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Blueprint Reading

This program is designed to help workers develop the basic skills required for visualizing and interpreting industrial prints, skills which are essential to the success of any quality improvement or scrap reduction effort.

Curriculum

This program is designed to help workers develop the basic skills required for visualizing and interpreting industrial prints, skills which are essential to the success of any quality improvement or scrap reduction effort. 

Content Outline:

Total Manufacturing Prints
Basics of Manufacturing Prints
Reading of Manufacturing Prints
Lines and Views of Manufacturing Prints
Dimensions
Tolerances
Surface Texture
Threads
Fasteners
Machine Terms and Holes
Machining Requirements
GD&T
Types of Manufacturing Prints and CAD
Gears

Who Should Enroll

Anyone interested in developing these skills.  No prior experience required.

Testimonials

Learning how to read blueprints and the basics of the subject.  Mr. Speck is a great instructor.  Highly recommended.  Fall, 2019

The book and material covered were very relevant and helpful to my work experience.  Jim was an excellent and knowledgeable professor.  Fall, 2019

Kept the attention of the class by relating content to real world experiences.  Fall, 2019

Presents material in a clear and concise manner.  Mr. Speck was an outstanding professor.  The most knowledgeable man I’ve ever met.  Fall, 2019

Great class! Great instructor!  Spring, 2019

The book and material covered were very relevant and helpful to my work experience.  Jim was an excellent and knowledgeable professor.  Spring, 2019

Location

This class is currently offered online.

 

Schedule, Costs & Contact

Classroom Course: three days

Monday – Wednesday

March 15, 16, 17

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Online Course: six days
Monday – Wednesday
January 18, 19, 20 & 25, 26, 27

$1,000

Materials:  $35 for a textbook students will need to order.  

Contact:  Christa Sterling; csterling@ccsu.edu 860-832-2277

If you are a CT manufacturing company with less than 2,000 employees, not receiving other funding, you may qualify for 50% funding by the CT Dept. of Labor for eligible classes.  Complete the DOL Form and email to csterling@ccsu.edu for approval prior to registering.

 

Instructor

Mr. Jim Speck, P.E.

Jim Speck has provided technical training including Blueprint Reading to a wide range of industrial and commercial personnel.  Jim is a licensed professional engineer in Connecticut and has held technical and management positions with the Holo-Krome Company, Crescent Manufacturing and the Johnson Gage Company. Jim is the author Mechanical Fastening, Joining and Assembly, 1st and 2nd editions. He completed an apprenticeship at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and holds degrees from Drexel University and the Hartford Graduate Center.