Introduction to Basic Workshop Practice

• The context of the workshop practice and its primarily practical oriented nature.

• No traditional theory classes are provided for this subject.

• Online classes with video demonstrations will be used to explain the practical activities.

Purpose and Importance of Workshop Practice

• Provides essential working knowledge for producing a variety of engineering products.

• Familiarizes students with:

  • Construction, function, use, and application of various working tools.

  • Equipment and machines.

  • Techniques for manufacturing products from raw materials.

Overview of Workshop Components

• Engineering workshop includes the following areas:

  1. Machine Shop

  • Focuses on metal works and machining processes.

  • Includes operations on various machines:

    • Lathe machine

    • Drilling machine

    • Milling machine

  1. Fitting Shop

  • Involves working with metal pieces using tools.

  • Key equipment includes:

    • Bench vice

    • Hammer

    • Files

    • Hacksaw

    • Pipe vice

    • Hand vice

  1. Foundry

  • Involves working with molten metals in molds to achieve desired shapes.

  1. Blacksmithing (Smithy)

  • Heating metals until red hot to reshape using a hammer.

  1. Welding Shop

  • Focus on welding together different metals.

  1. Carpentry Shop

  • Involves working with wood to produce finished products using various tools.

  • Relevant instruments include:

    • Hand saw

    • Hammer

    • Chisels

    • Wood planer

  1. Motor Vehicle Repair Unit

  • Other service facilities for practical training.

  1. Electrical Workshop

  • Training on house wiring, MCB, ELCB, and other electrical devices.

  1. Computer Hardware and Networking

  • Preparing CPUs and working on networking, e.g., LAN cable connections, Wi-Fi router installation.

Functions of the Engineering Workshop

• The workshop serves various purposes:

  • Resources and facilities used for academic training of engineering graduates.

  • Conduct experiments and training across all engineering levels (1st to final year).

  • Enable students to work on workshop technology, production engineering, and automobile technology.

  • Support the manufacture of hardware for student projects.

  • Manufacture teaching and research equipment.

  • Maintenance of various machines on the campus.

  • Industrial training sessions for graduates.

Structure of Workshop Practice Course

• Workshop Practice is divided into two components:

  1. Workshop Practice One (Semester One)

  • Focus on mechanical exercises including fitting (compulsory), welding, machine shop, and plumbing.

  1. Workshop Practice Two (Semester Two)

  • Includes carpentry (compulsory), sheet metal working, forging, masonry work, and further electrical practices.

• Two out of the three optional workshops in each semester (for mechanical section) will be conducted alongside compulsory workshops.

Breakdown of Course Objectives and Assessment

• Total marks available: 50 per semester.

• Assessment is based entirely on practical work, with no traditional exams.

• Course objectives include:

  • Develop engineering skills through hands-on practice.

  • Instill respect for physical work and labor.

  • Provide exposure to interdisciplinary engineering domains.

Expected Skills from Workshop Practice

• Students will be expected to develop these essential skills:

  1. Handling and using different fitting tools.

  2. Performing computer hardware maintenance.

  3. Installing operating systems and drivers.

  4. Identifying network components and performing basic networking.

  5. Preparing edges of materials and performing simple arc welding.

  6. Handling plumbing tools.

  7. Demonstrating turning operations with simple job pieces (e.g., nut and bolt manufacturing).

Detailed Breakdown of Workshop Activities

Workshop Practice One

1. Fitting Shop

   • Operations include:

     • Chipping, metal cutting, filing, marking, center punching, drilling, tapping.

   • Term project will involve:

     • Filing operation to polish a rough workpiece.

     • Preparing a male and female joint.

     • Drilling and tapping operations.

2. Computer Hardware and Networking

   • Activities encompass:

     • Dismantling and identifying components of a personal computer (e.g., power supply, motherboard).

     • Assembling the PC and installing the operating system and drivers.

     • Basic troubleshooting processes.

     • Identifying network components such as LAN cards and routers.

     • Hands-on experience in small groups.

3. Welding

   • Learn basic welding operations such as:

     • Preparation for welding jobs.

     • Arc welding techniques including lap welding, butt welding, and welding at right angles.

4. Plumbing

   • Tools and activity includes:

     • Use of plumbing components like spanners and threading dies.

     • Installation of domestic pipelines involving taps, couplings, elbows, and unions.

5. Machine Shop

   • Demonstration and practice of turning jobs and operations like:

     • Manufacturing nuts and bolts.

     • Drilling and other illustrative manufacturing processes.

Workshop Practice Two

• Carpentry:

  • Practical training involving the use of various carpentry tools and techniques.

• Electrical Wiring:

  • Concentration on single-phase and three-phase wiring practices, including protective devices like MCB and ELCB.

  • Training on safety tools and workplace practices.

• Electronics Engineering:

  • PCB design, layout preparation using software, PCB printing through etching, and soldering of electrical components.

Conclusion

• The workshop practice course structure is designed to ensure that students acquire practical skills relevant to their engineering field.

• Each semester’s practical applications prepare students for hands-on engineering activities that are crucial in both academic and professional spheres.

• Overall workshop experience aims to equip students with fundamental skills required across several engineering disciplines, ensuring they are well-prepared for future opportunities in their respective fields.