Materials and Equipments for Casting
List materials for casting
Sketch a typical casting mould
Principles of Casting
Define casting.
List different methods of casting.
Describe factors for selecting any method of casting.
Compare and contrast different casting methods
Elements of Design
Explain the functions of lines, shapes, mass, texture and colour in design.
State the different stages of project design.
Explain factors of selecting a type of design.
Design and draw
Principles of Design
Explain how balance, rhythm and emphasis can be achieved in metalwork design
Describe the principles of metalwork design
Explain reasons for change in design in metal work
Forging Tools and Equipments
Name the tools and equipment for forging operations;
Sketch common tools and equipment
Principles of Forging
Define forging in metalworking;
State the importance of forging;
State the different types of forging
Heat Treatment Processes
Explain the process of annealing, hardening, case hardening, normalizing, tempering. etc.
State and explain various temper colours and temperature ranges
Materials and Equipments
List the materials and equipment for heat treatment of metals
Describe gas fired, oil fired and electrical fired furnaces
Importance of Heat Treatment
State the importance of heat treatment of metals
Joints and Joining
Sketch joints used in sheet metal work
Join pieces of sheet metals.
Fasten sheet metals using self –tapping screws and rivets
Basic Fabrication Processes
Fold sheet metal to a given shape.
Form bowls by raising
Pattern Development and Cutting
Develop patterns of rectangular, cylindrical and conical forms.
Transfer pattern to sheet metal and cut.
Tools and Equipments
Identify, select and use appropriate tools and equipment
election of Materials
Identify the different sheet metals
Select the right sheet metal for a given job
Practical Project Work
State stages of Project works
Select the required material for projects
Carry out functional projects
Care and Maintenance
Explain the importance of maintenance
List and describe some maintenance practices.
Select suitable lubricants for maintenance of machines
Milling Operations
Describe milling machines.
Identify the various parts and their function.
Explain the basic principles of milling operations
Align work piece, set up cutter correctly and perform a milling operation
Shaping Operations
Describe shaping machine;
Explain the basic principle of shaping
Identify the various parts and state their functions
Hold the work, set the tool correctly and machine a surface
Lathe Turning Operations
Describe lathe machines;
Identify the various parts of a lathe and state their functions
Explain the basic principles of lathe turning
Mount work on the lathe
Set tools correctly
Turn a given work piece correctly
Power Sawing
Describe the process of power sawing
Name the tools and machines for power sawing.
Perform power sawing operations successfully