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Essential Hand Tools in Mechanical Engineering

The document discusses basic mechanical engineering theory and practical exams. It outlines the breakdown of marks between theory, internal assessment and practical exams. It then provides descriptions and uses of common hand tools used in metal work like hammers, punches, chisels, hacksaws, files, pliers, snips and various types of wrenches.

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Essential Hand Tools in Mechanical Engineering

The document discusses basic mechanical engineering theory and practical exams. It outlines the breakdown of marks between theory, internal assessment and practical exams. It then provides descriptions and uses of common hand tools used in metal work like hammers, punches, chisels, hacksaws, files, pliers, snips and various types of wrenches.

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Basic Mechanical Engineering

Theory- 80
Internal accessment- 20
Practical- 50
Theory -80 marks (For Final Exam)
Workshop Technology- 32
Short notes – choice(from mechanics & workshop)
Remaining marks from mechanics
1 question extra(can leave 1 question)
Chapter 1
Hand Tools
Hand
• Tools
Hand tool is a tool held in the hand and operated
without electricity or other power. Some hand tools
used in metal work include:

Hammers Hacksaws
Punches Files
Chisels Wrenche
screwdriver s Snips
Hammer
A hammer is a tool that delivers a blow to an
object
The main functions of hammer are as follows
• Used to drive nails
• Used to fit parts
• Used in breaking objects
• Used to forged metal
Hammer
• Hand Tools: Hammers s Mechanic’s Hammer
Ball Peen Hammer
Used for shaping
Used for bending and metal
shaping metal and seating
rivets

Mallet

Wooden, plastic, or
metal head, they are
used for bending
sheet metal
Punche
s
• Centre punches- locate the centre of a
hole that is prepared for drilling.

• Dot punch- identify area for


cutting
Screw
Standard Screwdriver Drivers
Available in a variety of
sizes

Philips Screwdriver

Four-flanged tip allows for more rotational


force

Nut Driver

Used for tightening small hex nuts on bolts


Chise
l
Used for cutting through, or shearing, mild
steel and nonferrous metals
Hacksa
Hacksaw
w
Adjustable frame saw for cutting metal
Files
 A file is a tool used to remove fine
amount of material from the work piece.
 Its main objectives is to make the
surface smooth
 Use of file is common in wood and metal
working
Classification of File
On the basis of shape
• Square file
• Round file
• Triangular file
• Semi circular file etc

On the basis of teeth


• Single cut file
• Double cut files
Pliers
• Pliers are a hand tool used to hold
objects firmly, used to handle hot metal
• They are also used for bending and
compression
Snips

A small tools with two handles for cutting the wire


Wrenche
s

A wrench is a tool used to provide


grip and mechanical advantage in
applying torque to turn objects
Types of Wrenches
1. Open End :
Loosen / tighten Nut or bolts with contact on
two flats

2. Box End
Loosen / tighten Nut or bolts; Less likely to slip
off than open end wrench
[Link]
Loosen / tighten Nut or bolts with convinence of
open end and box end on same wrench

4. Ratchet and Socket


Loosen/tighten bolt or nut in tight locations
5. Hex
Loosen/tighten hex screws

[Link]
Loosen/tighten bolt or nut in tight locations
Size can be adjusted as per requirement

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