Cutting and Shaping Materials
Engineering · 1st Year · Basic Manufacturing Processes · 1.º Período

Cutting and Shaping Materials

Safely operate hand tools and basic machinery to cut and shape metals and plastics to specific dimensions.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsJC Engineering LO 1.8JC Engineering LO 1.9

About This Topic

Safely operate hand tools and basic machinery to cut and shape metals and plastics to specific dimensions.

Key Questions

  1. What are the correct techniques for cutting different materials?
  2. How do we safely use a bench drill?
  3. How does material hardness affect the cutting process?

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