Maricopa Community Colleges  WLD130   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
WLD130 19956-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Welding Blueprint Symbols
Study of the various elements of welding symbols, their meanings and application in shop and field blueprints.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WLD130   19956-20086 Welding Blueprint Symbols
1. Define a weld symbol and interpret each abbreviation, dimension, and note. (I)
2. Identify weld symbol location and direction of arrows. (II)
3. Identify different types of weld symbols and what type of weld is specified. (III)
4. Interpret weld finish and weld contour symbols. (IV)
5. Explain welding information on a symbol for location and pitch. (V)
6. Interpret welding specification on arrows, and define welding notes. (VI)
7. Create a working drawing using three views to show complete description of part and symbols. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WLD130   19956-20086 Welding Blueprint Symbols
    I. Types of Information
        A. Abbreviations
        B. Dimensions
        C. Notes
      II. Symbol Locations
          A. Arrow side
          B. Other side
          C. Both sides
        III. Symbol Identification
            A. Fillet
            B. Plug or slot
            C. Seam
            D. Square butt
            E. Vee groove
            F. Revel edge
            G. Spot
          IV. Contour and Finish Symbols
              A. Flush
              B. Concave
              C. Convex
              D. Countersink
            V. Weld Information
                A. Type of weld
                B. Size of weld
                C. Location
                D. Pitch
              VI. Notes
                  A. Weld process
                  B. Specifications
                  C. Other special information
                VII. Print Application
                    A. Orthographic view
                    B. Front view
                    C. Top view
                    D. Side view
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