Blueprint Reading and Measuring Devices
October 13, 2026 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
MA Training Center | 3405 Board Road York, PA 17406Course Description
Blueprint Reading and Measuring Devices is designed for companies that manufacture metal parts such as machine shops or sheet metal and stamping companies etc.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of blueprint reading. It presents background information on prints, how multi-view drawings are created, the principles of projection and instruction in developing the skill of visualization. It explains the interpretation of the dimensional requirements shown on the print, the interpretation of detailed drawings that include single part, tabulated detail, stamped product, and tabulated stamped product drawings. It deals with sectional views of drawings to include full, offset, aligned, removed sections, and includes auxiliary views and assembly drawings. An understanding of Screw Thread Specification will also be covered.
Objectives & Outline
This class will prepare the student to be able to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and be prepared for the GD&T class. The student will also gain an understanding of the most common machine shop measuring instruments, and how to use them accurately.
The student will also gain proficiency in using the most common machine shop measuring instruments including Steel Rule, Outside/Inside Micrometers, Dial/Vernier Calipers, Telescoping and Small Hole gages, as well as Protractors for angular measurement.
Details
Pre-requisite: Shop Math I or basics math skills
Dates: October 13- 29, 2026
Times: 9 am -noon (Monday & Wednesdays)
Location: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road
Cost (member): $450
Cost (non-member): $650