WELD 149 Blueprint Reading for Welders

The blueprint course will cover basic lines, views, dimensioning and structural shapes, abbreviation and weld symbols, working with structural and piping drawings, and bill of materials.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

WELD 149Blueprint Reading for Welders

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

The blueprint course will cover basic lines, views, dimensioning and structural shapes, abbreviation and weld symbols, working with structural and piping drawings, and bill of materials.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Unit 1: Basic Lines and Views
Complete with 75 % accuracy an AWS SENSE Module 3 Exam
Identify and describe the usage for the common line types:
Identify two different methods in which an object is represented on a print
Identify the proper orientation of the views used in an orthographic projection
List the different views used in an orthographic projection
Unit 2: Notes and Specifications
Identify the standard paper sizes used in mechanical drawing
Identify the typical information contained within a drawings title block
Describe the differences between general notes and local notes
Identify the proper location for a specification
Unit 3: Dimensions
Define the following terms:
Common Fraction
Inclined Angle
Land
Feather Edge
Dual Dimensioning
Base Size
Actual Size
Nominal Size
Identify the following types of dimensions:
Angular Dimensions
Linear Dimensions
Radius and Arc Dimensions
Drilled Hole Dimensions
Countersunk and Counterbored Holes Dimensions
Spotface Dimensions
Discuss the importance of tolerances
Identify the following elements of a tolerance
Minimum
Maximum
Understand the importance of a drawings scale
Understand the following dimensioning methods:
Conventional Dimensioning
Baseline Dimensioning
Unit 4: Bill of Materials
Discuss the importance of a bill of materials
Identify the size and quantity of a particularpart by looking at a bill of materials
Specify a particular type of steel used in a bill of material
Identify a project summary worksheet and describe its purpose
Define the following terms:
Sheet Metal
Metal Plate
Flat Bar
Long
Flat
Unit 5: Structural Shapes
Define the following terms:
Hot-Rolled
Cold-Rolled
Weight
S-beams
I-Beams
Identify many of the common structural shapers used
Specify pipe size by using schedule numbers
Identify the common schedule number used for pipe sizes
Unit 6: Other Views
Define the following terms:
Break Symbol
Revolved Section
Auxiliary Views
Enlarged Detail
Developed View
Revolved View
Untrue Projection
Identify an auxiliary view and describe when they are typically used
Determine when it is necessary to use both a "Right" and "Left" side to describe the detail associated with a part
Determine when it is necessary to locate a side view in an alternate position form the norm
Determine the proper location for an enlarged view
Discuss the purpose of a development (developed view)
Determine when it is necessary to use a revolved view
Unit 7: Sections
Define the following terms:
Cutting Plane
Section
Identify the following sections:
Full Section
Half Section
Revolved Section
Assembly Section
Phantom Section
Aligned Section
Break-Out Section
Offset Section
Removed Section
Determine when the following sections are to be used:
Full Section
Half Section
Revolved Section
Assembly Section
Phantom Section
Aligned Section
Break-Out Section
Offset Section
Removed Section
Unit 8: Detail, Assembly, and Subassembly Prints
Define detail drawing, assembly print, and subassembly print
List the components that makeup a detail drawing
List the components that makeup an assembly print
Unit 9: Welding Symbols and Abbreviations
Define reference line, arrow, tail, arrow side and other side
List the components that makeup a standard welding symbol
Identify the proper location of a weld symbol
Identity additional welding symbols elements
Identify field weld and weld-all-around symbols
Identify supplementary contour and finish symbols
Identify multiple weld symbol information
Identify bevel information
Understand multiple reference lines
Understand welding abbreviations
Unit 10: Basic Joints for Weldment Fabrications
Identify butt, corner, tee, lap and edge joints
For each type of weld identify a number of different weld that may be applied
Identify some of the special purpose joints used
Define joint spacing and groove opening
Identify the type of groove required
Unit 11: Fillet Welds
Define detail drawing, assembly print and subassembly print
Correctly identify the size of the legs of a fillet weld
Correctly identify a double fillet weld
Correctly identify fillet welds having unequal legs
Correctly identify the length of a fillet weld using notes and dimensions
Correctly identify the extent of a fillet weld
Unit 12: Groove Weld
Determine the type of groove weld to be prepared and welded
Determine the depth of the groove preparation
Determine the groove weld size
Determine the root opening of a groove weld
Determine the groove angle
Determine the contour and finishing of a groove weld
Unit 13: Back or Backing and Melt-Thru Welds
Discuss the purpose of the "Back" and "Melt-Thru welds"
Determine the size of a backing weld
Determine the size of a Melt-Thru weld
Determine the contour and finish of a Back weld
Determine the contour and finish of a Melt-Thru weld
Unit 14: Plug and Slot Welds
Define depth of fill, spacing of plugs and number of welds
Determine the contour and finish of a Plug Weld
Determine the contour and finish of a Slot Weld
Distinguish a plug weld from a slot weld on a drawing
Interpret the dimension applied to the plug and slot weld symbols
Unit 15: Surface Welds
Discuss the purpose of a "Surface Weld"
Distinguish the length, width and direction of a "Surface Weld
Identify a "Surface Weld" on a drawing
Unit 16: Edge Welds
Identify typical joints to which the edge weld symbol is applied
Translate dimensions applied to the edge weld symbol
Identify sections on a print to which an edge weld is to be applied
Identify a staggeredintermittent edge weld on a print
Unit 17: Stud Welds
Determine the proper location of the stud-weld symbol on a print
Determine the stud diameter
Determine the number of studs
Determine the pitch of a stud weld
Unit 18: Pipe-Welding Symbols
Identify typical fitting and valve symbols used for pipe fabrication on a welding print
Identify three methods used to represent a pipe layout
Develop an isometric drawing of a pipe layout from an orthographic drawing
Develop an orthographic drawing of a pipe layout from an isometric view

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

SENSE Aligned Curriculum Create multiple drawings utilizing correct drawing techniques and structure, including Welding symbols when needed. Create a detailed drawing for the welding projects

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Read Chapters 4, 5 and 25. Complete workbook assignments. 5 Lab Tasks for OFC 5 Lab Tasks for PAC 5 Lab Tasks for CAC Freehand task for PAC

Required Exams

SENSE Module #3

Required Text

Welding Skills 5th edition Textbook: B.J. Moniz Welding Skills 5th edition Workbook: Jonathan F. Gosse Welding Print Reading 6th edition: John R. WalkerW. Richard Polanin

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Read Chapters 4, 5 and 25. Complete workbook assignments. 5 Lab Tasks for OFC 5 Lab Tasks for PAC 5 Lab Tasks for CAC Freehand task for PAC SENSE Module #3