Alex Krulikowski

I’ve had many clients ask me what’s new in the ASME Y14.5-2009 Standard. As you can imagine, a standard that has been 15 years in the making contains numerous changes. There are over 20 new or revised symbols and over 40 new or revised terms. In fact, almost every paragraph of the standard has some revision.

In order to provide a quick reference illustrating many of the standard changes and additions, I’ve created a set of charts comparing the features of ASME Y14.5M-1994 and ASME Y14.5-2009.

The New Features Comparison Chart Set is a comprehensive set of two, 2-sided, 11×17 charts that itemize changes in the standard. It highlights additions, revisions, and modifications to symbols, terms, and modifiers, including changes to the MMC modifier, feature of size and “irregular” feature of size, the new datum translation modifier, and numerous other new features.

Because it provides the 2009 standard references, you can quickly look up additional information as you need to on the job. The charts fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

The two-chart set is only $12.

We’ve been pretty busy this spring, preparing courses, books, workbooks, and charts to keep pace with the new ASME Y14.5-2009 Standard.

Aside from that focus, we also finished developing our latest web-based training course on engineering drawing requirements. The course contains four lessons that cover:

• The definition and uses of engineering drawings
• Types of engineering drawings
• Appropriate standards and documents specified on engineering drawings
• Basic part definition required on engineering drawings

The web-based course is geared to people who work with and interpret engineering drawings. It’s based on Y14.100-2004 and Y14.24-1999 standards, takes about 4-6 hours to complete and can be purchased for 30-, 60-, or 90-day access. It includes practice problems, quizzes, and a drawing packet containing 12 engineering drawings in printable PDF format.

With many companies undergoing budget cuts, this online workshop is perfect for those who need training but can’t travel to our public workshops. You can read more about the course and the complete list of drawings that are covered at our ETI Learning Center website.

We also have a tutorial that you can view to get a preview of the course. View the tutorial.