The Basics of Reading Engineering Drawings

This video discusses the basics of reading engineering drawings. It covers several fundamental topics:
1) The layout of the drawing
2) Title block
3) First VS third angle projection
4) Orthogonal versus isometric views
5) Assembly drawings, Exploded views
6) Section views and detailed views

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[edwardhugus]

Sir, at around 23:58 you have it reversed. The U.S. and Canada (basically North America) uses the ANSI standard 3rd angle projection, Europe uses ISO standards 1st angle projection. In 1st angle projection the Top View is displayed beneath the front view, and the Right side view is displayed to the LEFT of the front view. Thank you for your interesting videos, they are explained very well from the ones I have viewed.

[RomanSilva]

As a guy who does this for a living, I find it pretty useful to share your videos to someone, when they ask me to teach them about CAD drawings and stuff, you explain this stuff a lot better than I can, great job man, keep up the good work.

[wf]

1st angle projection used through all parts of Europe and often called European projection. Third angle is the system used in North American

[morganfreeman]

I loved how you explained 1st and 3rd projection. Your explanation was as clear as mud.

[kylejonesUB]

This was so helpful! I haven't looked in-depth at blueprints/ engineering drawings in about 15 years and have an interview tomorrow needing that skill. This reinforced what I already knew, and added the first- and third-angle info. Thank you!

[rajpatel]

I started a job as CMM technician in aluminum manufacturing company and was looking for a video that explains the blueprints that i am using every day. Great video thank you

[shahrukhalam]

You are a life saver mate. I have been looking for this comprehensive coverage of engineering design for years. Thanks !!!!

[Richard-ivgs]

Great video... Not to critique the expert, but from what I've been reading, first angle is actually more common in Europe.. Third in the US...many thanks for the well laid out video!

[xMrjamjam]

I'm trying to fix my life getting into welding as I'm really far behind career wise compared to everyone else my age and these videos may be the difference between me getting a job in welding and just repeating history.
Thank you so much

[tjvanderloop]

Great General Overview of the Basics of Reading Engineering Shop (Technical) Drawings.
Excellent examples and great information.

T J (Tom) Vanderloop, Author, Manufacturing Consultant & Technical-Educator

[gilbertatondo]

Thank you for the great video. You really broke things down in an understandable way. I like how you gradually made the drawings more intricate, building on each point you made before. I'll be watching your whole series!

[lolzman]

I have an online CAD course and there was no information about reading the drawings that we were supposed to model. Really great video, thank you!

[KillItandGrillIt]

Glad I found your channel. I just started to retrain myself to be a Machinist at 54 years old. I don't know how realistic that is but I'm determined to learn. because I inherited my dads Late and Vertical mill and I would like to work out of my own shop again. This is a good video even if it made my brain hurt.

[armed_but_blind]

This may get me the engineering job tomorrow it has definitely expanded on my knowledge. Cheers mate

[nazarramsey]

First angle projection is used in Europe and the third angle projection is used in the US, you said the opposite

[jessmez]

Really enjoyable to watch! Explained everything in ways that was easy to understand and with just the right amount of information that doesn't make my brain feel overloaded. And by far the best when it comes to easy listening. The tone and pace is great while keeping my attention and at the same time feels relaxing. Look forward to watching and learning more!

[veers]

Correction: first angle is mostly used in Europe and Asia (maybe UK too, don't know)
Third angle is most commonly used in USA.

[Mr.Titanium]

As a jet engine technician at Pratt, I can appreciate your efforts. Well explained as your communication skills are well above par 👍🏻

[TheHolosim]

Good description, but you have an error. At around 11:00 minutes you refer to 1st Angle as commonly used in the US and 3rd angle in Europe. The reverse is true. First Angle is sometimes referred to as European projection while third angle is commonly used throughout North America.