Blueprint Reading
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Course Introduction
Blueprint Reading is an essential course designed to equip students with the foundational skills needed to interpret and understand technical drawings and plans commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and construction industries. The course covers principles of orthographic projection, symbols, line types, dimensions, tolerances, and scales. Students learn to identify various components and specifications depicted in blueprints, analyze details for fabrication and assembly, and apply industry standards to interpret complex drawings accurately. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, participants develop the confidence to read and communicate technical information crucial for project planning and implementation.
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Print Reading for Engineering and Manufacturing Technology 3rd Edition by David A Madsen
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing
Technology Print Reading
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Q1) Describe and give the function of the dimensioning and tolerancing block.
Answer: The dimensioning and tolerancing block is used to specify the general dimensioning and tolerancing specifications found on the drawing. Typically, the upper portion of the dimensioning and tolerancing block provides a note indicating that all dimensions are in millimeters (mm) or inches (IN), unless otherwise specified, such as UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (IN). The compartment continues with information about unspecified tolerances.
Q2) Describe and give an example of how zoning allows the drawing to read like a road map.
Answer: Zoning allows the drawing to read like a road map. For example, you can refer to the location of a specific item as D4, which means that the item can be found at or near the intersection of D across and 4 up or down.
Q3) Identify the ASME standard titled Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format.
A) ASME Y14.1
B) ASME Y14.1M
C) ASME Y14.5
D) ASME Y14.14
E) none of the above
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Communicating with a Sketch
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Q1) Isometric lines are true length lines.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Object lines are always shown in an isometric sketch.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Using graph paper is a good way to establish coordinates for drawing components when sketching.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Describe the characteristics of a good pencil and leads to use for sketching.
Answer: The pencil should have a soft lead. A common number 2 pencil works fine or an automatic 0.7- or 0.9-mm pencil with F or HB lead is also good. The pencil lead should not be sharp. A dull, slightly rounded pencil point is best.
Q5) Circles and arcs appear as ____________________ in isometric views.
Answer: ellipses
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Chapter 3: Scales and Precision Measurement
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Q1) The triangular architect's scale contains ____ scales.
A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six
E) none of the above
Answer: E
Q2) The mechanical engineer's scale typically has full-scale divisions that are divided into 1/16, 10, and 50.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) How do you hold the micrometer caliper and when do you remove the micrometer caliper from the object?
Answer: For most measurements, you hold the micrometer with the work held in the hand, while the spindle is turned down on the feature with the thumb and index finger of the other hand. Do not remove the micrometer from the object before taking the reading. If the reading cannot be seen because of the position of the micrometer, set the lock nut before sliding the micrometer off the object.
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Chapter 4: Reading Lines and Lettering on a Print
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Q1) Thick line made up of long and short dashes used to show portion of surface receives specified treatment.
A)chain line
B)object line
C)stitch line
D)hidden line
E)phantom line
F)section line
G)break line
H)leader line
I)cutting-plane line
J)construction line
K)dimension line
L)extension line
Q2) All lines of the same type have uniform thickness throughout the drawing.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A "bolt circle" is a pattern of holes arranged in a circle.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Reading Multiviews
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Q1) When the glass box is unfolded, how many views are created and what are the names for these views?
Q2) Rounds and fillets in multiviews always have lines projected onto the views that show the actual beginning and end of the round or fillet curves.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Partial views can be used when symmetrical objects are drawn in limited space or when there is a desire to simplify complex views.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Orthographic projection is used to change physical objects and three-dimensional ideas into ________________________________________.
Q5) Certain casting methods require that inside corners of parts have fillets.
A)True
B)False
Q6) It is preferable for the removed view to be on the same sheet from where the view was taken, but what do you see if the removed view must be on another sheet?
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Chapter 6: Reading Auxiliary Views
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Q1) The full auxiliary view shows the true size and shape of the inclined surface.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A secondary auxiliary view is projected from a primary auxiliary view. The definition of secondary auxiliary view is a view that is adjacent to and projected from a primary auxiliary view or from another secondary auxiliary view.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe an optional reference arrow method used to show a removed auxiliary view that was introduced into ASME Y14.3 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Q4) The partial auxiliary view shows only the true size and shape of the inclined surface. A)True B)False
Q5) When the auxiliary view is completed, one projection line remains between the views to indicate alignment and view relationship.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 7: Manufacturing Materials and Processes
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Q1) Extremely hard, brittle and has almost no ductility
A)Gray Cast Iron
B)White Cast Iron
C)Chilled Cast Iron
D)Steel
E)Stainless Steel
F)Aluminum
G)Copper Alloy
H)Brass
I)Bronze
J)Titanium
Q2) In the dry sand molding, the sand is bonded together with ____.
A) specific moisture
B) clay
C) specially formulated resin
D) both b and c
E) all of the above
Q3) Name a machine tool that is one of the most versatile machine tools, and uses a rotary cutting tool to remove material from the work.
Q4) Define forging
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Chapter 8: Reading Dimensions
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Q1) These notes are placed separate from the views and relate to the entire print.
A) Local notes
B) General notes
C) Specific notes
D) Universal notes
E) none of the above
Q2) The numeral with a decimal should be clear and bold and in line with the top of the rest of the numerals.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Arcs are dimensioned with leaders and radius dimensions in the views where they are shown as arcs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A counterbore is never used to machine a diameter below the surface of a part so a bolt head can be recessed.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe aligned dimensioning.
Q6) Describe how arcs are dimensioned.
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Chapter 9: Reading Prints With Fasteners and Springs
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Q1) Give this thread specification: 3/8-24 UNF-3A MOD (21) MAJOR DIA .3648-.3720 MOD, describe the meaning of the MOD and (21) parts of the note.
Q2) Threaded shafts are not sectioned ____.
A) due to the intensity of the detail that would need to be represented
B) unless there is a need to expose an internal feature
C) because simplified thread forms are the standard
D) both a and b
E) none of the above
Q3) Springs are designed to expend energy for the purpose of pushing or pulling machine parts by reflex action into certain desired positions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Select the abbreviation for taper pipe treads.
A) TPT
B) NPTF
C) NPT
D) none of the above
Q5) Define pitch as related to thread terminology.
Q6) For what are machine screws used?
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Chapter 10: Reading Sections, Revolutions, and
Conventional Breaks
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Q1) An alternate practice for providing removed and sectional views.
A) Alternate method
B) Rotated method
C) Arrow method
D) Removed method
E) none of the above
Q2) A full section is drawn when the cutting plane extends completely through the object, usually along a center plane.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A cutting plane line is shown completely through the object, passing through offset features of the object. The section on the drawing is a(n) ____.
A) full section
B) half section
C) aligned section
D) removed section
E) none of the above
Q4) Describe an offset section.
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Q5) Describe the reference arrow method for sectional view identification.
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Chapter 11: Reading Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
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Q1) Coaxial holes that are aligned through different features can be controlled with positional tolerancing using a feature relating zone for each hole and a pattern locating zone for the holes as a group.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which one of the following describes the left to right order of a feature control frame?
A) tolerance zone descriptor, geometric characteristic, geometric characteristic tolerance, primary datum reference
B) geometric characteristic tolerance, geometric characteristic, tolerance zone descriptor, datum reference
C) geometric characteristic symbol, tolerance zone descriptor, geometric characteristic tolerance, datum reference
D) geometric characteristic symbol, material condition symbol, geometric characteristic tolerance, tolerance zone descriptor, multiple datum reference
E) none of the above
Q3) What are the two characteristics of the runout tolerance?
Q4) This is the actual feature of the part that is used to establish the datum.
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Q1) Cam displacement diagrams involve the usage of several terms. Which of the following is not associated with a cam displacement diagram?
A) displacement
B) cycle
C) fall
D) dwell
E) none of the above
Q2) This is used when a change in direction is desired between the gear and pinion:
A) bevel gears
B) spur gears
C) herringbone gears
D) rack and pinion gears
E) none of the above
Q3) End thrust is a disadvantage of helical gears.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Cluster gears always turn in the same direction.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are the three types of cams? Which is the most common?
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Chapter 13: Reading Precision Sheet Metal Prints
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Q1) Describe the practice for representing a sheet metal part with only the flat pattern, and using rectangular coordinate dimensioning without dimension lines.
Q2) This is a stamping press operation that forms a single-line cut partway across the sheet without removing material.
Q3) Bend allowance the amount of extra material needed for a bend to compensate for compression during the bending process.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The purpose of ____ is to determine the overall dimension of the flat pattern, so when bent, the desired final dimension is achieved.
A) the bend relief
B) the bend layout
C) material bending
D) allowance variable
E) none of the above
Q5) Define nesting blanks.
Q6) This is a press or similar tool used to form a hole or specific shape in sheet metal.
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Chapter 14: Reading Prints of Working Drawings
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Q1) The ASME document ASME Y14.1, recommends the revision history block be placed in ____ of the sheet.
A) the upper left corner
B) the upper right corner
C) the lower right corner
D) the lower left corner
E) a separate file
Q2) A parts list and a list of materials are always interchangeable.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n) ____ is often used for testing and performance evaluations.
A) pictorial assembly
B) prototype
C) engineer's sketch
D) research and development sketch
E) none of the above
Q4) On some parts of an assembly print leader lines with arrowheads are used, and on other parts of the print, leader lines with dots are used.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Welding Processes and Reading Welding
Representations
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Q1) Oxyfuel welding is faster and cleaner than other welding processes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Oxygen gas welding can only be performed with natural gas fuel.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An extremely fast and economical welding process is ____. The welds are very clean and the process can be used with thin material or heavy plate.
A) shielded metal arc welding process
B) gas metal arc welding process
C) oxyfuel welding process
D) gas tungsten arc welding process
E) none of the above
Q4) When a plug weld is given a size, it is the size at the top of the weld, as opposed to the size at the bottom of the weld.
A)True
B)False
Q5) ____________________ is a trademark of the Union Carbine Corporation.
Q6) What are some of the advantages of welding?
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Chapter 16: Reading Prints of Pictorial Drawings
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Q1) Pictorial drawings are often used to accompany two-dimensional (2D) orthographic multiview drawings to provide a realistic 3D view to help improve visualization.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Isometric drawings are 1 1/2 times larger than the actual representation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In an isometric drawing, the three principal planes and edges make equal angles with the plane of projection.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An oblique whose receding line angle and scale are not controlled by its style.
A)Cavalier Oblique
B)Cabinet Oblique
C)General Oblique
Q5) Pictorial assemblies are used to display a pictorial rather than multiview representation of the product.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Reading Electrical Diagrams and Schematics
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Q1) A ____ is a group of insulated wires put together in one sealed assembly.
A) truck line
B) feed line
C) Multi-conductor
D) substation
E) none of the above
Q2) Platform pattern, flat pack pattern, and terminal area shapes are all examples of ____.
A) printed circuits
B) conductors
C) mounting pads
D) components of a grid system
E) none of the above
Q3) The ____________________ combines the simplicity of a schematic diagram and the completeness of a wiring diagram. The complete circuit is drawn as a series of lines and symbols that represent the electrical current path and the components of the circuit. Connection terminals are shown in their proper locations along the circuit.
Q4) This is a simple way to communicate the design of an electrical power substation.
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