Foundation

Purpose of foundation, Vibrations causes, safety from vibrations, precautions in foundations. 

Tribology

Friction and lubrication, purpose of lubrication, Types of lubricants, methods of engine lubrication, failure of lubrication. 

Bearing : Sliding and rotting contact, their relative advantages and disadvantages, failure of bearing. 

Mechanical Drives

Study of belt, rope, chain, gear, drives, their relative advantages and disadvantages. Study of coupling : muff, flange, Bush pin, Oldham, universal coupling, care of coupling. Study of clutches : Dog clutch, single lpate-multu plate-cone clutches, care of clutches. 

Material Handling Devices

Lifting tackle, Jacks,  Pulleys,  Blocks-chain-which crab, description, use and case, General rules for safety material handling. 

Plumbing

Types of pipes, pipe material, study and uses of different types of pipe fitting, Tools required for plumbing. 

Air Compressors

Uses of compressed air, classifications of air compressors, working of reciprocating air compressor. 

Pumps

Types of pump : Centrifugal, Reciprocating, their classifications, their parts and working, Erection of pumps. 

Maintenance

Importance of maintenance, types of maintenance, Functions of preventive maintenance, advantages of preventive maintenance. 

Testing of Machines

Importance of testing of machine tool, test equipments, alignment tests in lathe and drilling machines. Elementary knowledge of Electrical wiring to understand the safety precautions in electrical connections of machines, safety measures. 

Shaping, Planning, Spotting and Milling Machines

Classifications, principle of working, principle parts, specifications, accessories, operations, maintenance. 

Grinding Machines

Classifications of grinding machines, grinding wheels abrasive material, Bonding, selection of grinding wheel, glazing, loading and dressing of grinding wheel. 

Drilling Machines

Classifications of drilling machines, specifications, Types of drill accessories, drilling machine operations such as drilling, Remington, tapping etc. 

The Lathe

Type of lathe, principle of work8ng, specifications, lathe parts, Large accessories, large operations, cutting fluids.