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Machine Shop Practice - Volume II, Industrial Press, New York, 1971

This document provides information on the MEC 178.1 Mechanical Workshop course, including evaluation, objectives, contents, and reference books. The course is evaluated entirely based on a 100-point practical final. It aims to provide instruction and practical experience in basic mechanical workshop methods. The contents cover mechanical workshop materials, measurement equipment, bench tools, joining processes, machine tools, and practical skills like turning, milling, shaping, and welding. Reference books on machine shop operations and technologies are also listed.

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Machine Shop Practice - Volume II, Industrial Press, New York, 1971

This document provides information on the MEC 178.1 Mechanical Workshop course, including evaluation, objectives, contents, and reference books. The course is evaluated entirely based on a 100-point practical final. It aims to provide instruction and practical experience in basic mechanical workshop methods. The contents cover mechanical workshop materials, measurement equipment, bench tools, joining processes, machine tools, and practical skills like turning, milling, shaping, and welding. Reference books on machine shop operations and technologies are also listed.

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MEC 178.

1 Mechanical Workshop (0-0-3)

Evaluation:
Theory Practical Total
Sessional - 100 100
Final - - -
Total - 100 100

Course Objectives:
To provide instructions and practical experience in basic mechanical workshop methods

Course Contents:

Chapters Content Hrs.

1 Mechanical Workshop Materials 4


Introduction to mechanical workshop, Basics of steel and cutting materials, Common
non-ferrous metals, Important mechanical properties.

2 Measurement and Measuring Equipment 1.5

3 Bench Tools and Basic Hand Operations 1.5


Filing, Sawing, Sheet metal working, screw thread and screw thread cutting

4 Joining Processes 1.5


Riveting, Soldering, Brazing, Welding

5 Introduction to Machine Tools 1.5


Elements of machine tools, Cutting actions and tooling

6 Familiarization with Basic Machine Tools 5


Lathe, Milling machine, Drill presses, Power saws, Shaping Machine and Grinding
machines
Practical:
1. To convert a metallic job piece into a prescribed form using mechanical bench tool.
2. To turn a cylindrical job piece to prescribed dimension by using lathe machine.
3. To convert a metallic job piece to prescribed dimension by using milling machine.
4. To provide surface finish to a metallic piece by using the shaper machine.
5. To weld required metallic pieces together by using electric arc and gas welding, to given shape and
size.
6. To make knot & bolt of given size and type
7. To make tray/dust bin/ pen holder or similar item with sheet metal.

Reference Books:
1. Anderson and E.E. Tatro, Shop Theory, McGraw-Hill 5th edition, 1942.
2. Lascoe, C.A. Nelson and H.W. Porter, Machine Shop Operation and Setups, American Technical
Society, 1973.
3. Machine Shop Practice – Volume II, Industrial Press, New York, 1971.

Pokhara University/Faculty of Science & Technology/Revised Syllabus-2012/ Mech. Workshop 1


4. Oswald, Technology for Machine Tools, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 3rd edition.
5. Oberg, Jones and Gorton, Machinery's Handbook, 23rd edition, Industrial Press, New York

Pokhara University/Faculty of Science & Technology/Revised Syllabus-2012/ Mech. Workshop 2

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