The hands-on nature of this course makes it unique among typical print reading courses. In most textbook-based courses, students simply look at numerous sample prints and answer various questions in hope that they will learn to read prints. In this course, however, building weldment models according to prints leaves no doubt as to print reading ability. Using foam instead of steel and glue instead of filler metal allows the student to make both simple and advanced weldments while concentrating on building print reading skills. The course concludes with three weldment samples which match the AWS QC10 Certified Entry-Level Welder test weldments. For those institution participating in AWS SENSE, based on the current edition of AWS EG2.0, upon successful completion of Hands-On Print Reading for Welders, students will meet Key Indicators 1 and 2 of Module 3, and will be well prepared to meet Key Indicator 3 when they actually fabricate the performance qualification tests in the welding lab.
The complete curriculum includes a 211 page workbook along with all the
tools and supplies needed to complete the course packed in a convenient
carrying case. The workbook provides a full course on welding symbols
in accordance with AWS A2.4, ten hands-on project instructions with
introductions to each project, tear-out worksheets, and prints, and
example prints of large-scale and precision-machined weldments, all
bound in a lay-flat binding for ease of use. Individual student material kits (without the tools) are available for high school programs where the school would provide all the necessary tools.
Also available is a lab pack, with just the 10 hands-on projects taken from the complete text.
An instructor's guide, complete with answer key and access to online-files containing additional training materials, exams, and
supplemental textbook chapters, is available separately.
The 211 page textbook, bound with a lay-flat binding for ease of reading, is divided into two several sections. Section 1 contains twelve chapters of welding symbols information, while section 2 contains twelve worksheets to help students fully understand and apply the text. All the worksheets are on tear-out perforated paper for ease in completing the work while referencing the text. Section 3 contains hands-on laboratory worksheets providing a progressive introduction to all aspects of welding print reading. Section 4 contains prints of welded assemblies of increasing complexity, starting with simple orthographic projection, and proceeding through samples of the AWS QC10 entry-level-welder test weldments.
The lay-flat binding and tear-out worksheet pages make it easier to study the material.
The first four projects provide an introduction to print reading, starting with a simple assembly to ensure students understand chain-intermittent fillet welding and staggered-intermittent fillet welding and a simple step block to teach standard 3-view drawing (orthographic projection), then progressing through auxiliary views and section views. Building models according to the prints ensures the students' understanding of the project. The projects use inch and metric units, and shop math exercises are included with every project. The tool and supply kit contains all the materials and tools needed to complete each project.
Welded assemblies are introduced by way of two different example projects, a large-scale weldment of a water storage tank platform, and a small welded and machined assembly. These example projects provide for the study of details which cannot be built like the other foam models. The large storage tank platform provides opportunity to teach about structural shapes and mechanical tubing, bill of materials, and architectural scale prints. The small "stock pusher guide" gives the opportunity to teach details commonly found on machining prints, including threads, surface finish, threaded fasteners, and GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing). The level of detail in the topics is flexible, with the instructor able to use the print information to either briefly introduce the topics or spend more time in in-depth study. Supplemental chapters are provided in the instructor's guide for more in-depth study of various topics.
Once students have a complete understanding of welded assembly prints, the next three models build skill in understanding revolved views and welded assemblies containing both fillet and groove welds, as well as welds involving pipe and plate.
The final projects in the hands-on print reading course are models of the three weldments used for the AWS Certified Entry-Level Welder program. These models are used as the hands-on exam in the course. By preparing these weldments in a printreading class, students are able to produce higher quality work in a more timely manner when they ultimately take the AWS SENSE entry-level welder course at an approved institution.
Hands-On Print Reading for Welders is available for resale from Technology Education Resources, LLC. For detailed ordering information or to inquire more about the curriculum, please contact sales@technology-education-resources.com .
The retail price of the textbook is $49, and the complete tools and supplies kit retails for $49 as well. Individual tools and supplies are also available separately.
Complementary desk copies of the text will be provided at no charge for full class orders of 18 or more kits ordered at one time. The instructors guide may be purchased for $49 on a school purchase order or by contacting sales@technology-education-resources.com. A pdf review copy may be requested free of charge by sending an email request from an educational institution, or by sending a written request on official letterhead to Technology Education Resources, 152 Aberdeen, Monroe, MI 48161.
The hands-on nature of this course makes it unique among typical print reading courses. In most textbook-based courses, students simply look at numerous sample prints and answer various questions in hope that they will learn to read prints. In this course, however, building weldment models according to prints leaves no doubt as to print reading ability. Using foam instead of steel and glue instead of filler metal allows the student to make both simple and advanced weldments while concentrating on building print reading skills. The course concludes with three weldment samples which match the AWS QC10 Certified Entry-Level Welder test weldments. For those institution participating in AWS SENSE, based on the current edition of AWS EG2.0, upon successful completion of Hands-On Print Reading for Welders, students will meet Key Indicators 1 and 2 of Module 3, and will be well prepared to meet Key Indicator 3 when they actually fabricate the performance qualification tests in the welding lab. 
The complete curriculum includes a 211 page workbook along with all the
tools and supplies needed to complete the course packed in a convenient
carrying case. The workbook provides a full course on welding symbols
in accordance with AWS A2.4, ten hands-on project instructions with
introductions to each project, tear-out worksheets, and prints, and
example prints of large-scale and precision-machined weldments, all
bound in a lay-flat binding for ease of use. Individual student material kits (without the tools) are available for high school programs where the school would provide all the necessary tools.
The 211 page textbook, bound with a lay-flat binding for ease of reading, is divided into two several sections. Section 1 contains twelve chapters of welding symbols information, while section 2 contains twelve worksheets to help students fully understand and apply the text. All the worksheets are on tear-out perforated paper for ease in completing the work while referencing the text. Section 3 contains hands-on laboratory worksheets providing a progressive introduction to all aspects of welding print reading. Section 4 contains prints of welded assemblies of increasing complexity, starting with simple orthographic projection, and proceeding through samples of the AWS QC10 entry-level-welder test weldments.
The lay-flat binding and tear-out worksheet pages make it easier to study the material.
