Blueprint Reading for Apprentices and Students: 2025 Edition

By J.A. Pintozzi

Blueprint Reading for Apprentices and Students
A Complete Guide to Mechanical Drawings, CNC Blueprint Interpretation, and Manufacturing Prints for Machinists, Fabricators, and Engineering Students
Master the language of manufacturing-one blueprint at a time.
Are you an apprentice, student, or entry-level machinist struggling to interpret complex blueprints and mechanical drawings? Whether you're on the shop floor, in the classroom, or preparing for a certification exam, this book gives you the skills and confidence to read, understand, and apply engineering drawings with accuracy and professionalism.
Written in clear, accessible language and structured for real-world application, Blueprint Reading for Apprentices and Students is your all-in-one learning companion for mastering the visual language of manufacturing.

✅ What You'll Learn: How to interpret mechanical, welding, and fabrication printsEssential blueprint features: views, lines, dimensions, tolerances, and symbolsFundamentals of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)How CNC machines use blueprints through hands-on programming examplesStep-by-step guidance using AutoCAD and MastercamHow to read assembly drawings, section views, title blocks, and BOMsReal-world case studies from machine shops and fabrication floorsInteractive practice exercises and blueprint analysis tasksCareer-aligned insights to prepare for NIMS, AWS, or manufacturing certifications

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FMY5NR67
• ISBN13: 9798298696777
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"