Welding print reading / John R. Walker, W. Richard Polanin.

Includes index.

Prints - the language of industry -- Review of measurement -- A review of fractions and decimals -- Print reading basics -- Alphabet of lines -- Understanding prints -- Types of prints -- Print format -- Basic plane geometry -- Dimensioning welding prints -- Welding fundamentals -- Welding processes -- Threaded fasteners -- Structural metals -- Common types of joints and welds -- Reading welding prints -- Welding symbols -- Fillet welds -- Groove welds -- Plug and slot welds -- Spot, seam, and projection welds -- Surfacing welds -- Edge welds -- Pipe welding -- Brazed joints -- Manufacturing and testing for industry -- Basic metalworking processes -- Examining and testing welds -- Print reading activities.

"Welding Print Reading is a write-in text that teaches the welding symbols and specifications students need to understand to be successful. The content is appropriate for aspiring welders who want to learn to interpret prints and drawings, as well as for students wanting to pursue careers in engineering and drafting"-- Provided by publisher.