Manufacturing Practices (MP)

Unit 1 Lectures & Videos 8 topics

• Manufacturing Methods – casting, forming, machining, joining, advanced manufacturing methods
• CNC machining, Additive manufacturing
• Fitting operations & power tools
• Electrical & Electronics
• Carpentry
• Plastic moulding, glass cutting
• Metal casting
• Welding (arc welding & gas welding), brazing

Unit 1 notes

Unit 2 Workshop Practice 8 topics

• Machine shop (10 hours)
• Fitting shop (8 hours)
• Carpentry (6 hours)
• Electrical & Electronics (8 hours)
• Welding shop – Arc welding (4 hours) and Gas welding (4 hours)
• Casting (8 hours)
• Smithy (6 hours)
• Plastic moulding & Glass Cutting (6 hours)

Unit 2 notes

Unit 3 Fitting operations 1 topic

• Fitting operations & power tools

Unit 3 notes

Unit 4 Electrical & Electronics 1 topic

• Electrical & Electronics

Unit 4 notes

Unit 5 Carpentry 1 topic

• Carpentry

Unit 5 notes

Unit 6 Plastic moulding 2 topics

• Plastic moulding
• glass cutting

Unit 7 Metal casting 1 topic

• Metal casting

Unit 8 Welding 2 topics

• arc welding & gas welding
• brazing

Unit 9 Workshop Practice – Machine Shop 4 topics

• Operation of lathe, milling and drilling machines
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Machining of simple components
• Safety and workshop housekeeping

Unit 10 Workshop Practice – Fitting Shop 4 topics

• Assembly of mechanical components
• Use of hand tools for fitting and alignment
• Fit tolerance verification
• Practical fitting projects

Unit 11 Workshop Practice – Carpentry 4 topics

• Wood cutting, shaping and joining
• Construction of simple wooden fixtures
• Surface finishing of wood products
• Safety in carpentry workshop

Unit 12 Workshop Practice – Electrical & Electronics 4 topics

• Wiring of simple circuits
• Testing and troubleshooting of electrical assemblies
• Use of soldering iron and connectors
• Safety protocols for electrical work

Unit 13 Workshop Practice – Welding Shop 4 topics

• Arc welding (SMAW) practical sessions – 4 hrs
• Gas welding (oxy‑acetylene) practical sessions – 4 hrs
• Weld joint preparation and post‑weld inspection
• Welding safety and PPE usage

Unit 14 Workshop Practice – Casting 4 topics

• Preparation of moulds and cores
• Melting and pouring of metal
• Cooling, shake‑out and cleaning of castings
• Defect identification and remedial actions

Unit 15 Workshop Practice – Smithy (Blacksmithing) 4 topics

• Heating and shaping of metal billets
• Forging techniques and tool usage
• Heat treatment basics
• Safety in blacksmithing operations

Unit 16 Workshop Practice – Plastic Moulding & Glass Cutting 4 topics

• Preparation of plastic moulds and processing parameters
• Operating glass cutting equipment
• Finishing of plastic and glass components
• Safety considerations for both processes