Tools, Materials, and Equipment Used in a Basic Mechanical Workshop
Tools
1. Adjustable Wrench (Crescent Wrench)
- -Application:- Tightening or loosening nuts, bolts, and other threaded fasteners of various sizes.
2. Pliers
- -Application:-- Gripping, bending, cutting, and twisting wires, rods, and other small objects.
- -Types:- Slip joint pliers, needle-nose pliers, linemen's pliers
3. Screwdrivers
- -Application:- Tightening or loosening screws.
- -Types:- Flathead, Phillips head, hex head
4. Hammers
- -Application:- Pounding nails into wood, flattening metal, and other impact tasks.
- -Types:- Ball-peen hammer, sledgehammer, claw hammer
5. Wrenches
- -Application:- Tightening or loosening nuts and bolts of specific sizes.
- -Types:- Open-end wrench, box wrench, socket wrench
6. Measuring Tools
- -Application:- Measuring lengths, angles, and dimensions.
- -Types:- Ruler, tape measure, calipers
Materials
1. Metal
- -Application:- Used for constructing machine parts, tools, and other mechanical components.
- -Types:- Steel, aluminum, brass, copper
2. Wood
- -Application:- Used for building workbenches, jigs, and other workshop fixtures.
- -Types:- Pine, oak, maple
3. Plastic
- -Application:- Used for prototyping, insulation, and other non-structural applications.
- -Types:- ABS, PVC, HDPE
4. Fasteners
- -Application:- Connecting and securing components together.
- -Types:- Screws, bolts, nuts, rivets
5. Lubricants
- -Application:- Reducing friction and wear on moving parts.
- -Types:- Grease, oil, wax
Equipment
1. Workbench
- -Application:- Provides a stable and ergonomic work surface for assembly, disassembly, and other mechanical tasks.
2. Drill Press
- -Application:- Creating holes in metal and wood using a rotating drill bit.
3. Lathe
- -Application:- Cutting, shaping, and finishing cylindrical objects by spinning them against a cutting tool.
4. Milling Machine
- -Application:- Machining flat surfaces, slots, gears, and other complex shapes by using a rotating cutting tool.
5. Grinder
- -Application:- Sharpening cutting tools, removing burrs, and smoothing surfaces.
6. Compressor
- -Application:- Providing compressed air for pneumatic tools, such as impact wrenches and sanders.
7. Welding Machine
- -Application:- Joining metal components by melting and fusing them together.
8. Safety Equipment
- -Application:- Protecting workers from hazards such as sparks, dust, and noise.
- -Types:- Safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, respirators