Objective

To impart knowledge and skill components in the field of basic workshop technology. To be familiar with different hand and machine tools required for manufacturing simple metal components and articles.

Syllabus

1. General safety Considerations
   1. Bench Tools
   2. Machinist’s Hammers
   3. Screw Drivers
   4. Punches
   5. Chisels
   6. Scrapers
   7. Scribers
   8. Files
   9. Pliers and Cutters
   10. Wrenches
   11. Hacksaw
   12. Bench Vise
   13. Hand drill
   14. Taps and Dies
   15. Hand Shears
   16. Rules, Tapes and Squares
   17. Soldering Iron
   18. Rivets
2. Hand Working Operations
   1. Sawing
   2. Filing
   3. Threading
   4. Scribing
   5. Shearing
   6. Soldering
   7. Riveting
3. Measuring and Gauging
   1. Introduction
   2. Semi – Precision Tools – Calipers, depth Gauge, Feeler Gauge
   3. Precision Tools – Micrometers, Vernier Calipers, Vernier Height Gauge, Telescopic Gauge, Hole Gauge, Bevel Protractor, Dial Indicator, Gauge Blocks and Surface Plate
4. Drills and Drilling Processes
   1. Introduction
   2. Types of Drill Presses
   3. Work Holding Devices and Accessories
   4. Cutting Tools
   5. Geometry of Drill Bits
   6. Grinding of Drill Bits
   7. Operations – Drilling, Counter – boring, Counter – sinking, Reaming, Honning, Lapping
   8. Cutting Speeds
   9. Drilling Safety
5. Machine Tools
   1. General Safety Considerations
   2. Engine Lathes
      1. Introduction
      2. Physical Construction
      3. Types of Lathe
      4. Lathe Operations – Facing, Turning, Threading
   3. Shapers
      1. Introduction
      2. Types of Shapers
      3. Physical Construction
      4. General Applications
   4. Milling Machines
      1. Introduction
      2. Types of Milling Machines
      3. Physical Construction
      4. Milling Cutters – Plain, Side, Angle, End, Form
      5. Milling Operations – Plain, Side, Angular, Gang, End, Form, Keyway
      6. Work Holding Devices
      7. Cutter Holding Devices
   5. Grinding Machines
      1. Abrasives, Bonds, Grinding Wheels
      2. Rough Grinders – Portable Grinders, Bench Grinders, Swing Frame Grinders, Abrasive Belt Grinders
      3. Precision Grinders – Cylindrical Grinders, Surface Grinders
6. Material Properties
   1. Tool materials – Low, medium and high carbon steels; Hot and cold rolled steels; Alloy steels; Carbide and Ceramic materials
   2. Heat treating methods for steels – Annealing, Tempering, Normalizing, Hardening and Quenching
   3. Non – ferrous metals – Brass, Bronze, Aluminum – Comparative Properties
7. Sheet Metal Works
   1. Introduction
   2. Sheet Metal Tools
   3. Marking and Layout
   4. Operations – Bending, Cutting, Rolling
8. Foundry Practice
   1. Introduction
   2. Pattern Making
   3. Foundry Tools
   4. Core Making
   5. Melting Furnace – Cupola
   6. Sand Casting Process
9. Forging Practice
   1. Introduction
   2. Forging Tools
   3. Operations – Upsetting, Drawing, Cutting, Bending, Punching
   4. Forging Presses and Hammers
   5. Advantages and Limitations
10. Metal Joining
    1. Safety Considerations
    2. Introduction
    3. Soldering
    4. Brazing
    5. Welding – Gas Welding, Arc Welding, Resistance Welding, Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG), Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG)