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What is a Blueprint? (2:13) -- Elements of a Blueprint (2:54) -- Views (1:52) -- Lines, Dimension, and Angles (3:03) -- Building Blueprints (1:21) -- Construction Blueprints (3:48) -- Electrical Plans (0:41) -- Mechanical Plans (0:33) -- Schedules and Notations (1:24) -- CAD for Blueprints (2:14) -- Manufacturing and Machining Blueprints (1:58) -- Supplemental Views (3:33) -- Blueprint Measurements (3:32) -- Putting Blueprints to Work (1:45) -- Credits: Blueprint Fundamentals: Interpreting Symbols and Specs (0:40).

Blueprints are made up of highly-specialized notations that tell builders, machinists, electricians, engineers, and others exactly how items are assembled and what materials to use. Because they are needed to coordinate work across a wide spectrum of trades, learning to interpret these specifications is crucial. From a blueprint's basic elements to the distinct features of construction, electrical, manufacturing, and machining blueprints, this program gives viewers a detailed primer on types of blueprints and how they are read. Students will see graphics that illustrate what is meant by basic, auxiliary, and sectional views; discover how CAD is used to create blueprints; and learn which career fields benefit most from blueprint training programs.

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