WLDG 117 - Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 113 and M 114 or instructor’s consent.
This course presents an introduction to industrial blueprints used in the welding industry. Emphasis will be placed on terminology, weld symbols, weld specifications, dimensions, industry and AWS standards. The course also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry in field applications. (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Understand all lines, views, title blocks, material lists, specific and general notes, revisions within print. Understand how a blue print is put together.
Process view point information from a three view (orthographic) print to an isometric view and back to three view.
Hand sketch complex orthographic and isometric drawings.
Read and understand a variety of blueprints based on different industries and their terminologies.
Describe welding and nondestructive test symbols and have a complete understanding of a symbols arrow.