Basic Technology J.S.S 1 Third Term

WEEK 8

Metalwork Hand Tools VI

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

1. State the use or function of the different hand tools
2. Care and maintenance of metalwork hand tools

Content

Introduction

Benchwork has its own essential position in all engineering works. In the mechanized workshops, where most of the work is carried out on an automatic machine, while benchwork has its own importance. The jobs can be finished to a fairly good degree of accuracy through machining operation; they often require the hand operations to be done on them to finish to the desired accuracy. A fitter’s work is unavoidable when different parts are to be assembled in position after they have been finished. Alignment of machine parts, bearings, engine slide valves and similar other works call for a fitter’s work. Reconditioning and refitting of machines and.... View More