WEL 3010 - Blue Print Reading

Clock Hours: 96

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
: The goal of this course is a continuation of interpretation and application of the various lines, points of origin and layout of technical drawings. Using blueprints to lay-out and form accurate weldments, and the introduction to welding symbol meaning.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

List the various welding symbols found in welding blueprint and technical drawings
Define the most common welding symbols for fillet and groove welds
Explain and identify the parts of a welding symbol
Define the terms “arrow side” and “other side”
Discuss the use of a symbol tail and how welder-specific instructions are listed using the tail feature
Define the terms “field weld flag” and “all around” and where those features can be located on a weld symbol
Explain how weld-length and pitch are displayed on a weld symbol for intermittent welds
Explain how weld leg length (weld size) is displayed on a weld symbol
Explain how degree of bevel opening and root-gap specifications can be shown on a welding symbol
Explain how commands like “machine flush” and “grind flush” are labeled and shown on some welding symbols
Demonstrate how to hand draw a technical print from a small object in the classroom/shop, using solid and hidden lines and accurate measurements
Define and locate a components list on a print and how to identify parts from the list on the technical drawing