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Fundamentals of Workshop Technology

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J Aatish RaoMechanical Engineering Professional

Mechanical Engineering

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Why enroll

Transform your understanding of manufacturing with our "Workshop Technology OR Machine Shop Theory" course! This comprehensive program provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices of workshop operations, covering essential topics such as machining processes, tools, safety protocols, and material selection. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, you’ll gain practical skills that are directly applicable in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re a student or a professional looking to enhance your expertise, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of machine shop technology. Enroll today and start shaping your future in manufacturing!

Your instructor

J Aatish Rao

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Mechanical Engineering Professional

11+ yrs experience·India

Is this course for you?

You should take this if

You work in Manufacturing
You're a Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering professional
You prefer self-paced learning you can revisit

You should skip if

You need a different specialisation outside Mechanical Engineering
You need live interaction with an instructor

Course details

This Fundamentals of Workshop Technology course is designed for beginners who have little or no experience with workshops. It will introduce you to the fundamental tools and machines used in manufacturing, such as lathe machines, shapers, planers, slotters, drilling machines, and milling machines. You will learn how these machines work, their main parts, and how to operate them safely. The course emphasizes hands-on practice so you can understand the processes of cutting, shaping, and forming metal or plastic components. You’ll also get a basic understanding of machining operations like turning, drilling, shaping, and milling. By the end of the course, you will gain practical skills that are essential for mechanical engineering careers. This course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world manufacturing experience. It’s a great way to make engineering concepts like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and strength of materials more tangible and applicable. Start learning now and build a solid foundation in mechanical workshop practices!

Course suitable for

Key topics covered

Metal cutting mechanism - Chip formation,Types of cutting tool,Tool signature,Cutting tool nomenclature.
Drilling Machine: Construction, Types, Twist Drill Geometry, Operations and Mechanism, Specification, Cutting Speed, and Feed.
Planer - Types and working principle
Lathe Machine: Types, Construction, Accessories and Attachments, Specification, Mechanism, Operations, Taper Turning, Drilling on Lathe, Cutting Speed, and Feed.
Slotter Machine: Construction, Operations
Milling Machine - Working principle, milling methods, milling cutters, types, specifications, operations, indexing, and dividing head.
Shaper: Working principle, construction, types, mechanisms, and operations.

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

39 lectures2 hr 20 min

Scope of this course
10 min
Metal Cutting Operations
2 min
Cutting Tools
3 min
Nomeclature of single point cutting tool
5 min
Tool signature
2 min
Mechanics of metal cutting
4 min
Types of chips
3 min
Cutting Fluids
3 min
Types of Lathe machine
9 min
Construction of lathe
9 min
Accessories and attachments
7 min
Specification of Lathe
2 min
Lathe operations
2 min
Taper and taper turning
4 min
Thread cutting
3 min
Cutting speed and Feed -
2 min
Construction of a drilling machine
4 min
Types of drilling machine
10 min
Types of drills
3 min
Twist drill geometry
4 min
Drilling Operations
5 min
Size of drilling machine
1 min
Cutting speed and Feed
2 min
Working principle - Shaper
3 min
Types of Shaper
1 min
Parts of Shaper
5 min
Shaper Mechanism
4 min
Shaper Operation
1 min
Types of Planer
1 min
Working Principle - Planer
2 min
Difference between planer and shaper
2 min
Principle parts of Slotter
3 min
Slotter Operations
2 min
Working Principle - Milling Machine
3 min
Milling Methods
3 min
Types of milling cutters
1 min
Types of milling machines
7 min
Size of milling machine
1 min
Indexing and dividing head
2 min

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Questions and Answers

Q: You're setting a centre lathe for mild steel. The toolmaker asks you to sanity-check the spindle speed using the exact phrase "calculate spindle speed for turning mild steel 30 m/min" before chips fly. The workpiece diameter is 50 mm and the recommended cutting speed is 30 m/min. What spindle speed do you set?

A: Governing principle: cutting speed V = πDN/1000 for D in mm and N in rpm. Applied here: N = (1000×30)/(π×50) ≈ 191 rpm, so you pick the closest available speed. The 95 rpm choice traps engineers who know the formula but halve the diameter by slipping into radius thinking.

Q: On a pedestal drill, you're checking feed rate and someone googles "drilling feed rate calculation for 10 mm HSS drill". The spindle runs at 600 rpm and the recommended feed is 0.2 mm/rev. What linear feed rate should you expect?

A: Governing principle: linear feed = feed per revolution × spindle speed. Applied here: 0.2 mm/rev × 600 rev/min gives 120 mm/min at the quill. The 300 mm/min answer hooks people crossing over from milling where teeth count matters.

Q: During SMAW on a 6 mm plate, excessive spatter and undercut show up. A junior searches "how heat input affects weld bead shape SMAW" while waiting for guidance. If you increase welding current but keep travel speed constant, what happens and what's the right response?

A: Governing principle: heat input is proportional to current and voltage divided by travel speed. Applied here: raising current at constant speed increases heat input, deepening penetration and risking undercut. Slowing down sounds intuitive but worsens the condition by stacking more heat into the joint.

Q: You're patterning a sand casting and someone types "casting shrinkage allowance for grey cast iron" to double-check you. The nominal finished length is 500 mm. Grey cast iron shrinkage is 1%. What pattern length do you specify?

A: Governing principle: pattern dimensions include positive shrinkage allowance over finished size. Applied here: 1% of 500 mm is 5 mm, so the pattern length becomes 505 mm. The 510 mm option catches people who stack allowances without checking whether machining is actually specified.