Workshop Practice Summary

Workshop Practice Overview

  • Workshop practice is a practical-oriented subject focused on engineering production.
  • It covers tools, equipment, machines, and manufacturing techniques for engineering products.

Engineering Workshop Components

  • Machine Shop: Involves metal works using machines like lathe, drilling, and milling tools.
  • Fitting Shop: Utilizes equipment such as bench vices, hammers, and files for working on metal pieces.
  • Foundry: Works with molten metal to create products by pouring into molds.
  • Blacksmithing: Involves heating metal to shape it manually.
  • Welding Shop: Focuses on joining metals through welding techniques.
  • Carpentry Shop: Involves working with wood using tools such as saws and chisels.
  • Electrical Workshop: Teaches house wiring, circuit breakers, and ELCB.
  • Computer Hardware and Networking: Covers PC assembly and networking basics.

Workshop Functions

  • Supports academic work and training of engineering graduates.
  • Provides facilities for experiments and student projects.
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment and conducting industrial training.

Course Structure

  • Divided into Workshop Practice I (Semester 1) and Workshop Practice II (Semester 2).
    • Semester 1 includes compulsory workshops in fitting and hardware networking; electives include welding or plumbing or machine shop.
    • Semester 2 includes compulsory carpentry and other workshops such as sheet metal, forging, and masonry.

Assessment

  • Total weightage is 50 marks, assessed through practical sessions.
  • No theory or practical exams are conducted; assessment based on weekly practical performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop engineering skills, respect for physical work, and interdisciplinary exposure.
  • Enable students to:
    • Handle fitting tools and perform various operations (filing, drilling, tapping).
    • Assemble and maintain computer hardware and troubleshoot issues.
    • Conduct basic networking and install operating systems.
    • Perform simple plumbing tasks and welding operations.
    • Execute lathe machine operations for manufacturing parts like nuts and bolts.