Manufacturing Engineering Fabrication and Tools

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Bell Work ActivityPlease take out a sheet of paper and complete the following.

A. Partner with a classmate and make a list of all of the kitchen utensils and ingredients you would need to make mashed potatoes.

B. Compare your team’s list to another team’s list.

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A. There are several important terms and definitions students need to know.

B. Complete Fabrication and Tools Matching Terms and Definitions handout.

Students may work in groups.

Warm-up Activity Fabrication and Tools Terms and Definitions

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Computer Aided Design (CAD)Review

• CAD software has had a major impact on the drafting industry, which has made the manual drafting process obsolete.

• CAD software is relatively easy to learn and very cost- effective. Software allows viewing and modification of images from any angle (2D, 3D, etc.)

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Tool Overview• The art of metal working has been practiced since

ancient times. The advance of technology in the use of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power has given us the ability to create more complex and durable products.

• Advancements have also removed much of the manual labor from the process and reduced project completion times.

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Tool Overview (continued)

• Safety Awareness- Power tools give us the ability to work with raw materials like metal with precision and efficiency. However, we must be aware of the potential for injury and death if the user is careless.

• Always ensure you are trained to use tools properly, and use all required safety equipment (examples- eye protection, safety guards, grounded plugs, etc.).

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“L” Bracket Shop ProjectDirectionsUsing sheet metal and the tools listed in the Fabrication and Tools slide presentation, create an “L” Bracket according to the dimensions on the drawing below.

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