This text describes the fundamentals of interpreting and using blueprints for manufacturing processes.

This self-contained book is designed to be the only manual any reader will need to learn the skills necessary to read manufacturing blueprints. Beginning with the basics of blueprint reading, the book presents each topic in a clear, straightforward manner so that no prior knowledge is necessary in order to understand the subject. The charts, tables, and glossary of terminology provided are all the source material a reader needs to successfully complete the course work. Chapter 13, which deals with Geometric Tolerances and Chapter 14, which deals with Location Tolerances, are completely rewritten to reflect the current ASME Y-14.5M-1994 Standard on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Unit 11, dealing with Metric Dimensions, has been updated, reflecting ISO requirements as well as the correct metric specifications dealing with dimensions and tolerances. Each new aspect of print reading is first introduced and fully explained before it is presented on prints.

The 2001 edition of Machine Trades Print Reading text is designed to help students develop the basic skills required for visualizing and interpreting industrial prints. The first four chapters present instruction in the fundamentals of print reading: visualizing shapes, line usage, title blocks, and print production. Remaining chapters introduce and explain details common to industrial prints. The final chapter contains comprehensive review quizzes.

"Being able to read and correctly interpret a blueprint is a necessary skill in the industrial world today. Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades is a workbook that requires your responses. By solving the problems and writing your answers in the book, you can more easily retain important information"--