This practical workbook systematically teaches the crucial skills that manufacturing trades students need to accurately read and correctly interpret blueprints. Students master each new concept through immediate hands-on problem-solving. No prior blueprint reading knowledge is required?? and no materials are required beyond a pencil and eraser. BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINE TRADES?? 7/e begins with the absolute basics?? then progresses to visualization?? and finally?? to multiview drawings. Diverse questions are provided to stimulate interest?? including short answer?? multiple choice?? true/false?? and sketching. The book has proven itself in both classroom and industrial settings?? and has also been widely used for self-teaching. This edition reflects the latest industry standards?? including ASME Y14.5-2009 and CAN3-B78.1-M83.