General Metal Work

course outline

Topics

• Workshop Safety Rules and Practice

  This module covers sources of hazards, their prevention, factory safety regulations, first aid, safety equipment, and general workshop care.

• Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

  This module focuses on the physical properties and manufacturing processes of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

• Bench Work and Tools

  This module covers the fundamental concepts of measurement, the use and maintenance of various metalwork instruments, marking out techniques, and the selection and operation of common hand and power tools.

• Drills and Drilling

  This module covers the identification, setup, operation, and maintenance of various drilling machines, as well as drilling operations, fault remedies, reaming, and spindle speed calculations.

• Fastenings

  This module focuses on understanding tapping sizes, thread forms, cutting internal and external threads by hand, and the types and uses of rivets, including associated calculations.

• Tolerance and Fit

  This module explains the importance of tolerance and fit in engineering production, differentiates between key concepts, and involves calculations for various situations.

• Production

  This module covers layout procedures from working drawings, marking out for bench work, and the production of simple engineering components and precision fitting projects.

• Lathe and Lathe Work

  This module explores the principles, features, and functions of centre and capstan lathes, cutting fluids, and common tools, including their angles and safety precautions.

• Heat Treatment

  This module covers the structural behavior of plain carbon steel under heat, various heat treatment processes like hardening, tempering, annealing, and associated safety precautions.

• Forging Processes

  This module focuses on the features and working principles of the blacksmith forge, describing common forging operations and tools, and applying them to produce engineering components.

• Gas and Arc Welding

  This module covers the principles, setup, operation, and application of gas and metal arc welding equipment, including joint preparation, safety, cutting tools, and turning operations with associated calculations.