FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

PMB 1526, OWERRI IMO STATE

STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

[SIWES]

DONE AT

MB AND U COMPUTER INSTITUE LOCATED AT, 77B GRACEBILL ROAD 10

IDUA ROAD, EKET,

AKWA IBOM STATE,

NIGERIA.

SUBMITTED

TO

THE SIWES CO-ORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

WRITTEN BY

WILLIAMS, KELVIN FELIX

20171072153

IN PARTIAL FUFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD

BARCHELORS DEGREE OF ENGINEERING (B.ENG) IN MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING

FEBRUARY, 2020.

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 DEDICATION
This report is dedicated to God Almighty for the grace and wisdom throughout the
time of my industrial training and the experience gained during the training.
I also dedicate this work to my parents, Mr. and Mrs. FELIX WILLIAMS for their
earnest support towards my academic success.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My appreciation goes to God almighty, through the help of the Holy Spirit made me
to be in Mechanical Engineering.

To paraphrase the words of Nelson Mandela, “It always seems impossible until it’s
done”. However, I will like to thank the Industrial Training Fund for their foresight in
putting this program in place and also to the Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Federal University of Technology Owerri, for providing the platform on which was
engaged for the training to come to reality.

I want to say a big thank you to my industrial based supervisor, Engr. Tom Ekpe for
his vital encouragement, support and guidance in my learning process throughout the
training period and for giving me the opportunity to experience and undergo training
in this company also the technicians in my unit, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Sunday, Mr. Alex,
Mr. Ade, and the secretary to the Managing Director, Mrs. Margaret who helped with
solutions to my numerous questions.

I am grateful to for providing me with the opportunity to be exposed to engineering

services in the AUTODESK packages.

I want to thank my parent for the encouragement they gave me throughout the
Industrial Training period and also my friends for their endless support all through
the period. -

Finally, to my Institutional based SIWES coordinator for his profound efforts in

putting in place that we undergo this exposure, to my other friends and colleague like
Emmanuel, Abayomi and Mr Martins. I say thank you all. Am really grateful.

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 ABSTRACT
AutoCAD Mechanical drafting includes the very best of AutoCAD along with
industry-specific libraries of parts and tools for mechanical engineering, making it a
must-learn application for anyone involved in the design and construction of
machinery. AutoCAD Mechanical drafting is one of the toolsets available in one
AutoCAD. This training covers the basics of the AutoCAD Mechanical drafting user
interface and leads you step-by-step through producing precise, measured mechanical
engineering drawings and designs. The training covers sections which teaches you
how to structure your drawings and data, create and edit geometry, generate parts
from the library, and annotate your drawings. Plus, it shows how to perform design
calculations you'll need for manufacturing, as well as create templates that are
customized to suit your workflow.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................1
DEDICATION .....................................................................................................................................2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................................................3
ABSTRACT .........................................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER ONE ..................................................................................................................................7
1.1 BACKGROUND OF SIWES ....................................................................................................7
1.2 HISTORY OF SIWES ...............................................................................................................7
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES ....................................................................................8
1.4 FUNCTIONS OF SIWES ..........................................................................................................9
CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 HISTORY OF THE COMPANY AND SRVICES RENDERED ...........................................10
2.2 SERVICE FOCUS ...................................................................................................................10
2.3 ZEAL AND GOAL..................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER THREE ...........................................................................................................................12
3.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM ...........................................................12
3.1 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)...................................................................................12
3.2 AUTOCAD .............................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 APPLICATIONS .....................................................................................................................15
3.4 FEATURES OF AUTOCAD ...................................................................................................16
3.5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF AUTOCAD .....................................................................17
3.6 FUNCTIONS USED DURING MECHANICAL DRAFTING ON AUTOCAD ...................17
3.7 TOOLS USED IN AUTOCAD ............................................................................................... 19
3.8 MODIFICATION TOOLS AND HOW THEY ARE USED ..................................................22
3.8.1 MODIFICATION TOOLS ............................................................................................... 23
3.9 BENEFITS OF AUTOCAD TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ...........................................24
3.9.1 DESIGN PRODUCTION .................................................................................................24
3.9.2 TROUBLE-SHOOTING ..................................................................................................24
3.9.3 SIMULATIONS ...............................................................................................................24
3.9.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................................ 25
3.10 ADVANTAGES OF CAD/AUTOCAD ................................................................................25
CHAPTER FOUR .............................................................................................................................. 27

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 4.0 OBSERVATIONS AND LIMITATIONS ...............................................................................27
4.1 OBSERVATIONS ...............................................................................................................27
4.2 LIMITATIONS ....................................................................................................................27
4.2.1 LIMITATIONS OF THE TRAINING..............................................................................27
CHAPTER FIVE ............................................................................................................................... 29
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION .......................................................................29
5.0.1 CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................29
5.0.2 RECOMMENDATION ....................................................................................................29
5.1 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURING PERIOD OF TRAINING .............................. 29
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................31

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.1 BACKGROUND OF SIWES

Students Industrial Work Experience scheme is a program designed by the university

to expose students to the practical aspects of his/her course of study. It involves the
attachment of a student to an organization in line with his/her respective course of
study that can provide the training and experience required in the industry, as these
experience and training cannot be obtained in the lecture rooms but the theoretical
knowledge taught in lecture rooms shall be applied by the student in real industrial
situations. This training work experience, is an essential component in the
development of the practical and professional skills required of each student by their
respective course of study and also stands as an aid to prospective employment .As a
student of engineering, I have been able to obtain the most relevant and effective
practical industrial training and experience in a duration of three months (7 weeks)
having been exposed to practical on-site situations and activities from Green hold
design and products who have carefully trained me in my area of endeavor.

1.2 HISTORY OF SIWES

SIWES was established by INDUSTRIAL TRUST FUND (ITF) in 1973 to solve

the problem of lack of adequate practical skills preparatory for employment in
industries by Nigerian graduates of tertiary institutions.

The Scheme exposes students to industry based skills necessary for a smooth
transition from the classroom to the world of work. It affords students of tertiary
institutions the opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the needed
experience in handling machinery and equipment which are usually not available in
the educational institutions.

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Participation in SIWES has become a necessary pre-condition for the award of
Diploma and Degree certificates in specific disciplines in most institutions of higher
learning in the country, in accordance with the education policy of government.
Operators - The ITF, the coordinating agencies (NUC, NCCE, NBTE), employers of
labour and the institutions.
Funding - The Federal Government of Nigeria
Beneficiaries - Undergraduate students of the following: Agriculture, Engineering,
Technology, Environmental, Science, Education, Medical Science and Pure and
Applied Sciences.
Duration - Four months for Polytechnics and Colleges of Education, and Six months
for the Universities.

Highlight Number of Participating Institutions:

Universities 59
Polytechnics 85
Colleges of Education 62
TOTAL 206

1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

SIWES provides avenue for students to acquire industrial skills and experiences in
their approved course of study. It also prepares students for their industrial work
situation after graduation.

The objectives of the student’s industrial training work experience scheme are:

 Provision of avenue for students in the Nigerian universities to gain industrial

skills and experience in their course of study.
 To prepare students for the work situation they are likely to meet after
graduation.

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  To expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment
and machinery that may not be available in the universities.
 To make the transition from the university to the world of work easier, and
thus enhance students contacts for later job placement.
 To provide students with an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge
in real work situation, thereby bridging the gap between university work and
actual practice.

1.4 FUNCTIONS OF SIWES

By the directive of National Universities Commission (NUC) and Industrial Training

Fund (ITF), the Unit is mandated to carry out the following functions:

i. Seeking of industrial placement for undergraduate students enrolled in

disciplines scheduled for participation in SIWES.
ii. Supervision of the students placed in the industries located within our ITF
zone.
iii. Processing of students’ logbooks, ITF forms and industrial attachment reports
upon which is based on the Federal Government funding of supervision and
students’ allowances.
iv. Fostering of close links between the university and industries participating in
SIWES programme.
v. Provision of advisory guidance to participating students on career employment
opportunities.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.1 HISTORY OF THE COMPANY AND SRVICES RENDERED

MB and U computer institute is a private company which provides world class

procurement and supply service, bringing to bear our expertise, experience and
global partnerships.

They are relentlessly committed to consistently delivering high quality solutions

within a reasonable turnaround time at very competitive prices specially in AutoCAD
Mechanical drafting.

We have thus been privileged to establish a formidable partnership with our clients as
well as long standing relationships with renowned original equipment manufacturers
across the globe through designs of industrial machineries and simulations.

2.2 SERVICE FOCUS

We provide materials, supporting production, facilities, and infrastructural projects to

the Nigerian Industries. Our proficiency in the sector covers a wide range of services.

2.3 ZEAL AND GOAL

We pride ourselves in delivering word class services to our clients with a cumulated
wealth of experience spanning over 21 years.

We understand that good and competent people make a difference and so at MB and
U computer institute, we provide an extensive range of specialist manpower
consisting of temporary placements, recruitment and management of both Nigerian
and expatriate manpower. We maintain a global database, enabling us to efficiently
access talent across the power and energy industry.

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Our commitment to understanding our clients' needs stands us out. We specialise in
the development of bespoke solutions while maintaining global industry standards
thus adding value to our clients’ business goals.

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM

3.1 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)

The age where the use of pen and ink is fast fading away. Designers make use of
CAD and other associated software to model designs in 3-dimemsions, in producing
floor plans and 2-dimensional drawings to re-enact environment provided patterns for
presentation purposes and relating inexpensively before giving into environments. An
understanding and good knowledge of CAD is now an essential requirement for
designers and drafters. Drawing with computer requires a different attitude as well as
a different set of skills to the traditional approach of building designs.

The development of computer aided design application started as far back as 1970,
but has rapidly become wide spread and in popular demand in this decade.
The growth and evolution of Computer-Aided-Design is traceable to the global
advancement of science and technology and the need to evolve a faster, more
accurate and a more flexible approach to design problems. The desire and necessity
to overcome the limitations of manual drafting techniques has led to subsequent
improvement on CAD (Computer-Aided Design) application and the development of
new ones

3.2 AUTOCAD

AutoCAD is the most common CAD software in use owing to its flexibility and
versatility. It can be employed for use in various fields such as engineering,
architecture and surveying. AutoCAD has a very precise drawing setup which makes
it very accurate in the drafting process. It can be employed as a tool in the production
of 2 dimensional drawings as well as in the production of 3 dimensional models.

Meanwhile, AutoCAD a product of the AutoDesk Company is very popular among

the engineering community for its versatility and ease of use for making 2D
drawings. Yet the full potential of the software has not been utilized to the fullest
extent. AutoCAD is available is various forms to suit different types of engineering
fields.
They are as follows:
 AutoCAD – Mechanical (For Mechanical Engineering)
 AutoCAD – Architecture (For Civil and Architectural Engineering).
 AutoCAD – Civil (For Civil Engineering)

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  AutoCAD – Electrical (For Electrical Engineering).

The list tends to continue more but I have restricted to the well-known fields. The
software thus offers full flexibility and ease of use for each field of engineering. Now
let us look into the usage aspects of this software. I will deal mainly related to the
mechanical side but the procedures can be applicable to other fields of engineering
also.

A typical AutoCAD screen looks like this:

As usual the screen area consists of the menu and icon areas which we can use for
creating various entities in the drawing. But we have to take care of certain things
before be begin a drawing using these entities. Before opening a drawing, a menu
appears asking us to select whether the drawing needs to be in Metric or Inches.

Take care in selecting this based on the units you are going to work on and the
proceed to the following procedures.

1. Setting the Limits: Setting the limits is something like defining the workspace
where we are going to work in the drawing. The limits are normally set for a working
area normally to the standard paper sizes like A4, A3, A2, etc. By setting the working
limits we need to work within that to ensure a standard working procedure.
Moreover, the paper or working size can be decided based on the size of drawing we
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are going to work on. A component very large in size can be scaled down in order to
fit into the limit area.

The limit can be set by using the following command.

 Specify lower left corner: <Indicate the left corner by x & y coordinates normally 0, 0>
 Specify Upper Right corner: <Can be filled based on the working area decided by the user>

2. Setting the Units: This is an important procedure to be followed, which informs

the software on the unit system we are planning to work on. Based on the unit we
have selected during the creation of the drawing. A dialog box appears asking us the
various units available in each system like mm, cm or meter in the metric system.
The method by which we plan to measure angular measurements also need to be
mentioned.

These two procedures have to be compulsory followed before we start to draw in the
drawing.

As mentioned, AutoCAD has numerous capabilities that can be applied to an array of

projects in various fields. Various kinds of designers are most likely to use the
program and it is more common in design-centered fields, like architecture and
engineering. However, many other professions, such as fine artists and
mathematicians, may use the program to create visuals for their work. Here are a few
other examples of careers that likely use AutoCAD:

 Interior designers
 Electrical drafters
 Civil drafters
 Mechanical drafters
 Fashion designers
 Graphic designers
 Set designers
 Process drafters

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3.3 APPLICATIONS

Computer-aided design is one of the many tools used by engineers and designers and
is used in many ways depending on the profession of the user and the type of
software in question.

CAD is one part of the whole Digital Product Development (DPD) activity within the
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes, and as such is used together with
other tools, which are either integrated modules or stand-alone products, such as
 Computer-aided engineering (CAE) and Finite element analysis (FEA).
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) including instructions to Computer
Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
 Photo realistic rendering and Motion Simulation
 Document management and revision control using Product Data Management
(PDM).

CAD is also used for the accurate creation of photo simulations that are often
required in the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports, in which computer-
aided designs of intended buildings are superimposed into photographs of existing
environments to represent what that locale will be like, where the proposed facilities
are allowed to be built. Potential blockage of view corridors and shadow studies are
also frequently analyzed through the use of CAD.

CAD has been proven to be useful to engineers as well. Using four properties which
are history, features, parameterization, and high-level constraints. The construction
history can be used to look back into the model's personal features and work on the
single area rather than the whole model.
Parameters and constraints can be used to determine the size, shape, and other
properties of the different modeling elements. The features in the CAD system can be
used for the variety of tools for measurement such as tensile strength, yield strength,
electrical or electromagnetic properties. Also, its stress, strain, timing or how the
element gets affected in certain temperatures, etc.

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3.4 FEATURES OF AUTOCAD

 LANGUAGE
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are available for English, German, French, Italian,
Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Simplified Chinese Traditional. Brazilian Portuguese,
Russian, Czech, Polish and Hungarian

 COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SOFTWARE

ESRI ArcMap 10 permits export as AutoCAD drawing files. Civil 3D permits export
as AutoCAD objects and as LandXML. Third-party file converters exist for specific
formats such as Bentley MX GENIO Extension, PISTE Extension (France), ISYBAU
(Germany), OKSTRA and Micro drainage (UK): also, conversion of .pdf files is
feasible, however, the accuracy of the results may be unpredictable or distorted.

 DESIGN
Design is the method of representing the surface of an object on a plane or a
combination of plane, in short total surface generation with or without dimensional &
geometric constraints.

Many applications, including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries,

industrial and architectural design, prosthetics, and many more. CAD is also widely
used to produce computer animation for special effects in movies, advertising and
technical manuals, often called DXCC digital content creation.

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3.5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF AUTOCAD

In this we are able to start the application, activate the appropriate workspace, and
identify key
parts of the interface.
The following image identifies key interface elements:

The following are carefully represented on the fig. above

 Quick Access Bar
 Application Menu
 Information Bar
 Navigation Bar
 Drafting settings
 Command Line

3.6 FUNCTIONS USED DURING MECHANICAL DRAFTING ON

AUTOCAD

MOUSE FUNCTIONS

1. Left click - selection

• click + drag from right to left (green selection)
• click + drag from left to right (blue selection)
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  Scroll wheel
1. Forward scroll
- 200m in
- zoom out
2. Backward scroll

 Click + hold drag

 Double click
 Right click
1. Move pan
2. Fit to screen
3. Shortcut toolbar
4. Keyboard function

It has mainly 3 Basic keys. They are

1. Enter to activate any command
2. Spacebar to activate any command
3. Escape to deactivate any command

Other than these three functions, there are other functions which are used by
keyboard in AutoCAD. They are
FI - Help
F2 - Library
F3 - Object Snap (On/Off)
F4 - 3D Object Snap (On/Off)
F5 -Isocline (Top Right/Left)
F6 - Dynamic UCS (On Off)
F7 - Grid (On/Off)
F8 -Ortho (On/Off)
F9 -Snap (On/OFF)

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F10 -Polar Tracking (On Off)
F11 -Object Snap (On Off)
F12 -Dynamic Input (On Off)

3.7 TOOLS USED IN AUTOCAD

Tools are mainly used for creating modifying and providing dimensions to the
drawing. There are mainly three types of pols used in AutoCAD. They are

 DRAWING TOOLS

These tools are also called the basic tools of AutoCAD. These are used to create
objects such as lines, circles, arcs, rectangles, and polygons. These are also used to
erase objects. The drawing tool available in AutoCAD are as follows:

 Circle C Enter
 Rectangle Rec Enter
 Line L Enter
 Polyline Pl Enter
 Spline Spl Enter
 Arc Arc Enter
 Polygon Pol Enter
 Ray Ray Enter
 Multiline MI Enter
 Ellipse El Enter

Some of the Drawing Tools and how they are used are shown here
 Line Command
 Used to create lines in the drawing,
Command Line: Line, L
Ribbon Home tab > Draw panel > Line

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  Circle Command

Use the Circle command to create circles in the drawing, Circle in Menu
 Command Line: CIRCLE, C
 Menu Bar: Draw -> Circle > choose option
Ribbon: Home tab > Draw panel > Circle

 Arc Command
Use the Arc command to create arcs in the drawing.
 Command Line: ARC, A
 Menu Bar: Draw Arc 3 Points Ribbon: Home tab > Draw panel > Arc

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  Erase Command
Use the Erase command to erase objects in the drawing
 Command Line: ERASE, E Mem
 Bar: Modify > Erase
 Ribbon: Home tab > Modify panel > Erase

Erasing on AutoCAD
Use the Undo and Redo commands to return to previous drawing states.

 Command Line: U, UNDO Menu Bar. Edit Undo Quick Access Tool
 Command Line: REDO Menu Bar. Edit Redo
 Quick Access Toolbar. Redo and Undo
.

 Use the Rectangle command to create rectangles in the drawing.

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  Command Line: RECTANGLE, REC
 Menu Bar: Draw Rectangle
 Ribbon: Home tab > Draw panel > Rectangle
.

 Use the Polygon command to create equal-sided polygons in the drawing.

 Command Line: POLYGON, POL
 Menu Bar: Draw > Polygon
 Ribbon: Home tab extended Draw panel > Polygon

3.8 MODIFICATION TOOLS AND HOW THEY ARE USED

 MOVING OBJECTS

Move Example
 Command Line: MOVE, M
 Ribbon Home tab > Modify Panel > Move

 COPYING OBJECTS
 Ribbon: Draw tab > Modify panel > Copy Command Line: COPY,
 Menu Bar: Modify > Copy

 Shortcut Menu: Select objects then right-click anywhere in the

drawing window and select Copy.

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3.8.1 MODIFICATION TOOLS
Editing objects is a common part of all design tasks. In this we make modifications as
a result of a design change or in the process of creating more complex objects.
Modification Tools used in AutoCAD are
 Move M Enter
 Copy Co Enter
 Trim Tr Enter
 Extend Ex Enter
 Join J Enter
 Explode X Enter
 Hatch H Enter
 Array Ar Enter
 Scale Sc Enter
 Rotate Ro
 Mirror Mi
 Fillet F
 Chamfer Cha
 Centre line cl

CAD has become an especially important technology within the scope of computer-
aided technologies, with benefits such as lower product development costs and a
greatly shortened design cycle CAD enables designers to layout and develop work on
screen print it out and save it for future editing, saving time on their drawings.

Other examples of CAD packages include: REVIT, CINEMA 4D, PHOTOSHOP

REVIT: This is another kind of computer aided design software. It is very flexible.
Basically, it is used for 3-dimensional modelling and rendering, also used for drafting
2-dimensional drawings such as floor Plan(s), elevation(s), section(s),door and
window tagging and also for making schedule for ceiling ,floor and wall. Revit is
drafting software that has advantage over other CAD software, why because it helps
in production of 2d drawings as well as 3d simultaneously. It also helps in the
production of full working drawings needed by building companies for construction
purposes.

CINEMA 4D:
This is another kind of computer aided design software. It is very flexible. Basically,
it is used for 3-dimensional modelling and rendering. Cinema 4D is 3d software that
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has advantage over other 3D software, why because it helps in production of more
realistic images.

PHOTOSHOP:
This is another kind of software that's very flexible. Basically, it is used for image
retouching and photo manipulation Photoshop is an image editing software that has
advantage over other Image
editing software's, why because it can create stunning impressions depending on the
user.

3.9 BENEFITS OF AUTOCAD TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

3-D digital models and form a size-able database of information related to

dimensions and ultimately save the cost, energy and time in comparison to other
conventional procedures.

3.9.1 DESIGN PRODUCTION

The initial stage when mechanical engineers can sketch their ideas and analyze them
to determine the most suitable solution to the given problem, AutoCAD can be used
in this stage of design product. A mechanical engineer can make a blue-print of the
project and can also view it in virtual reality. One does not have to redraw in case of
any modification and can instead use simplified redesigns.

3.9.2 TROUBLE-SHOOTING
There are certain points in design that go unnoticed during the production. This can
include a flaw or an error in the design. AutoCAD lets the designer in interpreting
these inconsistencies or locating the flaws, and thus determine any malfunctioning
element in the existing product. This helps the engineers to fix the problem while
saving considerable amount of time on driving specification.

3.9.3 SIMULATIONS
AutoCAD’s one of the best features is to provide graphic simulation that helps the
designer to view how to the constructed machine would function. After design
prototype is created, a simulated version of the prototype is created and this real-life
prototype shows in action. Thus, simulation helps the engineer to know before if the
machine will work as per the expectations or not.

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3.9.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
AutoCAD has been reducing the stress from the heads of mechanical engineers by
providing analysis components to simulate a variety of environments and can help
them to determine the machine’s functionality in the particular environment. Along
with the determination of prototype’s functional aspect, it also provides to test the
performance of the prototype over a given time and demonstrating the expected
performance rate so that machine’s functional time span could be estimated
accurately before any maintenance.

This way AutoCAD can help the engineers to generate proper specifications and
deliver the exact product that the client requires.(Quality System Quality Assurance
Quality Control)
There are more benefits that not only mechanical engineers but also civil and
electrical engineers can earn through AutoCAD. Therefore, learning AutoCAD can
prove to be really beneficial if you want to build a career in manufacturing industry,
or fashion industry, or real estate. You can learn the subject theoretically and
practically with the help of certain highly certified experts who are truly engaged in
delivering the services. This way you can a good command on the tool within less
time.

Even if you are willing to avail an assignment help for AutoCAD, we have a pool of
high-distinction experts to write top-grade assignments for you.

3.10 ADVANTAGES OF CAD/AUTOCAD

The benefits of CAD are quite in excess, but few are listed below;
 Quick drawing production.
 Easy modification of design work.
 Accurate design.
 With CAD, several persons can achieve exactly the same graphics.
 Clear and perfect picturesque drawings and designs.
 Infinite numbers of alternatives in record time. Easy storage of drawing in
compact disks, flash drives, memory cards etc.
 Reproduction of hardcopies without redrawing.
 Photo-realistic 3-dimensional presentation.
 Plotting drawing to any standard of paper size, scale and type.
 Rapid access to printed works and details.

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The origin of any construction or building project is the studio work. Although as an
architectural student, one has been exposed to the rigours of architectural design in
school, but with an approach to a wide range of flexibility. From the forgoing, one
can easily get to understand, why the internship or the industrial training scheme is of
great importance to any student studying architecture.

Again, elucidating the former, during my internship, I was able to see clearly some of
the differences between school design, office design and site design. During the
internship, I had training on how to use REVIT, so I encouraged myself to work very
hard in order to attain the maximum standard in the usage of this software.

Furthermore, for the last two weeks, I tagged it office orientation week / Tutorial
weeks, because I was able to give myself several assignments in order to explore or
test my proficiency
in the use of this software in drafting. I was given a brief to design a 5-bedroom
terrace building, which I was able to complete.

Theoretically, I am glad to testify to the fact that the theoretical aspect been taught in
school lies in conformity to the practical aspect in the real world.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 OBSERVATIONS AND LIMITATIONS

4.1 OBSERVATIONS
As a student my first observation was the cognition of the difference between the
school environment and the labor market, as it is a different ball game entirely.
I also observed that safety was paramount and it could easy be seen as the primary
goal of every staff of the company and not only the scientists/designers.
The emergence of any training comes along with its limitations, challenges and
adequate recommendation. The major benefits accruing to students who participate
conscientiously in industrial training are the skills and competence they acquire. This
is because the knowledge and skills acquired through training are internalized and
become relevant when required to perform jobs or functions but this should not be
other emphasized.

Some of the difficulties and limitations encountered before, during and after SIWES
period are being discussed in this chapter along with a few suggestions to future
SIWES students.
Neatness was also a key attribute as even though the job is usually seen as a dirty job,
technicians were always admonished to be as neat as possible in their dressing and in
carrying out their duties. This was further encouraged by rewarding technicians that
could fully adhere to this
- The hospitality shown to customers was of another level as customers were treated
with so much care and respect. From provision of free breakfast and lunch, to a brief
internal training, to free medical checkup the customers were always made to feel at
ease.
- Communication played a vital role in the successful execution of jobs, from among
personnel in a section to departments communicating with other departments present
in the company and also customers with company’s personnel. Good flow of
information was required and as a result most jobs that were returned or problematic,
come about as a result of poor communication between parties.

4.2 LIMITATIONS

4.2.1 LIMITATIONS OF THE TRAINING

1. The inadequate supervision from SIWES office to charter for the need of students.
2. Inability of institution to secure and the scarcity of quality places of industrial
training for students participating.

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3. In SIWES place, limitations of access to some aspects of the job done due to status
in the corporation.

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 CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.0.1 CONCLUSION
My 9 weeks’ industrial attachment MB & U computer institute was a huge success
and a great time of acquisition of knowledge and skills. Through my training I was
able to appreciate my chosen course of study even more, because I had the
opportunity to blend the theoretical knowledge acquired from school with the
practical hands-on application of knowledge gained here to perform very important
tasks that contributed in a way to my productivity in the company.

My training here has given me a broader view to the importance and relevance of
Mechanical Engineer in the immediate society and the world as a whole, as I now
look forward to impacting it positively after graduation. I have also been able to
improve my communication and presentation skills and thereby developed good
relationship with my fellow colleagues at work. I have also been able to appreciate
the connection between my course of study and other disciplines in producing a
successful result.

5.0.2 RECOMMENDATION
I use this means to make the following recommendations concerning the training of
students in Industrial Attachments
 I would like to recommend that the SIWES should automatically post students
to places where they can undergo the training just as NYSC.

 Allowances should be paid to students during their 3 month programme. This

would help them a great deal to handle some financial problems during their
training course.

5.1 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURING PERIOD OF TRAINING

1. I wasn’t given transportation or feeding money during my training period at the

company, which means I had to feed and transport myself. Also I wasn’t allowed to
handle major projects.
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2. The difficulties faced when having to work with people of different character and
or background.

3. There is little link between SIWES and industries. This creates problem for
students to get industrial training placements.

4. Students are totally unaware of the objectives, mission and primary function of
SIWES. This is because its impact is not felt in the lives of students, but every
student knows what to expect as he or she has researched to know the organizational
aim and services.

5. There is virtually no relationship between SIWES and the students participating in

the program.

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 REFERENCES
1. “Introduction to AutoCAD” www.myassignmentservices.com
2. “Guide to successful participation in SIWES” by Engr. Olusegun A.T Mafe,
2009
3. Company Profile. MB and U computer institute Retrieved from
www.mbucomputers-ng.com/newsite

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