Category: Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Finding Torque and power transmitted

Here is an interesting problem and solution to calculate torque and power transmitted of a shaft and pulley system. You can easily extend this to...

Finding power transmitted by a pulley

Here is a real life mechanical problem to solve – Two parallel shafts whose center lines are 4.8m apart are connected on an open belt...

Cut Plier – Wiring man’s freind

Schematic for mighty cut plier – Cut plier in almost indispensible for any wiring work. Pliers are used for gripping or holding small objects by...

Basics of Mechanical Fitting and safety

Fitting is the assembling together of parts and removal of metals to secure necessary fit. Following safety measures need to be taken in fitting workshop...

Using a Steel Rule

Steel Rule is a measuring instrument used as a standard for measuring materials. It is made of stainless steel. The most convenient for the general...

Scriber

A scriber is a marking tool. It has a straight pointed tip and a bent pointed tip. It is used for marking and drawing straight...

Hammers

There are various types of hammers in use. The most commonly used hand hammer is Ball-Pane hammer. Other types are Cross Pane hammer and Straight...

Pipe Wrench

Pipe Wrench is a type of adjustable spanner which has wide use in tightening or loosening nuts and taps. It has one fixed jaw and...

Bench Vice

Vice is a device for holding work. There are various types of vices and the most common one is the Bench Vice. It consists of a...

How to use a File

File is another cutting tool and is available in a variety of lengths, grade cuts and shapes. Files are made of high carbon steel and...

How to use a Hack-Saw

Hack-Saw is a cutting tool used for cutting metal pieces, wide grooves etc. It consists of a metal frame fitted with handle made of wood....

How to use a Centre Punch?

Centre Punch is the commonest of all punches and is a steel rod 90 – 150 mm long and 8 – 13 mm in diameter....

Try Square

Try Square is used to test the smoothness of surfaces and to test the perpendicularity of a surface with respect to an adjacent one. It...