Chamfers
  • 6.4 Keyseats and Keyways
  • 6.5 Counterbores and Countersinks
  • 6.6 Angular Hole Locations
  • 6.7 Castings
  • 6.8 Finish Symbols
  • 6.9 Finish Allowance
  • 6.10 Fillets and Rounds
  • 6.11 Clearance Holes
  • 6.12 Half-Views
  • 6.13 Starting Dimensions
  • 6.14 Surface Roughness
  • 6.15 Roughness Average (Ra)
  • 6.16 Surface Roughness Chart
  • 6.17 Surface Texture Symbol

UNIT 7

  • 7.1 Bosses and Pads
  • 7.2 Slotted Holes
  • 7.3 Casting Dimensions
  • 7.4 Tapers
  • 7.5 Standard Tapers
  • 7.6 Necks
  • 7.7 Limits
  • 7.8 Single Limits
  • 7.9 Steel Processing
  • 7.10 Steel Specifications
  • 7.11 General Properties of Alloy Steels
  • 7.12 Steel Carbon Content
  • 7.13 Partial Enlarged Views
  • 7.14 Stock Sizes
  • 7.15 Knurling
  • 7.16 Heat-Treat Notes

UNIT 8

  • 8.1 Sectional Views
  • 8.2 Full Sections and Half-Sections
  • 8.3 Wall Thickness
  • 8.4 Symbology
  • 8.5 Annular Grooves
  • 8.6 Cast Iron
  • 8.7 Spotfacing
  • 8.8 Revolved Sections
  • 8.9 Broken-Out Sections
  • 8.10 Ribs in Section
  • 8.11 Rotated Features
  • 8.12 Removed Sections
  • 8.13 Offset Sections

UNIT 9

  • 9.1 Threaded Hole Specifications
  • 9.2 Unified Thread Form
  • 9.3 Thread Series
  • 9.4 Classes of Fit
  • 9.5 Threaded Hole Illustrations
  • 9.6 Thread Calculations
  • 9.7 Constant Pitch Series
  • 9.8 Line Omission
  • 9.9 Arrowless Dimensioning
  • 9.10 External Threads
  • 9.11 Thread Forms
  • 9.12 Tabulated Dimensions
  • 9.13 Multiple Threads
  • 9.14 Pipe Threads
  • 9.15 Dryseal Pipe Threads
  • 9.16 Hex Bar Stock

UNIT 10

  • 10.1 Typical Dimensions
  • 10.2 Right Triangles
  • 10.3 Repetitive Features
  • 10.4 Detail Drawings
  • 10.5 Drawing Revisions
  • 10.6 Conical Tapers
  • 10.7 Rockwell Hardness Test
  • 10.8 Thread Specification Placement
  • 10.9 Patent Drawings

UNIT 11

  • 11.1 Metric Drawings
  • 11.2 Dimensioning Symbols
  • 11.3 Metric Threads
  • 11.4 Dimension Conversion: Metric to Inch and Inch to Metric
  • 11.5 Coordinate Dimensioning
  • 11.6 Dual Dimensioning
  • 11.7 Dimension Origin

UNIT 12

  • 12.1 Auxiliary Views
  • 12.2 Inclined Planes
  • 12.3 Oblique Planes
  • 12.4 Bend Allowance

UNIT 13

  • 13.1 Geometric Tolerancing
  • 13.2 Feature Control Frame
  • 13.3 Material Condition Symbols
  • 13.4 Projected Tolerance Zone
  • 13.5 Basic Dimension Symbol
  • 13.6 Between Symbol
  • 13.7 Datum Feature Symbol
  • 13.8 Combined Symbols
  • 13.9 Composite Frames
  • 13.10 Datum Target Symbol
  • 13.11 Form Tolerances
  • 13.12 Datums and the Datum Reference System
  • 13.13 Orientation Tolerances

UNIT 14

  • 14.1 Location Tolerances
  • 14.2 Runout Tolerances
  • 14.3 Projected Tolerance Zone
  • 14.4 Profile Tolerances
  • 14.5 All Over and All Around Symbols
  • 14.6 Unilateral and Unequally Disposed Profile Tolerance
  • 14.7 Geometric Characteristic Symbols
  • 14.8 Former Practices
  • 14.9 Comparison of Symbols

UNIT 15

  • 15.1 Spur Gear Terminology
  • 15.2 Spur Gear Formulas
  • 15.3 Spur Gears
  • 15.4 Splines

UNIT 16

  • 16.1 Weldments
  • 16.2 Welding Symbols
  • 16.3 Resistance Welds

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