Introduction to blueprints

Module overview

Learn the basics of blueprint reading. This module focuses on blueprint area identifications: identifying and understanding basic GD&T symbols and Datums, interpreting title block information, understanding dimension types and tolerances and conceptualize the coordinate system locations based on critical features.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to:

• Identify parts of a blueprint.
• Identify GD&T symbols and Datums.
• Interpret title block information.
• Interpret dimension types and tolerances.
• Plan coordinate system locations.

Module outline

• Views and projections
• Dimensions and tolerance
• Title block information
• GD & T symbols
• Stock and work holding
• Practice exercise
• Challenge exercise
• Module quiz