WELD 1650 Print Reading and Welding Symbols

This course provides training on how to read and draw basic welding blueprints. This course will also provide training in the American Welding Society (AWS) standard welding symbols and how they are used and interpreted on a welding blueprint or shop drawing. Major topics include: Orthographic Views, Standard Drawing Lines, Dimension Lines, Introduction to the Reference Line and Arrow, the term Welding Symbol and WELD Symbol and Basic Math for welders and fitters. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

Introduction to blueprint reading for welders and fitters.
Introduction to the American Welding Society’s (AWS) Standard Welding Symbols.
How to identify the various lines used to draw a blueprint.
How to dimension a drawing.
Where to find special notes and tolerances on a blueprint.
Introduction to weld symbols.
Introduction to Welding Symbols.
Mathematics for welders and fitters.

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Draw an orthographic view of an object.

2. Draw the top, front and right sides of an object.

3. Draw a pictorial representation of an object.

4. Use object lines, hidden lines and dimension lines properly.

5. Demonstrate the proper use of the American Welding Society’s (AWS) "Reference Line and Arrow".

6. Demonstrate what "Arrow Side and Other Side" mean on the Reference Line.

7. Use the weld symbols in the proper format referencing the American Welding Society’s (AWS) Standard Symbols for Welding and Brazing and Non Destructive Examination for acceptance or rejection criteria.

8. Work mathematical problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals.

9. Read a tape measure.

10. Read an inch divided into sixteenths

11. Read an inch divided into decimal form

12. Dimension a blueprint or shop drawing properly

13. Demonstrate the ability to draw a simple blueprint or shop drawing using all the information given in the course lecture including the proper welding symbols.

14. Demonstrate the proper order of fabrication from a blueprint.

Other Information

Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:

Recommended text book: Contact the current Welding Instructor for the recommended text. Personal supplies provided by the welding student: 1. Safety glasses that meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 specification for safety glasses. 2. Welding Helmet with a number 10 shade welding lens. 3. Clear plastic cover lenses to protect the welding lens. 4. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting goggles with a number 5 shade lens. 5. Welding gloves and material handling gloves. 6. Leather welding sleeves or heavy denim work shirts and pants. NO POLYESTER. 7. Leather boots or shoes. NO TENNIS SHOES. 8. Suitable head covering (welding cap). Tools required and provided by the welding student for this course: 1. Metal tool box at least 8 inches by 16 inches. 8 X 16. 2. 10 inch crescent wrench. 3. Channel Lock Pliers or slip joint pliers. 4. Vise grip pliers. 5. 12 inch combination square 6. 10 foot or 25 foot tape measure 7. Soap stone holder with soap stone or a metal marking pencil. 8. Oxyacetylene cutting tip cleaners. 9. Chipping hammer. 10. Nicholson pipe liner file. 11. Wooden handle wire brush. 12. Oxyacetylene torch lighter. 13. Cutting Goggles with a #5 shade lens. 14. OSHA approved welding hood with a # 10 welding lens.