Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

WELD 1200 - Print Reading II



3 Credits
Prerequisites WELD 1150 

Students in this course will demonstrate the use of the American Welding Society (AWS) welding symbol to industry standards. Students will interpret joint design from welding symbols and learn forming and cutting processes shown on engineering drawings. Classification of base materials and wire will be emphasized.

Learning Outcomes
Explain the SAE/AISI and ASTM steel classification numbering systems.

Identify AWS filler wire designations for SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes.

Explain components of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) symbols added as part of a weld symbol.

Sketch basic and advanced welding assembly drawings and groove, edge flange, corner flange and flare-v weld symbols.

Interpret full, half, partial, and revolved section views on an engineering drawing.

Identify sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and structural shape cutting practices.

Interpret AWS welding symbols.

Explain components of multi-weld AWS weld symbols.

Interpret specifications for effective throat, size, profile, side of joint, and melt-through weld symbols.