Electrical

Workshop Tools

Workshop Tools

1. What is the name of the hammer most commonly used in Automotive engineering? The most commonly used hammer is a Ball Pein or engineer's hammer.

2. What would you typically use one for? You use the flat head to hit a chisel or a punch the other end you  can use for flattening, or peining a rivet. Hammer should match the job always better to have a bigger hammer then a smaller one

3. Why would you use a soft faced hammer? If u need to hit or tap something in to place that is a softer metal then steel.

4. What type of hammer would you use to give a really strong blow to a chisel? For a strong blow to a chisel you should use the lump hammer it is the heaviest hammer that can be used with one hand. 

5. What would you use a mallet for in Automotive Engineering? To move something into place and seeing as it has a rubber head u will not damage as you do so.

6. When would you use a dead blow hammer? When u need one good solid hit.

7. What can cause a hacksaw blade to clog? When the blade is inserted the wrong way so the metal it is cutting cant get free as the teeth have a high pitch them. 

8. What can happen if the blade is too coarse for the job it is intended for? The saw teeth can be stripped away.

9. What should you do before and after using a hacksaw? Before u should make sure the blade is tensioned right and after it should be loosened to stop the frame from distorting.

today i did my first day kim marsh motors for my work experience. i got to see how a workshop is run and help out with a bit of serving to other cars, clean out a diff and do a engine clean also saw a head with bent vaules which happened when the cam belt snaped.

yesterday was in the workshop did a removal of a broken stud. we used a bolt, piece of steel, spanner, easy out, hacksaw and a hand drill. it looked harder then it actually was and was a lot of fun.

Engineering Technology

on Monday went into the workshop and learnt how to do welding with the oxyacetylene.

last week i made my self a drill gauge. It was done using a hacksaw, file and a drill press.

Today I used a micrometer to measure the valves. To do that u u measure it 6 different angles. Also learnt to remove piston rings safely so hopefully we wont brake them.

today as a group we striped a 4 stroke engine. we worked together to remove the rocker then we removed the head from the block. I worked on the head to remove valves,colloct and retaining washers.

Student Induction 2012. Please answer the following questions Regarding Student Induction 2012. You will need to read through the booklet, the answers will be in order as you read through. Copy and paste the Questions into your E-Portfolio and answer all questions. 1. To become a world class Institute of Technology Unitec must what? Demonstrate and champion the very best health and safety practice. 2. Unitec Institute of Technology and its students have statutory obligations under what Act? Health and safety act 1992 and all its amendments. 3. What do we need to do to take all practical steps and ensure that what? Provide a safe working environment,Provide procedures for dealing with emergencies,Provide facilities for staff that include toilets and rest rooms, also first aid facilities. That Employees are not exposed to unnecessary hazards, Plant is safe and staff trained to use it, Employees receive appropriate training in all matters, Systematic process to reduce the likelihood of harm occurring. 4. What are the students duties? Taking responsibility for your own safety and health at work, Ensuring that your action or inaction does not harm others, Wearing all PPE that is provided when required for specific tasks, Reporting all injuries or near hits to your supervisor as soon as possible after the event. Please use the incident form provided 5. Name four student safety responsibilities? All students are responsible for wearing steel capped safety boots, All students are responsible for their own health and safety while at work. All students are responsible for helping in emergency, All students must report any imminent dangers to their manager. 6. What number would you use from a Unitec phone to contact emergency services?Telephone 1-111 7. What behavior may result in disciplinary action? Practical jokes/horseplay 8. What can you do to know the dangers and how to avoid them? Be adequately trained and supervised on specific machine before you are deemed competent to operate the machine and know the safe work method for each operation. 9. What actions would you take when manual handling? Plan the lift and route to be taken, Test size and weight of the load, our Get someone to help you if it is too heavy or too large, Stand close to the item/object or load with feet apart, Bend your knees, Lean forward, Get a good firm grip on the item/object or load, Use your leg muscles to lift, not your back, Never twist at the waist while lifting or carrying heavy loads. 10. What steps can be taken to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? A variety of tasks (Useing the same muscles but in a range of movement), Job rotation (not just repeating the same task for the full work day), Micro pauses (a quick stretch of the limbs and back every few minutes), If pain persists report to your supervisor and leave them a completed discomfort and pain self report form. Early reporting of symptoms may provide an early solution to the problem. 11. Why is Good Housekeeping a vital factor in preventing injuries? A clean well ordered, attractive work environment encourages tidy work habits. 12. What is strictly forbidden on the premises. Drugs and Alcohol

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