WELD 1000 - Print Reading for Welders

3.0 Credits

This course is a good first welding course. Students learn the elements of print reading with special emphasis on interpreting welding symbols. The course covers basic welding information, such as process fundamentals and selection considerations, weld types, joint design, and welding terminology. Students successfully completing this course are well-prepared for success in the program.

Lecture Hours: 3.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives
1. Define prints, working drawings, and specifications.
2. Explain the meaning of views and lines and be able to draw them.
3. Describe different sizes of objects according to fractional, decimal and angular dimensions.
4. Perform calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
5. Explain the various components of a welding print format.
6. Identify the various classifications for production prints and become familiar with their special features.
7. Explain the meaning of the basic welding terms.
8. Identify and explain the meaning of welding symbols.

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