Blueprint Reading

WIOA Eligible

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.

Details

Curriculum

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.

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.

Location

Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Elihu Burritt Library
Room 30204

Testimonials

Jim Speck is a great teacher and explains the material very well. I definitely recommend this course for anyone expanding their knowledge in manufacturing! Spring, 2024

For someone in a quality position without any background in it, this course helped me in building a foundation for a better understanding! Spring, 2024

Very good course and the instructor is very knowledgeable! Spring, 2024

I cannot recommend this course highly enough for new and old looking to master the manufacturing field! Spring, 2024

Jim Speck is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor! Fall, 2023

Jim is very knowledgeable on various applications in blueprint reading, metal specifications, metal manufacturing, screw threads, and many other things. He is a great teacher as well! Fall, 2023

It helped a lot that the instructor has a lot of knowledge about every topic. Perfect instructor for this class! Fall, 2023

Great refresher to get caught up on some new standards! Fall, 2023

Jim is very knowledgeable and offers much real-world experience to advance your understanding of the materials presented! Fall, 2023

Jim keeps things interesting and responds to his classes. Summer, 2023

Everything was useful, everything is needed to be better at work! Summer, 2023

Learning from a PE who has worked in the field for decades was invaluable. Spring, 2023

Great course with real world knowledge! Spring, 2023

Many useful information is taught here and will improve your skills for your career! Edyta, Fall, 2022

Real examples make material interesting & understandable. Fall, 2022

Learned & earned confidence in Blueprint Reading. Fall, 2022

Awesome class, thank you! Spring, 2021

Thank you for taking the time to teach us and helping us with answers. Spring, 2021

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