Metal Work

Introduction to Tools and Equipment

Introduction to Tools and Equipment

Description
The goal of this activity plan is to highlight most of the wide variety of tools and equipment used
in metal shops. The plan includes a lesson/demonstration with a PowerPoint presentation on all
of the tools, and the student will complete tool and machine identification activities. The focus of
the activity is broad, and it will be applicable in the majority of school sites.

Lesson Objectives
The student will be able to:
• Identify the tools and equipment in their own school metal shop
• Explain the function of the tools and equipment
• Discuss safety implications of each tool/machine
• Identify one or more operation that is possible with each machine/tool
• Recognize that tools/machines should always be used only for their intended purpose

Assumptions
• Students may not have had prior metal shop procedural and safety training
• Students have not seen all of the machines/tools in the shop under operation

Terminology
Hand/manual tool: a tool that is operated completely by human power using hands or feet.

Portable power tool: a handheld, portable tool operated through the use of electricity, air, or
hydraulics.

Stationary machine: a large machine that is operated with electricity, air, or hydraulics,
generally secured to the floor or a workbench.

Any other terminology related to the tools being introduced will be taught to the students as it is
required during the lesson.

Estimated Time
1.5–2 hours

Recommended Number of Students

20, based on the BC Technology Educators’ Best Practices Guide

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Facilities
Secondary school metal shop, or equivalently equipped technology education shop

Students are generally unaware of the dangers in handling some tools for the first time,
especially air- or electrically-operated tools. Therefore adequate space is a primary concern for
safety.

Equipment/Machinery
All shop equipment/tools should be demonstrated in operation.
A data projector will be required for the PowerPoint presentations.

Tools
A wide variety of tools will be introduced that are used in the metal/machine shop. The names
and functions of these tools will be identified through the activities in the plan.

Materials
Handouts of tool descriptions and images with most common names are attached.

Teacher-led Activity
Part 1: Hand Tools / Manually Operated Machines
1. Referring to the provided PowerPoint, outline all of the hand tools listed and if possible
describe their potential uses or functions.

2. Have the students complete the provided tool identification activity throughout the
presentation.

Part 2: Power/Air Tools & Machines/Equipment

1. Referring to the provided PowerPoint, outline all of the power/air tools and machines/
equipment listed and if possible describe their potential uses or functions.

2. Have the students complete the provided tool identification activity throughout the
presentation.

Assessment
Consider co-creating the assessment criteria with your students at the beginning of the activity/
project. You may want to include the following:
Students:
• accurately name the picture of the tool based on the presentation.
• accurately record the function/use of that tool based on instructor’s presented information.

Optional Extension Activity

Students can be taken throughout the shop and into various tool storage facilities/cabinets and
asked to identify individual tools and machines.
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Student Activity: Hand Tools

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Based on the PowerPoint presentation that your teacher has just shown you, name the following
tools and briefly describe their functions.

Figure Tool Picture Proper Name & Function/Use

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Student Activity: Power Tools and Machines

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Based on the PowerPoint presentation that your teacher has just shown you, name the following
power tools and machines and briefly describe their functions.

Figure Power Tool/Machine Picture Proper Name & Function/Use

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Answer Key
Student Activity—Hand Tools
Tool Picture Proper Name & Function/Use
Figure 1 HACKSAW
Figure 2 SQUARING FOOT SHEAR
Figure 3 DIVIDERS
Figure 4 BEVERLY SHEAR
Figure 5 ENGLISH WHEEL
Figure 6 COMBINATION SQUARE
Figure 7 JEWELLER’S SAW
Figure 8 AVIATION SNIPS
Figure 9 HAMMERS
Figure 10 COMBINATION ROLLER
Figure 11 MICROMETER
Figure 12 LETTER STAMPS
Figure 13 HOLE SAW
Figure 14 SCRIBER
Figure 15 CENTRE PUNCH
Figure 16 STEP DRILL
Figure 17 ALLEN WRENCH
Figure 18 STRIKER
Figure 19 TAP & DIE
Figure 20 TINSNIPS
Figure 21 SLIP ROLLER
Figure 22 EMERY CLOTH
Figure 23 RIVETS & RIVET GUN
Figure 24 BAR FOLDER
Figure 25 FILES
Figure 26 VERNIER CALIPERS
Figure 27 TWIST DRILLS
Figure 28 WRENCHES
Figure 29 PIPE BENDER
Figure 30 SOCKET SET
Figure 31 CHISELS
Figure 32 PLIERS
Figure 33 REAMERS
Figure 34 RULER
Figure 35 PUNCHES

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Tool Picture Proper Name & Function/Use

Figure 36 SCREWDRIVERS
Figure 37 SIDE CUTTERS
Figure 38 ROPER WHITNEY PUNCH
Figure 39 DI-ACRO BENDER
Figure 40 BOX & PAN BRAKE
Figure 41 NUMBER STAMPS
Figure 42 FILE CARD

Student Activity—Power Tools and Machines

Power Tool/ Proper Name & Function/Use
Machine Picture
Figure 1 BUFFER
Figure 2 AIR RIVETER
Figure 3 OXYACETYLENE TORCH
Figure 4 ANGLE GRINDER
Figure 5 ARC WELDER
Figure 6 COLD SAW
Figure 7 HAND DRILL
Figure 8 VERTICAL BANDSAW
Figure 9 SOLDERING PENCIL
Figure 10 TIG WELDER
Figure 11 LATHE
Figure 12 MIG WELDER
Figure 13 IMPACT DRIVER
Figure 14 DRILL PRESS
Figure 15 HORIZONTAL BANDSAW
Figure 16 MILLING MACHINE
Figure 17 FOUNDRY
Figure 18 ABRASIVE SAW
Figure 19 DREMEL (ROTARY TOOL)
Figure 20 SANDBLASTER
Figure 21 BENCH GRINDER
Figure 22 SPOT WELDER
Figure 23 FORGE
Figure 24 PLASMA CUTTER

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