Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades, Fifth Edition - Softcover

Schultz, Russ; Smith, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130397903 ISBN 13: 9780130397904

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2003

Synopsis

This self-contained book is designed to be the only manual any learner will need to acquire 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 needed in order to understand the subject. Charts, tables, a glossary of terminology, and Mathematics Appendix are provided. The book also features current ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and CAN3-B78.1-M83 (reaffirmed 1990) Technical Drawings—General Principles Standard. For individuals learning a manufacturing trade, such as machine operator, general machinist, and tool and die machinist.

About this title

From the Publisher

This self-contained text is designed to be the only manual any student 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 student needs to successfully complete the course work.

From the Back Cover

This fifth edition of a classic blueprint reading text provides student and professional machinists with the necessary background to understand blueprints and quality standards. The book combines principles with real-world exercises using realistic plans. Simpler prints are introduced and the new features are added to them to create increasingly complex drawings as the reader's understanding grows.

Some of the key features include:

• Updated text and illustrations reflect the latest practices in the field.
• Reorganized material on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Current standards from ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130397903
• ISBN 13: 9780130397904
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 416