1.
Metal Fabrication

2. Welding Symbols
Learn Symbols on IMS A

3. AWS
American Welding Society

4. 1/2RD
Half Round

5. A triangle symbol on a blueprint represents a _______ weld.
Fillet Weld
A triangle symbol on a blueprint represents a _______ weld.

6. A rectangle symbol on a blueprint represents a ______ weld.
Slot or plug weld
A rectangle symbol on a blueprint represents a ______ weld.

7. Save space
Symbols and abbreviations are used to _______ space on a drawing.

8. Sketch
The first step in metal fabrication design is to prepare a________

9. Steps in metal fabrication
1. Sketch
2.Review laws and regulations.
3. Determine dimensions and tolerances
4. Prepare drawing and views
5. Modify plans as needed
6.Select and purchase materials

10. CAD
Computer Assisted drawing

11. Easier
CAD drawings are ________ to change than hand drawings

12. A complete set of drawings are needed to construct a metal project.

13. Plotter
CAD drawings use a computer, software program, and a _________

14. Welding
The fastest method to assemble a metal project is by _____________.

15. Bolting
The second best method to assemble a metal project is by ________.

16. Safety
The first concern in working on a metal project is __________.

17. ¼ inch
A pilot is needed if the hole to be drilled is larger than ______ inch.

18. Bolt threads
Threads on a metal trailer should be _______ threads not pipe threads

19. Painted
When a metal trailer is finished, it should be _________ to prevent rust