Print Reading for Industry

Bys: Brown, Ryan K. and Brown, Walter C.

Print Reading for Industry is a robust text that focuses on interpreting and visualizing drawings and prints used in industrial settings. It is designed for beginning and intermediate students, those pursuing on-the-job training, and apprenticeship programs. It provides coverage of several foundational skills needed for print reading success, including basic mathematics, engineering drawings, geometry principles, measurement tools, and the design process. This revised edition features new and revised figures, new and updated drawings and industry prints, significant updates reflecting the latest ASME standards, and a new video library. The many prints found in the text are supplemented with an accompanying print packet containing 22 large-size industry prints for further practice. These prints are available as PDFs for classroom display and discussion, available in the student and instructor online resources. In addition, 3D model PDF and STL files for parts featured in the text are available for visualization practice and 3D printing. Numerous visualization and print reading exercises provide hands-on experience and build spatial reasoning skills.

End-of-unit Bonus Print Reading Exercises correspond to the bonus print packet, allowing students to powerfully apply real-world knowledge and skills. A new Video Library includes 10 author-led videos to supplement and reinforce classroom instruction Coverage includes specialized parts and prints, with applications for fasteners, gears, cams, plastic parts, and precision sheet metal parts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DJHR97K6
• ISBN13: 9798891188181
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.4" x 10.9"