Republic of the Philippines

Aurora State College of Technology

Zabali Baler, Aurora

Workshop Theory and Practice

(ME 201)
Course and Year: BSME – 2 Instructor: Engr. John Freddie C. Depalog Jr.
Number of Unit: 1 unit Number of Hours: 3 hrs (Lab)
Schedule:
Topics: Introduction to Machine Shop
Machine Shop
• A machine shop is both an engineer's laboratory and an artist's studio. Some
operations require a lot of precision and planning and three dimensions, while
others are more free form. Each material and each operation require different
machines, but they all follow the same basic principles. By knowing the
possibilities and limitations of the tools, you can better design the objects you
create.
Machine Shop
• If you ever visit an industrial manufacturing plant, you might find that many of
the machines are unfamiliar. They might look like something you've seen before,
but with a different set-up or different tooling. The secret to a machine shop is
that all of the tools operate on the same principles. A machine may have straight
or rotating blades, a flat-edged or angled cutting tool, a moving tool or a moving
work piece. By understanding first the basic concepts of the machine shop, you
can figure out how to use a machine that might not be as familiar, or even create
your own tools to solve a special machining problem.
Scope:
• Machine shop work is generally understood to include all cold-metal work by
which an operator, using either power driven equipment or hand tools, removes
a portion of the metal and shapes it to some specified form or size. It does not
include sheet metal work and copper - smiting.
LAYING OUT WORK:
• “Laying out” is a shop term which means to scribe lines, circles, centers, and so
forth, upon the surface of any material to serve as a guide in shaping the finished
work piece. This laying out procedure is similar to shop drawing but differs from it
in one important respect. The lines on a shop drawing are used for reference
purposes only and are not measured or transferred. In layout work, even a slight
error in scribing a line or center may result in a corresponding or greater error in
the finished work piece, For that reason, all scribed lines should be exactly
located and all scriber, divider, and center points should be exact and sharp.
SCRIBING LINES ON METAL:
• The shiny surface, found on most
metals, makes it difficult to see the
layout lines. Layout dye when
applied to the metal surface, makes
it easier for the layout lines to be
seen. Layout dye is usually blue and
offers an excellent contrast between
the metal and the layout lines.
• Before applying layout dye, ensure
that all grease and oil has been
cleaned from the work surface.
Otherwise the dye will not adhere
properly
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• Scriber - To obtain an
accurate layout, fine lines
must be scribed in the
metal. A scriber is the layout
tool that is used o produce
these lines. The point is
made of hardened steel and
is kept chain by honing on
an oilstone.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• Divider - When laying out
circles, arcs, and radii, it is
best to use the divider. The
legs of the divider must be of
the same length and be kept
sharp. The divider cart be
used to lay out and measure
distances. To set the divider
to the correct length, place
one point on an inch mark of
a steel rule and open the
divider until the other leg
matches the correct
measure-merit required.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• Trammel - When scribing circles,
arcs, and radii that are too large
to be produced with the divider, a
trammel should be used. The
trammel is made of three main
parts: the beam, two sliding heads
with scriber points, and an
adjusting screw that is attached to
one of the heads. The trammel
can be made to scribe larger
distances with the use of
extension rods. This layout tool is
set in the same manner as the
divider.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• Hermaphrodite Caliper
- The hermaphrodite
caliper is a tool used to
lay out lines that are
parallel with the edges
of the work piece. It can
also be used to locate
the center of cylindrical
shaped workplaces.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• Surface Gage - A surface gage is
used for many purposes, but is most
often used for layout work. The gage
can be used to scribe layout lines at
any given distance parallel to the
work surface. The spindle may be
adjusted to any position with
respect to the base and tightened in
place with the spindle nut. The
rocker adjusting screw provides for
finer adjustment of the spindle by
pivoting the spindle rocker bracket.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• The scriber can be
positioned at any height
and in any desired
direction on the spindle by
adjusting the scriber. A
surface plate and
combination square are
needed to set the surface
gage to the correct
dimension.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• Surface Plate - A surface
plate provides a true, smooth,
plane surface. It is used in
conjunction with surface and
height gages as a level base
on which the gages and the
work piece are placed to
obtain accurate
measurements. These plates
are made of semi-steel or
granite and should never be
used for any job that would
scratch or nick the surface.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS:
• Vernier Height Gage - The Vernier
height gage is a caliper with a special
foot block to adapt it for use on a surface
plate. Height gages are available in
several sizes: the most common are the
10, 18, and 24 inch gages in English
measure and the 25 and 46 cm gages in
metric measure. Like the Vernier caliper,
these height gages are graduated in
divisions of 0.025 inch and a Vernier
scale of 25 units for reading
measurements to thousandths of an
inch. Always be sure the bottom of the
foot block is clean and free from burrs.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS: Vernier Height Gage
• The figure shows the
height gage with a
tungsten carbide
marker. This marker is
used to lay out lines on
glass, hardened steel or
other hard materials.
COMMON LAYOUT TOOLS: Vernier Height Gage
• This figure illustrates the
use of an offset scriber
with the height gage.
This scriber reaches
below the gage base. Do
not attempt to adjust
the sliding jaw while it
is clamped to the up
right beam.
Combination Square Set
• The combination square set is used for a number of layout operations. The set
consists of a blade (graduated rule), square head, protractor, and center head.
Combination Square Set:
• Blade - The blade is designed to
allow the different heads to slide
along the blade and be clamped at
any desired location. The groove in
the blade is concave to eliminate dirt
buildup and permit a free and easy
slide for the heads. By removing all
the heads, the blade may be used
alone as a rule.
Combination Square Set:
• Square Head - The square head is designed
with a 45° and 90° edge, which makes it
possible to be used as a try square and
miter square. By extending the blade below
the square, it can be used as a depth rule.
The square head can also be used as a level.
• Protractor Head - The protractor head is
equipped with a revolving turret graduated
in degrees from 0 to 180 or to 90 in either
direction. It is used to measure or lay out
angles to an accuracy of 1°.
• Center Head - The center head, when
inserted on the blade, is used to locate and
lay out the center of cylindrical workplaces.
Bevel Protractor
• The bevel protractor consists of
an adjustable blade with a
graduated dial. The blade is
usually 12 inches long and 1/16
inch thick. The dial is graduated
in degrees through a complete
circle of 360°. The most
common use for this tool is
laying out precision angles. The
Vernier scale is used for
accurate angle adjustments
and is accurate to 5 minutes or
1/12°.
STEPS IN MAKING A LAYOUT
• Planning before beginning
any layout is one of the most
important steps. Each job may
require different layout tools
depending on the accuracy
needed; however, there are
certain procedures which
should be followed in any
layout. The figure shows a
typical layout.
STEPS IN MAKING A LAYOUT:
1. Study the shop drawing or 4. Using the base line as a reference
line, locate and scribe all center lines
blueprint carefully before you cut for each circle, radius, or arc.
off the stock. Allow enough 5. Mark the points where the center
material to square the ends if lines intersect using a sharp prick
required. punch.
6. Scribe all circles, radii, and arcs using
2. Remove all oil and grease from the the divider or trammel.
work surface and apply layout dye. 7. Using the correct type protractor,
3. Locate and scribe a reference or locate and scribe all straight and
angular lines.
base line. All the other 8. Scribe all lines for internal openings.
measurements should be made 9. All layout lines should be clean,
from this. If the work piece already sharp, and fine. Reapply layout dye to
has one true edge, it can be used all messy, wide, or incorrect lines and
in place of the reference line. re-scribe.
JIGS AND FIXTURES:
• The primary purpose of jigs and fixtures is to align the tool and hold the work
piece properly during machining. A fixture is a device which holds the work while
cutting tools are in operation. It differs from a jig in that it has no guides or
special arrangements for guiding tools. A jig is also a fixture for locating or
holding the work and guiding the cutting tool in operations such as drilling,
reaming, counter boring, and countersinking.
JIGS AND FIXTURES:
• Jigs and fixtures can greatly reduce the cost of manufacturing large quantities of
parts. Their use is also an advantage when the interchangeability and accuracy of
the finished products are important. They also can be used in low or limited
production jobs if extreme accuracy must be maintained. One of their greatest
advantages is that relatively unskilled labor can accomplish the job using these
special tools.
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints
• Mechanical Drawings - A mechanical drawing, made with special instruments
and tools, gives a true representation of an object to be made, including its
shape, size, description, material to be used, and method of manufacture.
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints
• Blueprints - A blueprint is an exact duplicate of a mechanical drawing. These are
the most economical and satisfactory working drawings in use. They do not soil
easily and are comparatively easy to read.
• Blueprint paper is a good grade of white paper coated with a chemical solution,
making it greenish yellow. A blueprint is made by placing a tracing of a
mechanical drawing on a sheet of blueprint paper and exposing it to light. During
exposure, the light penetrates where there are no lines or printing on the tracing
but does not penetrate where there are lines or printing. The print is then
washed in water. which changes the exposed chemical to a dark blue and washes
the chemical off where lines and printing prevented exposure. In other words,
the process leaves white lines on dark blue background.
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints
• Working From Drawings Detail prints usually show only the individual part or
piece that must be produced. They show two or more orthographic (straight-on)
views of the object. and in special cases. They may show an isometric projection.
without dimension lines, near the upper right corner. An isometric projection
shows how the part will look when made. Each drawing or blueprint carries a
number. located in the upper left-hand corner and in the title box in the lower
right-hand corner of the print. The title box also shows the part name, the scale
used, the pattern number. the material required. the assembly or subassembly
print number to which the part belongs, the job order number, the quantity and
date of the order, and the names or initials of the persons who drew, checked,
and approved the drawings.
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints
• Working From Drawings - Accurate and satisfactory fabrication of a part
described on a drawing depends upon the following:
1. Correctly reading the drawing and closely observing all data on the drawing.
2. Selecting the correct tools and instruments for laying out the job.
3. Use the baseline or reference line method of locating the dimensional points
during layout. thereby avoiding cumulative errors.
4. Strictly observing tolerances and allowances.
5. Accurate gaging and measuring of work throughout the fabricating process.
6. Giving due consideration when measuring for expansion of the work piece by
heat generated by the cutting operations. This is especially important when
checking dimensions during operations, if work is being machined to close
tolerances.
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints
• Limits of Accuracy - Work must be performed within the limits of accuracy
specified on the drawing. A clear understanding of tolerance and allowance will
help you avoid making small, but potentially large errors. These terms may seem
closely related but each has a very precise meaning and application. The
paragraphs below point out the meanings of these terms and the importance of
observing the distinctions between them.
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints: Limits of
Accuracy
• Tolerance - The amount of variation or limit of error permissible is indicated on
the drawing as plus or minus (±) a given amount, such as ± 0.005 or ± 1/64. The
difference between the allowable minimum and the allowable maximum
dimension is tolerance. When tolerances are not actually specified on a drawing,
fairly concrete assumptions can be made concerning the accuracy expected. by
using the following principles, For dimensions which end in a fraction of an inch
such as 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64. consider the expected accuracy to be to the
nearest 1/64 inch. When the dimension is given in decimal form the following
applies: If a dimension is given as 2.000 inches, the accuracy expected is ±0.005
inch: or if the dimension is given as 2.00 inches, the accuracy expected is ±0,010
inch. The ±0.005 is called in shop terms, "plus or minus five thousandths of an
inch.” The ± 0.010 is called “plus or minus ten thousandths of an inch.”
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints: Limits of
Accuracy
• Allowance – allowance is an intentional difference in dimensions of mating parts
to provide the desired fit. A clearance allowance permits movement between
mating parts when assembled.
• For example, when a hole with 0.250 – inch diameter is fitted with a shaft that
has 0.245 – inch diameter, the clearance allowance is 0.005 inch. An interference
allowance is the opposite of a clearance allowance. The difference in dimensions
in this case provides a tight fit. Force is required when assembling parts which
have an interference allowance.
• If a shaft with a 0.251 – inch diameter is fitted in the hole identified in the
preceding example, the difference between the dimension will give an
interference allowance of 0.001 inch. As the shaft is larger than the hole, force is
necessary to assemble the parts.
Mechanical Drawings and Blueprints: Limits of
Accuracy
• Precautions – be sure you have the correct print for the part to be made or
repaired. You want the print which has not only the correct title, but also the
correct assembly number. Never take a measurement with a rule directly from
the print because the tracing from which the print was made may not have been
copied from the original drawing perfectly and may contain scaling errors. Also,
paper stretches and shrinks with changes in atmospheric conditions.
• Dimensions must be taken only from the figures shown on the dimension lines.
Be very careful in handling all blueprints and working drawings. When they are
not in use, place them on a shelf, in a cabinet or in a drawer.
• Return them to the blueprint file as soon as the job is done. Blueprints and
working drawings are always valuable and often irreplaceable. Make it a point
never to mutilate, destroy or lose a blueprint.
Thank you!!

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