Basic Engineering Technology
Published on 12. May 2014
204 pages
978-1-4831-8315-2 (ISBN)
Description
Basic Engineering Technology covers various topics related to engineering, from safety procedures and movement of loads to measurement and dimensional control. Marking out, workholding, and toolholding are also discussed, along with joining, assembly, and dismantling. The interpretation of technical drawings, specifications, and data is considered as well. Comprised of 10 chapters, this book begins with a historical overview of the development of the engineering industry, followed by a discussion on the academic qualifications and training of the various categories of technical personnel employed in the industry. The reader is then introduced to safe practices observed in the engineering industry, with emphasis on health and safety legislation, causes of accidents, and accident prevention. Subsequent chapters focus on safety considerations in the movement of loads; measurement and control of dimensional properties; advantages and disadvantages of marking out; workholding and toolholding applications; and assembly and dismantling. This monograph is intended for undergraduate students and those enrolled in training centers and in industrial apprentice training schemes.
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Roger L. Timings
Basic Engineering Technology
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10/1988
Butterworth-Heinemann
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PrefaceAcknowledgement1 Industrial Studies 1.1 The Industrial Revolution 1.2 The Development of the Engineering Industry 1.3 Trade Unions 1.4 Employers'Organizations 1.5 Basic Commercial Concepts 1.6 The Engineering Industry 1.7 Structure of a Company 1.8 Personnel in a Company 1.9 Education and Training Further Reading Exercises2 Observing Safe Practices 2.1 Health and Safety Legislation 2.2 Health and Safety Executive 2.3 Employers' Responsibilities 2.4 Employees' Responsibilities 2.5 Causes of Accidents 2.6 Accident Prevention 2.7 Personal Attitudes to Safety 2.8 Safety Procedures 2.9 Electrical Hazards: Legislation and Regulations 2.10 Electrical Hazards: General Safety Rules 2.11 Procedure in Case of Electric Shock 2.12 Artificial Respiration 2.13 Fire Prevention, Procedures and Legislation 2.14 Fire-Fighting Equipment 2.15 General Safety Rules Exercises3 Movement of Loads 3.1 Loads and Safety 3.2 Manual Handling 3.3 Mechanical Lifting Gear 3.4 General Safety Rules 3.5 Accessories for Lifting Gear 3.6 Transporting Loads 3.7 Knots in Ropes and Slings Exercises4 Measurement and Dimensional Control 4.1 Measurement as a Comparator Process 4.2 Dimensional Properties 4.3 Standards of Measurement 4.4 Advantages of Standards 4.5 Measurement of Length 4.6 Measurement of Angles 4.7 Dimensional Deviation 4.8 Accuracy 4.9 Factors Affecting Accuracy 4.10 Terminology of Measurement 4.11 Miscellaneous Equipment 4.12 General Rules for Accurate Measurement Exercises5 Marking Out 5.1 Purposes, Advantages and Disadvantages of Marking Out 5.2 Methods of Marking Out 5.3 Marking-Out Equipment 5.4 Materials for Marking-Out Equipment 5.5 Datum Points, Lines and Surfaces 5.6 Use of the Coordinate Table 5.7 Efficient Marking Out Excercises6 Workholding and Toolholding 6.1 The Need for Workholding: Location and Restraint 6.2 Basic Concepts of Workholding 6.3 Precautions When Workholding 6.4 Workholding Applications 6.5 Lathe Workholding 6.6 Toolholding Applications Exercises7 Material Removal 7.1 The Cutting Edge 7.2 The Application of Cutting Angles 7.3 Depth of Cut and Feed 7.4 Forces Acting on a Cutting Tool 7.5 Drilling 7.6 Parallel Turning 7.7 Taper Turning 7.8 Transverse Turning: Surfacing 7.9 Transverse Turning: Grooving and Parting Off 7.10 Boring 7.11 Horizontal Milling Machine 7.12 Vertical Milling Machine 7.13 Shaping Machine 7.14 Sawing Exercises8 Joining 8.1 The Purpose of Joining 8.2 The Range of Joints 8.3 Riveted Joints 8.4 Compression Joints 8.5 Soft Soldered Joints 8.6 Hard Soldered Joints 8.7 Fusion Welded Joints 8.8 Adhesive Bonded Joints 8.9 Screwed Fastenings 8.10 Pins, Cotters and Keys 8.11 Equipment and Consumables Exercises9 Interpreting Drawings, Specifications and Data 9.1 Purpose of Technical Drawings 9.2 Standards in Technical Communication 9.3 Methods of Communicating Technical Information 9.4 Interpretation of Technical Drawings 9.5 Orthographic Projection 9.6 Conventions 9.7 Dimensioning 9.8 Pictorial Views 9.9 Identification of Components 9.10 Interpreting Tables and Graphs 9.11 Colour Coding Exercises10 Assembly and Dismantling 10.1 The Need for Assembly 10.2 The Need for Dismantling 10.3 Methods of Assembly and Dismantling 10.4 Selection of Methods of Assembly and Dismantling 10.5 Relationship Between Assembled Components 10.6 Forces in Assembly and Dismantling 10.7 Tools Used for Assembly and Dismantling 10.8 Miscellaneous Equipment Used in Assembly and Dismantling 10.9 Precautions 10.10 The Influence of Material Properties 10.
