Online Class: Blueprint Reading for Machinists
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $35.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $60.00 |
Blueprint Reading for Machinists is taught by John Clayton who has over 26 years in manufacturing/machining as a production machinist, toolmaker, supervisor, and Instructor of Machine Tool Technology in technical education. The course will enable the learner to interpret drawings commonly found in a manufacturing/machining environment. Understanding of the concepts of blueprint reading can enable the learner to attain a new position requiring blueprint reading skills.
All materials required for the Blueprint Reading for Machinists course are contained within the course. A student may utilize drawings found in their workplace as reference to concepts presented in the course. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions, and a Certificate Verification Service you can use so others may view and verify the authenticity of your awards.
 Course Description The Blueprint Reading for Machinists course is a comprehensive guide to interpreting drawings commonly found in manufacturing. This is the 'short course' of 'need to know' information for blueprint reading in machine trades. Beginning with the background of blueprints, looking at the types of lines used on a drawing, and how parts are shown in different views. Dimensioning and Tolerancing are explained, as well as an introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. This course is intended as an introduction to understanding blueprints and being able to visualize and understand the intent of the designer or draftsman as presented in a blueprint. The first step in making quality parts or assemblies is interpreting the drawing correctly and applying the given information to the final product. Completing this course will enhance the learner's ability to gain employment in a manufacturing/machining area and/or increase their chances of advancement in related areas.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson One - Intro to Blueprint ReadingThe background of drawings, the standards used to create drawings, some of the basics of any drawing, and units of measurement. | Lesson Two - LinesThe six main types of lines that are used in drawings, other types of lines commonly found in a blueprint, and examples of all types of lines. | Lesson Three - ViewsThe shape and complexity of a part or assembly will determine the number and types of views on a blueprint. This lesson will address the different views commonly found on a blueprint, with examples of their use and descriptions. | Lesson Four - Dimensioning & TolerancingAll parts have size features and limitations to those features. This unit details various methods of indicating a feature size and the importance of creating limits for feature sizes. | Lesson Five - Geometric Dimensioning & TolerancingThis is an introduction to a higher level of dimensioning and tolerancing becoming more prevalent with the greater demand for consistant quality parts manufactured world-wide. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Blueprint Reading for Machinists | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 8683 | | Course Type | : | Technical Skill (Novice) | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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