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A schematic drawing of electrical circuits.
Engineering Drawings

Reading Electrical Drawings: Why This Skill Is Essential for Electrical Engineers

Electrical drawings bridge the gap between conceptual design and the practical implementation of electrical circuits. These drawings communicate a system’s intent long before any cables are laid or equipment is installed. However, the ability to accurately read and interpret electrical drawings is often underestimated, especially among early-career engineers. Reading electrical

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Forward and reverse motor control ladder diagram with start and stop push buttons, interlocking contacts, and motor rotation directions shown.

Engineering Drawings for Electrical Circuits

The THORS Engineering Drawings for Electrical Circuits course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the drawing template, the different types of electrical diagrams, and the various symbols used in electrical drawings along with case study examples. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2.5

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Armed with an understanding of welding symbols and the correct interpretation of drawings, an inspector uses testing equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance of a successful welding project.
Engineering Drawings

Understanding Welding Symbols and Drawings for Successful Projects

Understanding welding symbols and drawings is crucial in achieving high-quality and safe welds, contributing to the overall success of any type of welding project across various industries, including construction and manufacturing. Ensuring superior weld quality and adherence to stringent safety standards is important to avoid structural failures, operational downtime, and

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A section of the engineering drawing sheet with a PIP showing the welding symbol.

Engineering Drawings for Welding

Engineering Drawings for Welding course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of how to read and interpret welding engineering drawings and weld symbols. This course also provides learners with basic knowledge of weld terminologies, the welding symbol structure, weld symbols, weld dimensions, the notes section, and the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Cylinder in a hydraulic system
Engineering Drawings

Understanding Engineering Drawings for Hydraulics

How are Engineering Drawings for Hydraulics Different from Regular Engineering Drawings? Engineering drawings have many symbols that are standard and carry over from industry to industry. Engineering drawings for hydraulics have a few symbols and practices that distinguish them from a standard engineering drawing. The basic drawn lines, cylinder symbols,

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Engineering Drawings for Hydraulics teaches how to find the title block on any drawing.

Engineering Drawings for Hydraulics

Engineering Drawings for Hydraulics starts with basic engineering drawing concepts that are included in a hydraulic drawing. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 3.5

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University of Akron certificate exam

Engineering Drawing Fundamentals Certificate Exam Only

For any individual who has already taken the THORS engineering drawings courses or is well-versed in the covered topics, THORS offers the Engineering Drawing Fundamentals Certificate Exam Only.  This exam assesses knowledge on the fundamental concepts that are required to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings used throughout the manufacturing industry. Examinees will also be tested on machining process-related terminology used in engineering drawings.

Upon successful completion of this Certificate Exam, the learner will receive an official Certificate of Completion from The University of Akron.

Once purchased, this exam will remain available for 30 days. To repurchase and reattempt the exam, contact support@thors.com.

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University of Akron certificate program

Engineering Drawing Fundamentals Certificate of Completion Program

The Engineering Drawing Fundamentals Certificate of Completion Program is a self-paced program covering topics related to understanding and interpreting engineering drawings – skills crucial to producing dimensionally accurate parts in any manufacturing industry.

The courses in this program cover all necessary material to successfully complete the included Certificate Exam. Upon successful completion of the Certificate Exam, the learner will receive an official Certificate of Completion from The University of Akron.

Final Certificate Exam is included for free with this full program purchase. Alternatively, the Engineering Drawing Fundamentals Certificate Exam may be purchased individually.

Once purchased, each course and the Certificate Exam will be available for 30 days after its launch.

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Example of normal diametral pitch specified in the gear data block on an imperial engineering drawing for a spur gear.

Engineering Drawings for Spur and Helical Gears

The THORS course, Engineering Drawings for Spur and Helical Gears, teaches the fundamental concepts needed to read and interpret a gear drawing. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2.5

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Examples of symbols, dimensions, and informational callouts on a engineering drawing for machining

Engineering Drawings for Machining

Engineering Drawings for Machining introduces the fundamental components and terminology used in reading engineering drawings used for machining processes. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 3

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