Makerspace

ME25C04

Makerspace

Course Objectives:

1. To impart practical skills in the assembly, disassembly, and welding of components using appropriate tools and techniques.

2. To provide hands-on training in electrical wiring practices, and the use of electronic components, sensors, and actuators.

List of Activities

(A). Dis-assembly & Assembly Practices

i. Tools and its handling techniques.

ii. Dis-assembly and assembly of home appliances – Grinder Mixer Grinder, Ceiling Fan, Table Fan & Washing Machine.

iii. Dis-assembly and assembly of Air-Conditioners & Refrigerators.

iv. Dis-assembly and assembly of a Bicycle.

(B). Welding Practices

i. Welding Procedure, Selection & Safety Measures.

ii. Power source of Arc Welding – Gas Metal Arc Welding & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes.

iii. Hands-on session of preparing base material & Joint groove for welding.

iv. Hands-on session of MAW, GMAW, GTAW, on Carbon Steel & Stainless Stell plates / pipes, for fabrication of a simple part.

(C). Electrical Wiring Practices

i. Electrical Installation tools, equipment & safety measures.

ii. Hands-on session of basic electrical connections for Fuses, Miniature Circuit Breakers and Distribution Box.

iii. Hands-on session of electrical connections for Lightings, Fans, Calling Bells.

iv. Hands-on session of electrical connections for Motors & Uninterruptible Power Supply.

(D). Electronics Components / Equipment Practices

i. Electronic components, equipment & safety measures.

ii. Dis-assembly and assembly of Computers.

iii. Hands-on session of Soldering Practices in a Printed Circuit Board.

iv. Hands-on session of Bridge Rectifier, Op-Amp and Transimpedance amplifier.

v. Hands-on session of integration of sensors and actuators with a Microcontroller.

vi. Demonstration of Programmable Logic Control Circuit.

(E). Contemporary Systems

i. Demonstration of Solid Modelling of components.

ii. Demonstration of Assembly Modelling of components.

iii. Fabrication of simple components / parts using 3D Printers.

iv. Demonstration of cutting of wood / metal in different complex shapes using Laser Cutting Machine.

References:

1. Stephen Christena, Learn to Weld: Beginning MIG Welding and Metal Fabrication Basics, Crestline Books, 2014.

2. H. Lipson, Fabricated - The New World of 3D Printing, Wiley, 1st edition, 2013.

3. Code of Practice for Electrical Wiring Installations (IS 732:2019)