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The 2001 edition of Machine Trades Print Reading text is designed to help students develop the basic skills required for visualizing and interpreting industrial prints. The first four chapters present instruction in the fundamentals of print reading: visualizing shapes, line usage, title blocks, and print production. Remaining chapters introduce and explain details common to industrial prints. The final chapter contains comprehensive review quizzes.

Updated to the latest ANSI standards, PRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS, Sixth Edition, is an ideal resource for machine trades students and apprentices who want to master the basics of print interpretation. This thorough text’s 31 instructional units provide all-inclusive coverage progressing from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics, including the alphabet of lines, orthographic projection, arrangement of views, application of dimensions and tolerances, machining processes, and more. Complementing core chapter content, features such as review questions and drawing exercises help readers hone the knowledge and skills needed for career success--and make this trusted text equally effective for classroom use or self-paced learning. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.