Course

Workshop Safety Measures and Practices – Proper training and supervision before operating unfamiliar or complex equipment.

1. a. Additive Manufacturing Laboratory

Introduction to digital manufacturing. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing – types – additive manufacturing applications – Materials for 3D printing, CAD Modelling for Additive Manufacturing, Slicing and STL file generation- G code generation – 3D printing of simple geometries.

1. Product Laboratory

Study of typical mechanical assemblies. Disassembly of products/subassemblies and measurement of components. Freehand sketching and preparation of BOM. Reassembly and functional verification.

1. Sheet Metal Laboratory

Introduction to sheet metal tools and safety. Marking, cutting, bending, and joining of sheet metal. Surface development of simple geometries. Fabrication of basic sheet metal components and finishing techniques.

1. Metal Joining Laboratory

Introduction to metal joining: welding and soldering basics. Manual arc welding practice: butt and lap joints. Soldering of wires and small components. Safety practices for welding and soldering.

Reference Books:

Laboratory Manual.

List of Equipment required for meeting the COs

1. Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
2. Fused filament 3D printing machines
3. Modelling software & Computers (Minimum i5 Processor)
4. Slicing software

1. Product Lab
2. Tools for assembly/disassembly
3. Precision measuring instruments
4. Sample mechanical assemblies
5. Sheet Metal Lab
6. Marking and measuring tools
7. Cutting tools: shear cutter, hand snips
8. Bending tools: press brake, mallet, hammers
9. Finishing tools: files, grinders
10. Anvil and bench vice 

1. Metal Joining Lab
2. SMAW welding machine with electrodes
3. Soldering equipment
4. Protective gear and safety equipment