Level 1
Introduction to Mechanical Drawings
& GD&T
Course Outline
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Course Objective
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To understand 2D & 3D graphical representation of a mechanical drawing or mechanical sketches which includes multiple views, symbols and other drawing details.
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Course Length |
1 Day
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What You Will Learn
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Background to Engineering Drawing Development
Overview of Related Engineering Standards
Review of Applicable Terms and Definitions
Evaluation of Engineering Drawing Components |
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- Line Types
- Dimensions (baseline, chainline, coordinate, basic and reference)
- Tolerances (linear, angular, bilateral, unilateral)
- Symbols
- Border
- Title Block
- Revision Block
- Notes (general & specific)
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Review of Basic Drafting Conventions
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- Third Angle Projection -vs- First Angle Projection
- Isometric Views
- Orthographic Views
- Section Views
- Detail Views
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Evaluation of Generic Sample Part
Multiple Exercises to Reinforce Views, Projections and Drafting Practices
Introduction to GD&T
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- Overview of 14 symbols
- Introduction to datums
- Transformation of Linear Tolerancing to Position & Profile
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Who Should Attend
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Any individual, including engineering and non-engineering managers who participate in design reviews or technical meetings within the company or with mechanical component and assembly suppliers. Any individual who needs to understand 2D & 3D graphical representation of engineering drawings and sketches. Non mechanical engineers (electrical, chemical, industrial, regulatory, etc.), machine/equipment operators and technicians, assembly personnel, administrative assistants to technical groups, technical sales and purchasing representatives who deal with mechanical components and assemblies. |
Prerequisites
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None
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The Introduction to Mechanical Drawings
Course Outline is available in PDF format. |
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Training Transformation |
Business Transformation |
8-Tracks Program Overview |
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To read about the
Training Transformation,
click here. |
To read about the Business Transformation, click here. |
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Example
Graphics from Course |
Practice Part |
Isometric &
Orthographic Views |
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Section & Detail Views |
Stated Tolerances |
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Third Angle Projection |
Profile Tolerancing |
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Note :
Click
on any image to zoom in. |
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