MEN102-Engineering Workshop Practices
Project work
On
“Fabrication of mobile stand”
Submitted By
Saanvi Vishal Vivek
Name
Kumar Parihar
Roll No 2310109002 2310109001 2310109003
SAP ID 1000020782 1000019471 1000020797
Section A A A
Submitted to
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Tyagi
(Assistant Professor)
DIT University
CANDIDATES DECLARATION
We hereby, certify that the work, which is being presented in the Report,
entitled "Sheet Metal Shop", in partial fulfillment of the requirement as
part of the course Engineering Workshop Practices of the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Physics and submitted to the DIT University is an
authentic record of our work carried out during the period 5/04/2024 to
21/11/2024 under the guidance of Dr. Yogesh Kumar Tyagi.
Index
1. Sheet metal shop.
2. Tools required.
3. Steps & Procedure.
4. Photos.
5. Tools used.
6. Final product.
7. Precautions.
8. Conclusion.
Sheet metal shop
A sheet metal shop is a facility dedicated to the fabrication of sheet metal
into various components and products used across numerous industries. It
serves as the backbone of manufacturing, where raw metal sheets are
transformed into functional and structural part. These shops are integral in
sectors such as automotive and, construction, aerospace, and HVAC,
providing the versatility and precision needed for modern engineering.
The shop typically works with materials like aluminum, copper, chosen
for their unique properties such as strength, durability and corrosion
resistance. The sheet metal fabrication process involves the precise
manipulation of metal sheets to achieve desired shapes and sizes,
contributing to the creation of everything from small intricate parts to large
structural components.
In a sheet metal shop, skilled technicians and advanced machinery
collaborates to meet exact specification, ensuring that the final products are
both reliable and efficient, this environment fosters innovation, allowing for
the customization of parts to meet specific industrial and customer needs.
Steps & Procedure
1. First, we made a paper template of the mobile stand with exact
measurements and markings. Then we taped it over a metal sheet and
marked the edge with a dot punch and a scriber on metal sheet. Then,
we cut the outer edges of the metal sheet with the help of a straight
snip.
2. Further, we flattened out the metal sheet corners by hammering it with
the help of a mallet on a smith’s anvil.
3. To make an oval design on the surface of the mobile stand we used a
chisel and ball peen hammer to remove the required portion of the sheet
4. Next, we used bench vise and mallet to do the bending operation on the
marks we made earlier using scriber and dot punch.
5. To smooth the edges, we used a flat file and a circular file to avoid any
possible injuries while using the developed product.
6. The required mobile stand with the dimensions as in the template is
obtained.
PHOTOS
Tools Used
Final Product
The mobile stand obtained after the completion of the required operation on
the metal sheet looks like;
Precautions
• Always wear heavy-duty gloves when handling sheet metal.
• Wear a respirator or dust mask to prevent inhalation of sheet metal
dust.
• Never attempt to carry an oversized piece of sheet metal by yourself.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after working
with sheet metal (even if you wore gloves).
• Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying debris.
• Ensure your power tools work properly before attempting to use them
on sheet metal
Conclusion
In conclusion, the successful completion of the project to create a mobile
stand in the sheet metal shop demonstrates the effective application of sheet
metal fabrication or metalworking skills and creativity. By carefully
planning and executing the design, the team produced a durable, stable and
easy to use mobile stand. This project not only showcases the craftsmanship
of the sheet metal shop but also highlights the potential for innovative
projects within the metal working domain.
