NATHANIEL S.

GASILLA JR BIT 1-C ( MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY )

A Benchwork is a term used to describe any type of labor or work that is managed using a
workbench rather than with the use of heavy machinery in a plant setting or in a larger area. Work
done primarily at a bench with hand tools. Occasionlly suplemented by small power-driven tools.

DIFFERENT PROCESS OR OPERATION IN BENCH WORK

MARKING It is the first and important operation that is performed in bench working, since the
accuracy of the product depends upon this. Before marking the surface to be marked is quoted by the
chalk paste and allowed to dry. Then the job is kept either on the surface plate or on V block. The
measurement is performed on the job by appropriate measuring instrument, then marking is done by
scriber, surface gauge and identification is done by punches.

CHIPPING In this operation the material is removed in a stock by the help of chisel at room
temperature. For large surface first the metal is removed by cross cut chisel and then remaining metal
is chip off by other chisels while chapping lubrication is necessary for better life of chisels. For
chipping three things are important 1st proper selection of chisel based on operation, 2nd proper grip
of the chisel and appropriate position of standing by the operator. It is very accurate method of
removing metal in a more quantity with a reasonable finish.

SAWING It is an operation which is required to cut the metal in different shapes and sizes. It should
be done slowly and standing position is appropriate for this operation. Cutting takes place in forward
stroke of hacksaw and backward stroke is ideal. During operation full length of blade should be used.
The best result is obtained if the hacksaw blade is fixed I proper direction with correct tension.
Coolant must be used while cutting.

FILLING It is an operation which is performed by the help of files. The pressure for cutting should
be exerted in the forward stroke and backward is ideal. If the file is moved diagonally on the flat
surface then it gives the best results. Initially a rough file is used to remove the rough metal followed
by a smooth file for better finish. Filling is done by three ways first cross filling is for more metal
removal then followed by straight filling and draw filling for final finish.

SCRAPING This a manual operation done in a fitting shop for producing more accurate finish than
obtained by filling. In this operation removal of metal takes place in small quantity at
a localized portion. In this first a Prussian blue is applied on the surface in which higher spots will be
noticed. By this operation the higher spots are removed till entire surface becomes perfectly smooth
and uniform.

DRILLING It is an operation done to produce holes either blind or through in a metal piece by the
help of drills that are discussed earlier. It is done on the drilling machine in which first the job is held
firmly on machine vice. Then the drill is fixed on the machine and it is lowered by the hand wheel.
Appropriate coolant is used for cooling during operations.

TAPPING It is an operation of cutting the interval threads by the help of tap and a tap holder
manually.

DIEING It is the process of cutting external threads by the help of die and die holder.
 FIVE (5) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN BENCH WORKING

1) Make sure that sharp points of tools and materials do not stick out from your workbench.

2) When chipping metal with a chinsel, chip in a direction so that cut off materials cannot hit anyone.

3) For your own protection, use a guard where necessary.

4) Do not use chinsel with mushroomed heads.

5) Ensure that rolling stock cannot roll off the workbench and injure your feet. Also place heavy
objects away from the edge of the bench so that they don't fall.