Workshop Technology Syllabus - BEX (TU)

2. Hand Working Operations (1 hours)

2.1. Sawing

2.2. Filing

2.3. Threading

2.4. Scribing

2.5. Shearing

2.6. Soldering

2.7. Riveting

3. Measuring and Gauging

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Semi – Precision Tools – Calipers, depth Gauge, Feeler Gauge

3.3 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 hours)

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Types of Drill Presses

4.3 Work Holding Devices and Accessories

4.4 Cutting Tools

4.5 Geometry of Drill Bits

4.6 Grinding of Drill Bits

4.7 Operations – Drilling, Counter – boring, Counter – sinking, Reaming, Honning, Lapping

4.8 Cutting Speeds

4.9 Drilling Safety

5. Machine Tools (4 hours)

5.1 General Safety Considerations

5.2 Engine Lathes

5.2.1 Introduction

5.2.2 Physical Construction

5.2.3 Types of Lathe

5.2.4 Lathe Operations – Facing, Turning, Threading

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5.3 Shapers

5.3.1 Introduction

5.3.2 Types of Shapers

5.3.3 Physical Construction

5.3.4 General Applications

5.4 Milling Machines

5.4.1 Introduction

5.4.2 Types of Milling Machines

5.4.3 Physical Construction

5.4.4 Milling Cutters – Plain, Side, Angle, End, Form

5.4.5 Milling Operations – Plain, Side, Angular, Gang, End, Form, Keyway

5.4.6 Work Holding Devices

5.4.7 Cutter Holding Devices

5.5 Grinding Machines

5.5.1 Abrasives, Bonds, Grinding Wheels

5.5.2 Rough Grinders – Portable Grinders, Bench Grinders, Swing

Frame Grinders, Abrasive Belt Grinders

5.5.3 Precision Grinders – Cylindrical Grinders, Surface Grinders

6. Material Properties (1 hours)

6.1 Tool materials – Low, medium and high carbon steels; Hot and cold rolled steels; Alloy steels; Carbide and Ceramic materials

6.2 Heat treating methods for steels – Annealing, Tempering, Normalizing, Hardening and Quenching

6.3 Non – ferrous metals – Brass, Bronze, Aluminum – Comparative Properties

7. Sheet Metal Works (1 hours)

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Sheet Metal Tools

7.3 Marking and Layout

7.4 Operations – Bending, Cutting, Rolling

8. Foundry Practice (1 hours)

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Pattern Making

8.3 Foundry Tools

8.4 Core Making

8.5 Melting Furnace – Cupola

8.6 Sand Casting Process

9. Forging Practice (1 hours)

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Forging Tools

9.3 Operations – Upsetting, Drawing, Cutting, Bending, Punching

9.4 Forging Presses and Hammers

9.5 Advantages and Limitations

10. Metal Joining (2 hours)

10.1 Safety Considerations

10.2 Introduction

10.3 Soldering

10.4 Brazing

10.5 Welding – Gas Welding, Arc Welding, Resistance Welding, Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG), Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG)

Workshop Practice: 3 hours/week; 15 weeks

Bench Tools and hand operations: Measuring, Marking, Layout, Cutting, Filling,

Drilling, Tapping, Assembly

1. Bench Tools and hand operations: (Contd.)

2. Drilling machines

3. Measuring and Gauging Instruments

4. Engine lathe: Basic operations such as Plain turning, facing, cutting off,

knurling.

5. Engine lathe: Taper turning, drilling and boring

6. Basic Shaper Operations

7. Milling Machines

8. Grinding Machines

9. Sheet Metal works

10. Foundry Practice

11. Forging Practice

12. Electric Arc Welding

13. Gas Welding