Toolmaking Resources

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Module 1 - Induction and Bench Fitting

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1. Introduction to the Workshop Environment and Manual Handling    

 

 

2. Marking Out, Cutting and Filing

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3. Drilling, Counterboring and Countersinking

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4. Hole Tapping

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5. Assembly and Doweling

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6. Filing Internal and External Radii

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7. Precision Internal Filing

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8. Recessing and Assembling Parts

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9. Bandsawing

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Module 2 - Turning

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1. Machine Controls and Operations MSWord

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2. Facing, Parallel and Step Turning MSWord

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3. Drilling, Reaming, Tapping MSWord

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4. Taper Turning and Knurling MSWord

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5. Tool Grinding and Forming MSWord

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6. Recessing and Radiusing MSWord

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7. Boring, Step Boring and Parting Off MSWord MSWord   PDF
8. Concentric Turning (4-jaw) MSWord MSWord   PDF
9. Screwcutting MSWord MSWord   PDF
10. Turning and Assembling Sliding Fits and Interference Fits MSWord MSWord   PDF

Module 3 - Milling

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1. Operating Machine Controls MSWord MSWord   PDF
2. Aligning, Machine Head, Table and Vice MSWord MSWord   PDF
3. Face and End Milling MSWord MSWord   PDF
4. Step and Angle Milling MSWord MSWord   PDF
5. Drilling and Countersinking MSWord MSWord   PDF
6. Angle Slotting and Reaming MSWord MSWord   PDF
7. Blind Slots and Cut-outs MSWord MSWord   PDF
8. Steps, Recesses and Sliding Fits MSWord

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9. Precision Vee Block Assembly MSWord

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Module 4 - Surface Grinding

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1. Operating Machine Controls and Work Holding MSWord MSWord   PDF
2. Wheel Selection and Testing MSWord MSWord   PDF
3. Mounting and Dressing the Grinding Wheel MSWord MSWord   PDF
4. Balancing the Wheel MSWord MSWord   PDF
5. Grinding Flat Surfaces on Hard and Soft Steel MSWord MSWord   PDF
6. Grinding Angles MSWord MSWord   PDF

Module 5 - Press Tools, Jigs and Fixtures, Mouldmaking

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1. Press Tool Components MSWord MSWord   PDF
2. Blanking Tool (Unguided) MSWord MSWord   PDF
3. Die/Clearance/Slug Relief MSWord MSWord   PDF
4. Introduction of Heat Treatment MSWord MSWord   PDF
5. Jigs and Fixtures MSWord MSWord   PDF
6. Jig Components MSWord MSWord   PDF
7. Injection Moulds MSWord MSWord   PDF
8. Mould Plates MSWord MSWord   PDF
9. Cavity/Core Inserts and Polishing MSWord MSWord   PDF
10. Mould Assembly MSWord MSWord   PDF
11. Polymer Materials MSWord MSWord   PDF

Module 6 - Introduction to CNC

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1. CNC Machine Tools MSWord MSWord   PDF
2. Part Programming MSWord MSWord   PDF
3. Data Input/Storage Program Proving MSWord MSWord   PDF
4. CNC Setting and Operation MSWord MSWord   PDF