Workshop and Manufacturing Practices BE01R00131

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UNIT 1: FITTING SHOP

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
1.1	Introduction to Fitting	Definition, Importance in engineering, Safety precautions in fitting shop
1.2	Fitting Tools - Marking Tools	Surface plate, Scriber, Try square, Surface gauge, Divider, Trammel, Vernier height gauge, Angle plate
1.3	Fitting Tools - Measuring Tools	Steel rule, Vernier caliper, Micrometer, Vernier height gauge, Bevel protractor, Dial indicator
1.4	Fitting Tools - Cutting Tools	Hack saw blade (types and selection), Chisels (flat, cross-cut, half-round), Files (types - flat, round, square, triangular, half-round, needle files)
1.5	Fitting Tools - Holding Tools	Bench vice, C-clamp, V-block, Parallel blocks, Clamps
1.6	Fitting Tools - Other Tools	Hammers (ball peen, cross peen, sledge), Punches (center, dot, pin), Taps and Dies
1.7	Fitting Operations	Marking, Measuring, Sawing, Chiseling, Filing (roughing, finishing), Scraping, Fitting
1.8	Threading Operations	Internal threading (Tapping), External threading (Dieing), Types of threads
1.9	Job Making	Hands-on practice: Making a square/rectangular job, Marking and fitting a key, Making a V-block

UNIT 2: CARPENTRY SHOP

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
2.1	Introduction to Carpentry	Definition, Importance, Types of wood (Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, Veneer, MDF, Particle board)
2.2	Timber and Wood	Structure of wood, Seasoning of wood (Air seasoning, Kiln seasoning), Defects in timber
2.3	Carpentry Tools - Marking and Measuring	Steel tape, Try square, Marking gauge, Mortise gauge, Bevel square, Compass, Divider
2.4	Carpentry Tools - Cutting Tools	Hand saws (Rip saw, Cross-cut saw, Tenon saw, Dovetail saw, Coping saw, Hack saw), Chisels (Firmer, Bevel edge, Mortise, Gouge)
2.5	Carpentry Tools - Planing Tools	Jack plane, Smoothing plane, Block plane, Rebate plane, Spokeshave
2.6	Carpentry Tools - Boring Tools	Hand drill, Brace and bit, Gimlet, Auger bit, Twist drill
2.7	Carpentry Tools - Holding Tools	Carpenter's vice, Bench hook, G-clamp, Bar clamp, Saw horse
2.8	Carpentry Joints	Butt joint, Lap joint, Halving joint, Mortise and tenon joint, Dovetail joint, Finger joint, Mitre joint, Tongue and groove joint
2.9	Carpentry Operations	Marking, Sawing (Ripping, Cross-cutting), Planing (Roughing, Smoothing), Chiseling, Boring, Fitting
2.1	Job Making	Hands-on practice: Making a T-joint, Making a dovetail joint, Making a wooden box/tray

UNIT 3: WELDING AND CASTING SHOP

3.1 Welding

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
3.1.1	Introduction to Welding	Definition, Importance, Classification (Fusion vs Pressure welding, Arc vs Gas welding)
3.1.2	Electric Arc Welding	Principle, Equipment (Welding machine, Electrode holder, Cables, Earth clamp, Chipping hammer, Wire brush), Types (AC/DC, MMAW)
3.1.3	Arc Welding Process	Striking an arc, Electrode selection, Current setting, Arc length control, Weld bead formation
3.1.4	Types of Joints in Welding	Butt joint, Lap joint, T-joint, Corner joint, Edge joint
3.1.5	Edge Preparation	Types of groove (V-groove, U-groove, Double V-groove, Bevel)
3.1.6	Resistance Welding	Principle, Types (Spot welding, Seam welding, Projection welding, Butt welding)
3.1.7	Welding Defects	Porosity, Slag inclusion, Undercut, Cracks, Spatter, Incomplete penetration
3.1.8	Safety in Welding	Protective equipment (Helmet/Shield, Gloves, Apron, Safety shoes), Ventilation, Fire safety
3.1.9	Job Making	Hands-on practice: Lap joint, Butt joint, T-joint welding

3.2 Casting (Smithy/Tin Smithy)

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
3.2.1	Introduction to Casting	Definition, Importance, Sand casting process
3.2.2	Pattern Making	Types of patterns (Solid/Split/Match plate/Gated/Shell), Materials for patterns (Wood, Metal, Plastic)
3.2.3	Sand Molding	Types of sand (Green sand, Dry sand, Loam sand), Sand testing, Molding tools (Riddle, Shovel, Rammer, Trowel, Gate cutter, Lifter, Vent wire)
3.2.4	Molding Process	Making a mold (Cope and drag), Core making, Gating system (Sprue, Runner, Gate, Riser)
3.2.5	Smithy / Tin Smithy	Tools: Anvil, Swage block, Sledge hammer, Hand hammer, Tongs, Punches, Chisels, Fuller, Flatter
3.2.6	Smithy Operations	Heating, Upsetting, Drawing down, Bending, Punching, Forge welding

UNIT 4: PLUMBING AND ITS FITTING

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
4.1	Introduction to Plumbing	Definition, Importance in buildings, Role of a plumber
4.2	Types of Pipes	Metal pipes (GI, Cast iron, Copper, Brass), PVC pipes (uPVC, cPVC, PVC), HDPE, PEX - Properties and applications
4.3	Types of Pipe Fittings	Elbow (45°, 90°), Tee, Cross, Reducer, Coupling, Union, Nipple, Plug, Cap, Bend, Socket
4.4	Plumbing Tools	Pipe wrench, Stillson wrench, Adjustable wrench, Pipe cutter, Pipe threader (Die set), Hacksaw, Reamer, Flaring tool, Plumber's torch
4.5	Pipe Joints	Threaded joint, Soldered joint, Brazed joint, Compression joint, Push-fit joint, Solvent cement joint (PVC)
4.6	Pipe Cutting and Bending	Cutting (Pipe cutter, Hacksaw), Bending (Bending springs, Bending machine, Heat bending)
4.7	Pipe Threading	Using die set, Tapered threads, Applications
4.8	Plumbing Symbols	Standard symbols for pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures in drawings
4.9	Plumbing Services	Water supply system, Drainage system, Hot water system, Rainwater harvesting
4.10	Sanitary Pipes and Fittings	Soil pipes, Waste pipes, Vent pipes, Traps (P-trap, S-trap, Gully trap), Inspection chambers

UNIT 5: INTRODUCTION TO PLASTIC, GLASS AND CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY

5.1 Plastic Materials

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
5.1.1	Introduction to Plastics	Definition, Structure (Polymers, Monomers, Polymerization)
5.1.2	Types of Plastics	Thermoplastics (PE, PP, PVC, PS, PET, Nylon) - Heat soften, Thermosetting (Bakelite, Epoxy, Polyester, Melamine) - Heat set
5.1.3	Properties of Plastics	Mechanical (Strength, Toughness, Flexibility), Thermal, Electrical, Chemical resistance
5.1.4	Applications of Plastics	Engineering, Packaging, Medical, Automotive, Construction, Electronics
5.1.5	Plastic Molding Processes	Injection molding, Blow molding, Compression molding, Extrusion molding, Rotational molding, Thermoforming

5.2 Glass Technology

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
5.2.1	Introduction to Glass	Definition, Composition (Silica, Soda ash, Lime, Additives), Structure
5.2.2	Types of Glass	Borosilicate glass, Pyrex glass, Heat resisting glass, Colored glass, Ruby glass, Laminated glass, Tempered glass, Optical glass
5.2.3	Properties of Glass	Transparency, Hardness, Brittleness, Thermal conductivity, Chemical resistance, Optical properties
5.2.4	Applications of Glass	Building (Windows, Facades), Laboratory (Borosilicate/Pyrex), Automotive, Electronics (Fibre optics), Decorative

5.3 Ceramic Technology

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
5.3.1	Introduction to Ceramics	Definition, Scope, Historical development
5.3.2	Classification of Ceramics	Conventional ceramics (Clay, Brick, Tile, Pottery, Cement), Advanced ceramics (Technical ceramics, Engineering ceramics)
5.3.3	Ceramic Materials	Oxides (Alumina, Zirconia), Non-oxides (Carbides, Nitrides, Borides), Glass-ceramics
5.3.4	Properties of Ceramics	High hardness, High melting point, Wear resistance, Corrosion resistance, Electrical insulation, Brittleness
5.3.5	Areas of Application	Aerospace (Heat shields), Medical (Implants, Dental), Electronics (Insulators, Substrates), Automotive (Brake pads, Spark plugs), Cutting tools

UNIT 6: DIGITAL FABRICATION

Subtopic	Key Concepts	Video Focus Areas
6.1	Introduction to Digital Fabrication	Definition, Evolution from traditional to digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0
6.2	Digital Fabrication Tools	3D Printers (Additive manufacturing), CNC machines (Subtractive manufacturing), Laser cutters, Plasma cutters, Water jet cutters
6.3	3D Printing Technologies	FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), SLA (Stereolithography), DLP, Material Jetting
6.4	FDM 3D Printing	Principle, Materials (PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon), Process steps (Design → Slicing → Printing → Post-processing)
6.5	SLS 3D Printing	Principle, Materials (Nylon, Metal powders), Advantages (No supports, Complex geometries)
6.6	SLA 3D Printing	Principle, Materials (Photopolymer resins), High precision, Applications
6.7	CNC Tools	Introduction, Types (Milling, Turning, Routing), Basic working principle, G-code
6.8	Design for Digital Fabrication	Design considerations, CAD modeling, STL file generation, Slicing, Support structures
6.9	Procedural Steps	Concept design → 3D Modeling → File preparation → Machine setup → Printing/Machining → Post-processing
6.10	Applications of Digital Fabrication	Prototyping, Tooling, Medical (Implants, Prosthetics), Aerospace, Automotive, Architecture, Consumer products
6.11	Advantages	Rapid prototyping, Customization, Complex geometries, Reduced waste, On-demand production
6.12	Limitations	Material limitations, Cost, Size limitations, Surface finish, Post-processing requirements

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