Prints for Metal Cutting Operations 241

"Prints for Metal Cutting Operations" describes the appearance of manufacturing prints, how to interpret the information presented on the print, and the methods that an operator might use to create and measure various part features. Prints for metal cutting use a variety of symbols and shorthand to communicate all the information an operator will need to know to create a part, including dimensions of the part and important part features such as contours, tapers, and holes. An in-depth knowledge of how to read manufacturing prints is essential for any metal cutting operator. Being able to understand prints will also help to improve productivity and quality because operators will be able to quickly assess the best way to make a part and the order in which they should perform metal cutting operations. After taking this course, users will be able to recognize and interpret common print symbols and shorthand and determine how to physically create a part on a print.