Interpretation requires
- knowledge of the meanings of abbreviations and symbols
- comprehension of related mathematics
- understanding of blueprint layout and assembly standards
and includes
- reading and calculating measurements
- determining symbols’ relationships to other elements in the diagram or schematic
- following instructions, specifications, and notes
to explain the operation of, make material lists for, and troubleshoot the depicted system.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What symbols are unique to pneumatic system diagrams?
- What mathematical principles can be applied to the understanding of pneumatic systems?
- How are instructions, specifications, and notes indicated on diagrams and schematics?