Tech Talk The Final Notes

Developments Definition Representation of the surface area required to make a part by bending

Manufacturing Process Definition: Series of operations resulting in the creation of a technical object

Tools Hand tool: Machine tool: A tool that must be held and operated by the force of the user Miter saw, sand paper, screw driver, measuring tape Machine tool: A tool that is held and operated by forces other than that of the user (i.e. a motor) Hand drill, drill press, band saw,

Manufacturing process Measuring Laying out Machining Assembling Finishing

1. Measuring Definition Tools used: Act of determining the size or position of a marking Tools used: Ruler, protractor ect …

2. Laying out Definitions: Tools: Act of tracing markings or reference points onto a material Tools: Punches, combination squares

3. Machining Definition: Sub techniques: Consists in shaping a material into a desired configuration Sub techniques: Cutting: giving a material a desired shape Drilling: making a hole in a material Tapping: making threads inside a drilled hole Threading: making threads around a rod Bending: curving a material into a certain shape Inspecting parts: vernier caliper

Key Concepts Tapping using a tap wrench

Key Concepts Threading using a diestock

4. Assembling Definition: Set of techniques by which various parts are united to form a complete technical object Nailing, screwing, riveting, welding, bolting etc…

5. Finishing Definition: Set of techniques that complete the manufacture of the parts of a technical object Polishing, varnishing, staining, dyeing