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What is the primary purpose of using a try square in fitting work?
What is the primary purpose of using a try square in fitting work?
Which tool would you use to lightly indent along layout lines?
Which tool would you use to lightly indent along layout lines?
What does the term 'caliper' refer to in fitting tools?
What does the term 'caliper' refer to in fitting tools?
What is a key feature of a steel rule in measuring and marking tools?
What is a key feature of a steel rule in measuring and marking tools?
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Which measuring tool is specifically ideal for drawing arcs and circles?
Which measuring tool is specifically ideal for drawing arcs and circles?
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What is the purpose of a micrometer among fitting tools?
What is the purpose of a micrometer among fitting tools?
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Which tool would NOT typically be used for measuring purposes?
Which tool would NOT typically be used for measuring purposes?
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What is the function of a combination set in fitting work?
What is the function of a combination set in fitting work?
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What is the primary purpose of a vernier caliper?
What is the primary purpose of a vernier caliper?
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Which of the following statements describes an odd leg caliper?
Which of the following statements describes an odd leg caliper?
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What is the maximum precision achievable with a micrometer?
What is the maximum precision achievable with a micrometer?
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What type of material are hack saw blades typically made from?
What type of material are hack saw blades typically made from?
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What distinguishes inside micrometers from other types?
What distinguishes inside micrometers from other types?
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What form does a chisel NOT typically come in?
What form does a chisel NOT typically come in?
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What is the function of a tap in threading tools?
What is the function of a tap in threading tools?
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What is a common use of a drill in metalworking?
What is a common use of a drill in metalworking?
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What is the main purpose of fitting in a fitting shop?
What is the main purpose of fitting in a fitting shop?
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Why is it important to remove ties and jewelry before entering the workshop?
Why is it important to remove ties and jewelry before entering the workshop?
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Which of the following is considered an essential hand operation in a fitting shop?
Which of the following is considered an essential hand operation in a fitting shop?
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What type of shoes should be worn in a fitting shop for safety?
What type of shoes should be worn in a fitting shop for safety?
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Which operation is NOT typically performed in a fitting shop?
Which operation is NOT typically performed in a fitting shop?
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What does the term 'bench work' refer to in a fitting shop?
What does the term 'bench work' refer to in a fitting shop?
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What role does bench and fitting work play in modern industries?
What role does bench and fitting work play in modern industries?
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What is an important safety precaution when working in a fitting shop regarding hair?
What is an important safety precaution when working in a fitting shop regarding hair?
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What material are taps primarily made from?
What material are taps primarily made from?
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Which tool is used for cutting external threads on cylindrical objects?
Which tool is used for cutting external threads on cylindrical objects?
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What is the primary function of a reamer?
What is the primary function of a reamer?
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Which type of hammer is commonly used in a fitting shop?
Which type of hammer is commonly used in a fitting shop?
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What does the width of vice jaws determine?
What does the width of vice jaws determine?
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What unique feature does a pipe vice have?
What unique feature does a pipe vice have?
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What is one of the main components of a file?
What is one of the main components of a file?
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Which tool is specifically useful for holding round bars in drilling operations?
Which tool is specifically useful for holding round bars in drilling operations?
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Study Notes
Fitting Shop Objectives
- Students will be able to understand operations in the fitting shop
- Students will understand various tools used in the fitting shop
- Students will practice in the fitting shop
Safety Precautions and Rules
- Clothing: Do not wear loose clothes that could get caught in machinery. Wear tight-fitting clothes.
- Eye Protection: Always wear safety goggles while working in the shop.
- Jewelry and Ties: Remove ties, watches, rings, and other jewelry before entering the shop.
- Hair: Secure long hair to prevent it from becoming entangled in machinery.
- Footwear: Wear safety shoes (steel-toe) to protect feet from falling objects. Avoid sandals or soft shoes.
Fitting
- Fitting involves preparing parts to touch or join seamlessly, one inside the other or sliding upon each other. The parts need to hold firmly together.
Fitting Shop Description
- Fitting shop is the place where fitting and assembling work is performed.
- Some repair, maintenance, and die punch work happens here as well.
- Bench work involves creating an item by hand.
- Fitting is often about assembling parts and removing material to ensure a correct fit, this may or may not happen on the bench.
Fitting Shop Operations
- Hand operations include measuring, marking, filing, sawing, scraping, drilling, tapping, die sinking, and grinding. Hand tools and power-operated portable tools are used.
- Measuring and maintaining equipment is also important in the fitting shop.
- Many hand tools and devices are used in fitting work.
Measuring and Marking Tools
- Measurement: Determining size, quantity, or degree using instruments and devices.
- Marking: Placing lines and points on work pieces.
- Tools like steel rules, try squares, dividers, calipers, scribers, punches, vernier calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, and drill gauges are described.
Cutting Tools
- Hack Saw: Used for cutting metal. Different frame types use various blade lengths.
- Blades are made from high-carbon or low-alloy steel.
- Common blades are 0.7 mm thick and between 20-30cm long.
Additional Cutting Tools
- Chisels: Used to cut thin sheets or remove material from large surfaces, producing lower accuracy.
- Drills: Used to make holes in metal.
- Threading Tools (Taps and Dies): Used to create internal and external threads on rods or tubes.
Finishing Tools
- Files: Tools with multiple teeth-like cutting edges for creating smooth surfaces. They are various shapes like flat, round, square, triangular, and knife edge.
- Reamer: Used to control the diameter of a hole to improve the internal surface finish and roundness.
Striking Tools
- Hammers: Used for striking chisels or punches. Different types of hammers (ball peen, cross peen, straight peen, and claw) are used for different purposes like punching, chipping, and marking.
Holding Tools
- Vices: Work-holding devices used to securely grip the work piece during operations. Bench vices have a cast iron body, movable jaw, fixed jaw, handle, and a threaded screw.
- Pipe Vices: Hold pipes securely for operations.
- V-Blocks: Supports round bars for operations like drilling, while holding them at the correct angle.
- C-Clamps: Useful for clamping and holding round bar shapes in fitting.
Supporting and Miscellaneous Tools
- Anvil: Supports work pieces during hammering, chiseling, and punching operations.
- File Cards: Remove small chips from file surfaces.
- Screwdrivers: Used for tightening and loosening screws.
- Spanners/Wrenches: Used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts (single-ended, double-ended, adjustable, box).
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This quiz will help students understand the essential operations and safety precautions involved in the fitting shop. Participants will learn about the different tools used as well as the importance of maintaining a safe working environment. Get ready to test your knowledge and ensure safe practices in fitting and assembly tasks.