AUEC2-005 Hand Fitting Techniques

This assignment provides a detailed explanation of the knowledge and understanding required for producing components using hand fitting techniques. It covers topics such as health and safety, PPE, marking out, cutting and shaping methods, and the use of various tools and equipment. The document emphasizes the importance of accuracy, precision, and safe working practices in hand fitting activities.

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Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Knowledge and Understanding
The apprentice must know and understand:
K1 Describe the health and safety requirements and safe working practices and
procedures required for the hand fitting activities undertaken.
- When performing any hand fitting job, the correct PPE and training is required to
perform the specific job.
- Employers have a duty to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for their
employees within the workplace. PPE is defined as equipment that will protect the
user at work against health or safety hazards at work.
- The user must wear their PPE at all times during work to minimise risk and injury
to themselves and others. It can include items such as gloves, eye protection,
steel-toe boots and high-visibility clothing.
- Risk assessments are often carried out by an external company/governing body to
ensure the employer knows when and where to enforce PPE. For an employer to
implement measures to control substances hazardous to health and other items
that can cause injury, they must complete a risk assessment to understand what is
required.
- It is important for employers to have information/training available to the
employees so that they understand the hazards involved. 1st aid kits, anti-bacterial
wipes and running water should always be available in a workshop area to ensure
the safety of workers.
- Only when the worker is competent and confident in completing the job, should
they begin the task given. If unsure, they should ask for further training.
- A risk assessment must be completed on the task being undertaken which will
detail all the hazards involving machinery, tools and space.
- COSHH must be considered if dealing with substances which can cause damage;
for example, if some metal work is to be cleaned and the cleaning fluid has an
irritant sign on it, then the worker must use gloves.
- The health and safety at work act of 1974 states that employers have a duty of
care and must ensure all areas of the workplace are safe for employees to use at
all times.
- Equipment such as machinery and tools must be regularly maintained to enforce
a safe working environment so as to not cause harm to the employees’ health.

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K2 Explain the importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment
(PPE), and of keeping the work area safe and tidy.
- Wearing the correct P.P.E is extremely important; this will protect the person
from getting trapped or hurt in any way.
- Examples of this include wearing overalls and safety glasses to protect the skin
from swarf off the material.
- Safety boots with steel toe caps ensure that the feet are protected from any
potential falling objects.
- Sweeping the work area safe and tidy is also extremely important; this will
eliminate any hazards to all personnel in and around the area.
- The swarf can easily pierce the skin, so the sides must be wiped clean and all
swarf is to be removed to eliminate the risk of someone leaning on it or touching it
where they would risk hurting themselves.
K3
State the hazards associated with the hand fitting activities (such as use of power
tools, trailing leads or hoses, damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment,
using files with damaged or poor fitting handles), and how they can be minimised.
- The hazards involving hand fitting activities include the use of power tools which
must only be used by a competent and confident worker. Someone who has no
knowledge on how to use the tool will put themselves and others at risk of injury.
- Trailing leads are trip hazards which can cause serious injury as someone could
fall over and hurt themselves as they may not see the lead. This hazard can be
minimised by putting the wire out of the way or using mats which allow the wire to
safely run below them.
- This incident will also happen when hoses are left lying around the work shop; they
must be placed in a safe area, away from the main workplace.
- Damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment can cause damage to not only
the person using it but other people surrounding. For example, if a hammer head
has become loose to the handle, it runs the risk of coming off the handle and
potentially hitting other people. To minimise this risk, tools and equipment must be
checked before use.

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K4
Explain the importance of applying the appropriate behaviours in the workplace
and the implications for both the apprentice and the business if these are not
adhered to
- Improper work ethic can lead to accidents and a loss of efficiency in work. It is
important people are professional in the workplace to ensure work is complete and
safety is ensured; failure to do this increases the likelihood of accidents as health
and safety where the user is not being put into practice. This could lead to injury,
lost working time and production could be affected.
K5 Outline the procedure for obtaining the required drawings, job instructions and
other related specifications
- All documentation for the job is located in the worker’s training or assessment
folder. If any further job instructions are required they will be provided by the
trainer in charge or competent overseeing personnel.
- Specifications can be found in the engineer’s data reference book such as drill
sizes and conversions.

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K6
Explain how to use and extract information from engineering drawings and related
specifications (to include symbols and conventions to appropriate BS or ISO
standards), in relation to work undertaken
- On the documentation given for the task,
there is a drawing of the finished object.
On the drawing there is either a 1st or 3rd
angle projection.
- The drawing also has specified
measurements, these measurements are
typically in imperial or metric. Imperial is:
‘Feet and Inches’, metric is: Millimetres &
Centimetres. Sometimes both are used so
it is important that the worker takes this
into account.
- Drawings provided are typically of British standard, to ensure they are to spec
there is a number written on the drawing e.g. ‘BS8888’ this states the drawing is
written to the required specifications of the BS. Examples of the symbols in the
drawing include: the circle with the line cutting through it, this symbol represents
the diameter, the ‘R’ stands for the radius.
- The title block typically contains the general tolerance for all the dimensions,
unless there is a specified tolerance for that specific dimension. The tolerance is
usually indicated by a +/- figure, which allows the worker to understand the two
extremities allowed within the dimensions measured.
- The datum points are calculated from where all measurements are taken as they
are used as a reference point to maintain accuracy, they must be completely flat.
- Centre lines are made by creating a cross point between two lines, then using a
centre punch to indent the cross so that it can be drilled accurately.
- The thread size gives information that leads to the size of the hole to be drilled or
tapped. For example if the thread size M4 is given, the worker would check their
engineer’s reference book and find that the drill size is 3.3mm.

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K7 Explain how to interpret first and third angle drawings, imperial and metric systems
of measurement, workpiece reference points and system of tolerancing.
1st and 3rd angle drawing:-
First angle projection presents the drawing from a
different perspective where each face is displayed
on the opposite side; the top face on the bottom,
the bottom face on the top, the right on the left
and the left face on the right.
3rd angle projection shows the drawing as the left
face on the left, right on the right side and the top
and bottom on each of their own sides. This makes 3rd angle drawings easier to
understand.
- The ‘Datum’ is the reference point where all measurements are to be taken from.
This datum edge is to be filed down until it is flat and provides very accurate
measurements.
- Tolerances are placed on all components to ensure that the required work piece is
made correctly and is to the specifications of the job. The tolerances change
depending on the job but vary on how the work piece fits. For example, if a
0.25mm tolerance was to be put in practise with a 50mm length bar, the minimum
it can be cut to is 49.75mm and the maximum would be 50.25mm.
- General tolerances can be found on the engineering drawing whilst specific
tolerances are found on the specific dimensions they concern.
- The drawing provided for the job will have specified measurements, these
measurements are measured in imperial or metric. Imperial is: ‘Feet and Inches’,
metric is: ‘Millimetres and Centimetres’.
K8 Describe how to convert metric systems of measurement to imperial and vice
versa.
- To convert a metric value to imperial, the value must be divided by 25.4.
- To convert an imperial value to metric, the value must be multiplied by 25.4.
- The engineer’s reference book also gives various measurements under the
conversion section.

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K9
Explain how to prepare the materials in readiness for the marking out activities, in
order to enhance clarity, accuracy and safety (such as visually checking for
defects, cleaning the materials, removing burrs and sharp edges, applying a
marking out medium)
- When the material has been collected for the job, the material should be measured
to ensure that it is fit for purpose and the person performing the job can make the
piece using that size material.
- Another check includes visually inspecting the material for any burrs or defects,
this can include deep scratches or dents in the material; dents and scratches will
affect the final product. If there are any burrs on the material they can easily be
removed using a file.
- Once all checks are complete and the material has no defects the material is to
have a small layer of marking blue applied to it, this dye will allow the worker to
mark out the measurements on the material accurately.
K10
Explain how to select and establish a suitable datum; the importance of ensuring
that marking out is undertaken from the selected datum, and the possible effects of
working from a different datum.

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- The datum edge needs to be a flat edge of the material, this edge will need to be
filed down and measured against a 90 degrees engineer’s square to ensure that
the edge is completely flat and has no uneven edges or bumps. From this edge all
measurements can then be taken, these measurements will be extremely accurate
due to the flat surface.
- If measurements were made using any other surface edge then they will be
inaccurate and the worker runs the risk of not reaching the specifications of the job
aligned.
K11
State the methods of holding and supporting the workpiece during the marking out
activities, and equipment that can be used (such as surface plates, angle plates,
vee blocks and clamps, parallel bars, screw jacks)
When marking out dimensions on the work piece, the worker must ensure it is held in
place and does not move. This is to avoid any errors in marking out the dimensions; the
datum edge is placed flat along the surface to ensure the work is kept completely flat
whilst being marked. This will keep the work stable and accurate when being marked out
via scribing or a height gauge.
To ensure the workpiece is flat and square, an engineer’s square is used to check for
inconsistencies in the datum so it can be corrected before continuing the workpiece.
Angle plates are used for supporting work vertically for marking out.A v-block is used to
ensure circular work-piecesareheld securely by clamping them down in place. It can also
be used when machining the work-piece so there are no inconsistencies in the work.

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K12
Outline use of marking out conventions when marking out the workpiece (including
datum lines, cutting guidelines, square and rectangular profiles, circular and radial
profiles, angles, holes which are linearly positioned, boxed and on pitch circles)
The datum edge needs to be a flat edge of the material, this edge will need to be filed
down and measured against a 90 degrees engineer’s square to ensure that the edge is
completely flat and has no uneven edges or bumps. From this edge all measurements
can then be taken, these measurements will be extremely accurate due to the flat
surface. It is important that all measurements are taken from the datum(s) as they will
serve as the reference point for the accuracy of all the dimensions being marked out.
Cutting guidelines allow the worker to ensure that they are working within their tolerance
so that they do not remove too much material and render the workpiece incorrect.
Square and rectangular profiles act as a guide when cutting the workpiece to ensure it
remains accurate.
Circular and radial profiles allow the worker to ensure the workpiece curve is being filed
correctly, they are typically drawn by centre punching a hole at the radius midpoint then a
compass is used to set the radius and drawn around, creating the guideline.
Angles are created via the use of a protractor with a rule for maximum accuracy, a rule is
required otherwise there could be inaccuracies in the work.
Linearly positioned holes are marked with a height gauge from both sides.
K13 Identify ways of laying out the marking out shapes or patterns to maximise use of
materials
- The most cost effective way to make use of material is to cut it in a way which
maximises the material left.
- A method known as nesting which uses patterns of shapes where cuttings can be
placed close together on the material, this gives the worker the maximum amount
of material after being cut.

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The image above shows how nesting maximises space for the next user, minimal
excess material is being wasted.
K14 Explain the need for clear and dimensional accuracy in marking out to specification
and drawing requirements
The dimensions and drawing requirements are set so that the workpiece can be made
accurately. It must be clear so that the worker can create the workpiece to the required
specification and so the workpiece being made is consistent in different workers.
Accuracy is required so that the work is within tolerance; if it is not, then it has not been
made to the correct specification and is incorrect.
K15 Outline the setting and adjusting tools (such as squares, protractors and verniers)
Engineer’s squares have a 90 degree angle and their dimensions are perfectly flat, they
are used to ensure the flatness of surfaces by holding them up against light to check for

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gaps. The worker can see how their work-piece requires adjusting from where the gaps of
light pass through. The worker must ensure the surface they lean on is flat or their work-
piece may contain inconsistencies. To ensure the engineer’s square is correct, the worker
can put it up against a bottle jack and use a feeler gauge to check for gaps. Or they can
put the square against a flat plate, scribe across the plate then turn it over and scribe
again, if the lines do not match up the square is incorrect.
Protractors measure angles precisely, there is typically a rule in the middle with a bolt
which is manually tightened when the desired angle is selected. The worker must find the
side of the rule that lines up correctly with their work then measure.
Vernier calipersmust be set to zero before use or the work-piece may be incorrect. The
worker must adjust the slider with the work-piece in place, tighten the bolt to ensure it
doesn’t move out of place then take their measurement.
K16
Explain the importance of using tools only for the purpose intended; the care that is
required when using the equipment and tools; the proper way of storing tools and
equipment between operations
- Every tool is made to perform a specific job; for example a file is made to file down
a material to a certain size or to smooth a surface, it must not be used for any
other purpose as it could lead to the tool becoming hazardous to the worker.
- If the worker chose to use the file as a hammer then there is the risk of the file
head coming out of the handle socket or chipping. The handle on a file is not as
secure as one that would be on a hammer, if it was to come out of the handle, the
worker runs the risk of the piece of equipment flying off and hurting someone or
damaging machinery.
- When finished with the tool it should be checked over to ensure that there is no
damage to it and it is safe for the next person to use. It will then be safely stored in
a safe place that is away from people and inaccessible to unauthorised personnel
such as a locked cupboard.

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K17 Outline the cutting and shaping methods to be used, and the sequence in which
the operations are to be carried out
● Saws – the hacksaw provides a fine-tooth edge to cutting material. This device is
driven by hand and the direction of cut can be adjusted during the cut depending
what shape has been requested. This method however can leave a rough edge
and will need to be smoothed down with a file.
● The junior hacksaw is used for thinner material to finalise the shape and add extra
detail where the worker may need specific attention to detail and a large hacksaw
may be too risky to use.
● The drill provides a circular hole which is dependent on the drill piece selected. It
can provide specifically cut holes (to measurement) into the job.
The worker typically starts with the hacksaw to cut the work-piece oversized, and then the
length is adjusted by marking out the dimensions and cutting to the waste line using a
junior hacksaw. The file is then used to correct the dimensions to their tolerance and the
drill allows the worker to drill the work-piece to the specification required.
K18 Describe the methods and techniques to hand grind drills for different applications
Drill bits become worn after time; they lose their sharpness after multiple uses. When the
drill bit becomes dull, it must be re-sharpened using a grinder.
The worker must ensure that correct PPE is being enforced before any working has
begun.
There must be an isolation button for the grinder as well as a safety shield.
The tool rest must be close to the grinding machine so that there is little gap.
The worker must check the grinding wheel for cracks or defects; if any are found, working
should not commence and the supervisor must be informed.

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Using the drill:
The drill bit is held by the left hand approximately 30mm from the point.
The shank is held between the thumb and forefinger of the right hand.
The rest of the drill piece will be leant against the rest of the wheel.
The drill bit is moved against the grinding wheel where sparks appear at the base of the
flank.
The worker will then rotate the drill clockwise applying a small amount of pressure until
sparks are visible along the full length of the cutting edge.
Due to the grinder using friction to take off material of the drill bit, it can get very hot so
the worker must apply coolant to the bit so the build up of heat does not become a
hazard.
K19 Identify the various types of file that are available, and the cut of files for different
applications
● Hand File – This is used for general filing of metals such as steel. They have a
rectangular section and are most common in workshops.
● Three Square File – This file is triangular in section and is extremely useful when
filing tight corners/angles.
● Knife File – This file is used when there is very little space.
● Square File – This file is used for making slots in material.
● Needle File – This is used for fine adjustments to edges; deburring and making the
work safe.
● Round File – This used for filing drill holes or internal radii.

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Bastard Cut File – This is the roughest file which is used to take material off the fastest
due to its form.
2nd Cut File – This is similar to the bastard cut, but takes off less material and gives a
slightly less rough finish.
Fine Cut File – This is the last file used to give the finest finish where the worker would
typically draw-file the work-piece.
K20 Explain the importance of ensuring that file handles are secure and free from
embedded foreign bodies or splits
- The file handle holds the most responsibility when it comes to the operation of the
tool.
- The file is slotted into the handle for stability, if the handle has any crack or chip, it
can cause implications such as the handle can become loose to the file or the
handle may cause injuries such as cuts or splinters.
- The worker must check the handle and file before use as it will cause injury. If the
handle is loose, it should not be used and the trainer should be notified.
K21 Outline how to prepare the components for the filing operations (cleaning, de-
burring, marking out)

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● Cleaning – The material must be cleaned before use as it may have been coated
with a protective grease coating which must be removed before use.
● Remove the burrs – Remove all sharp surfaces or excess material using a file or a
deburring tool.
● Datum edges – These are used as reference points and must be square and
precisely filed.
● Dying the material – The material is to have marking blue applied to allow marking
out to be clear.
● Marking out – A scribe, height gauge or other measuring tool is required to mark
out the measurements for the component.
● Cutting – Using a hacksaw, the worker must cut to the waste side of the line then
use the file to reduce the material’s dimensions to the specified tolerance.
K22 Outline the use of vice jaw plates to protect the workpiece from damage
Vice Jaw plates are inserted in to the vice and rest on the gripping plates. The jaws are
used to protect and hold the material in place while it is being worked on. The surface
protects the material from any dents/scratches that can be created from the force of the
vice. Due to the vice jaw plates being a softer metal than the vice jaws, they protect the
workpiece from being marked. The material is typically aluminium.

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K23
Describe how to file flat, square and curved surfaces, and how to achieve a
smooth surface finish (such as by draw filing, the use of abrasive cloth, lapping
using abrasive pastes)
By placing the work-piece flat against a surface, pressure is applied when moving the file
back and forth. The file must be kept parallel to the work so no curves are made in the
work-piece. By regularly checking the surface is flat using the engineer’s square, the
worker can ensure that the surface maintains its dimension, by seeing where light passes
through it can then be corrected.
Curved surfaces are filed by applying an even pressure with the file in a rocking
motion.Even pressure is required to maintain a constant level of wearing or one part of
the work piece will be lower than the other, thus creating a discrepancy. Marking out the
start and end of the curve will help the worker know when to stop the file so they don’t go
over and curve a surface that does not need curving.
Draw-filing allows the worker to achieve a good surface finish; they must apply a back
and forth pressure with the file parallel to the work-piece. The 2nd cut is used first to
remove any marks/scratches, then the smooth file is used. Chalk is rubbed on the file so
a lot of material is not taken off and that the smoothest finish is achieved.
An alternate method of achieving the surface finish is to use a piece of abrasive material
such as emery cloth, wrapping this around a file and using it on the work-piece gives a
good finish.
K24 Describe how to select saw blades for different materials, and how to set the saw
blades for different operations (such as cutting externally and internally)

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The correct Teeth Per Inch must be selected when sawing; the higher the tpi, the smaller
the gap between the teeth. For example, a hacksaw would have a lower tpi compared to
a junior saw as it has bigger gaps between the teeth and due to the teeth being longer,
more material is cut in each motion. This saves time when cutting.
Blades are of different lengths but they are usually 300mm.
TPIs for different material dimensions:
14 TPI – Soft metals that have large sizes and thickness.
18 TPI - General cutting of slightly thicker material.
24 TPI - cutting steel plate up to 5-6mm.
32 TPI - Cutting hollow sections and thinner tubing.
The worker must loosen the nut at the end of their hacksaw if the blade needs to be
replaced, the teeth of the new blade must be facing outwards, away from the worker and
the handle, the wing nut can then be tightened, but not so tight that it will snap during
use.
For cutting internally, the worker would loosen the nut, take off the blade, insert it into the
hole/slot being cut then re-attach the blade to the handle. This allows the worker to easily
cut into the internal area.
K25 Describe how to cut external threads using hand dies, and the method of fixing and
adjusting the dies to give the correct thread fit
The worker must place the die in the die holder with the writing on the die facing upwards
and tighten the middle screw with a screwdriver, then the outer two on each side must be
tightened with an allen key.
Cutting compound is applied to the die.
The die is screwed to the chamfer on the work-piece so it can start the thread.
Half a turn is made forward clockwise, then a quarter turn back whilst keeping the die
upright for a smooth internal finish.

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The die is then rotated anti-clockwise to remove it from the work-piece.
To adjust the die to give the correct thread fit:
When it is placed in the die stock, the size can be changed by tightening or loosening the
screws. When it is tightest, the die is biggest, therefore the loosest will make the die the
smallest.
K26 Describe how to determine the drill size for tapped holes, and the importance of
using the taps in the correct sequence
When creating a tapped hole, the worker must refer to their engineer’s manual for the
correct tap measurement to use. The section will typically display the drill and tapping
size that is to be used, the correct drill size must be used so that there is enough
thickness allowed to tap the hole, but not so much so that it falls through.
The first tap is the taper tap which is more tapered, but has less thread, this allows it to
turn easier as the drill hole must be eased in.
The second tap is known as the intermediate tap and the third is the plug tap.
Taper tap – this is tapered off for 8-10 threads, about half the total amount of the thread
and is used first for cutting to the full thread gradually.
Intermediate tap – This has 3 to 5 threads, a quarter of the total amount of thread is
chamfered.
Plug tap –This has a full sized untapered thread, 1-2 threads are chamfered at the end
and is used to finish tapping. This is also used if there is a blind hole.
Tapping is split in three stages; the thread gets thicker and cuts more into the material as
each stage progresses to enable gradual removal of the material. If the correct sequence
is not followed, the tap could snap or the workpiece internal finish may be

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incorrect/damaged.
K27
Outline how to prepare drilling machines for operations (such as adjustments of
table height and position; mounting and securing drills, reamers, countersink and
counterbore tools in chucks or morse taper sockets; setting and adjusting spindle
speeds; setting and adjusting guards/safety devices
The drill table height may need to be adjusted depending on how tall the work-piece is.
This can be done by using a hand crank to loosen the table so it can move up/down.
Before making any changes to the drill, it must be isolated. The worker must ensure the
drill bit is secured in place using the chuck key so it is gripped properly by the drill. This
applies to all drill bits like counterbores and countersinks.
When adjusting the spindle speed, the drill must be isolated, the pulley system in the drill
can be changed according to the diagram for the speed required where the locking
screws on both sides must be loosened to remove the tension from the belt, however
other drills may use leavers which are placed in different positions and a dial which sets
the speed.
Guard covers are set in front of the drill so swarf doesn’t come into contact with the
worker, it can be adjusted with the nuts on each side to make sure it is in line with the
work-piece. The worker must ensure it is secure in place.
K28
Outline how to mount the workpiece (such as in a machine vice, clamped to table,
clamped to angle brackets); techniques of positioning drills to marking out, use of
centre drills and taking trial cuts and checking accuracy, and how to correct holes
which are off centre
A machine vice is used to hold the work-piece securely when being drilled. The work-
piece must be tightened to the vice using a bar to ensure it doesn’t come out when
drilling. The vice must be lined up correctly and clamped to the drill table using bolts and
screws so the vice does not move, as any movement can cause inconsistencies in the
work-piece.
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centre finder is used to ensure the drill bit is correctly lined with the hole, then the vice is
tightened against the drill table. Before fully clamping the work in place,
the work needs to be positioned accurately under the drill so it drills to the correct area. A
centre finder is used to ensure the point at which the drill will begin is the correct place. If
correct, the vice will be tightened in place. After this, the centre finder is replaced with the
required drill bit. If it is off the centre then the worker must re-align the drill by repeating
the above process.
The centre drill is used for trial cutting where it will make a small dip in the work which will
show the worker if the drill is accurately positioned above the centre punched hole. The
hole may need re-centre punching to ensure accuracy of the drill bit when it begins
drilling if the centre drill was not lined up correctly.
When using bridging clamps, there are two pieces used to ensure the security of the
work-piece. The triangular stepped block must be placed in a way which allows the strap
clamp to be completely parallel and levelled flat with the work. The ridges must line up
and then a long bolt is tightened against the drill table to hold the work-piece in place.
K29 Outline how to produce a sliding or mating fit using by filing
To create either a sliding/mating fit:
The worker must draw-file the piece and test the fit with a go and no-go gauge to the
tolerances on the drawing. Working to the specific tolerances for the fit will allow the
worker to achieve a precise fit. A scraper may be required to level the work-piece. Tool
marks must be consistently removed as these can interfere with the fit.
K30
Outline the problems that can occur with the hand fitting activities, and how these
can be overcome (such as defects caused by incorrectly ground drills,
inappropriate speeds, damage by work holding devices)
- A workpiece may require a drill bit for drilling; if it is blunt and has not been
sharpened, it could cause damage to the workpiece and potentially snap. This can
be resolved by sharpening the drill bit using a grinder. If the worker has not been
sufficiently trained to use the grinder then they must notify their superior and use a
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- Using the incorrect speed when drilling can result in the drill bit becoming stuck or
destroying itself. If it is set too slow, it could lower the quality of the internal finish
or the bit may not cut into the material at all. A speed too fast could melt the drill bit
thus rendering it inoperable.
The vice holding the workpiece usually has rough edges which can cause indents on the
workpiece as it is being held tight. These marks can affect the final finish and potentially
make the workpiece of a lower quality than required. Aluminium vice jaws are used to
solve this issue; they are of a softer metal than the vice so no markings will be made to
the workpiece.
K31 State when to act on their own initiative and when to seek help and advice from
others
The worker should consider the issue with great detail and attempt solving it as it will help
them grow their knowledge in the specific field. If they don’t possess the knowledge/skills
required however, they must seek help from a more experienced individual. They should
only attempt solving the issue if it is safe to do so; otherwise they must request
assistance to keep in line with health and safety regulations as they could be putting
themselves and others at risk.
If the worker is not trained in the task being performed or they are not confident, they
should seek assistance from their supervisor when performing the task as them using a
tool without training poses a risk to themselves and everyone around them.
K32
Explain the importance of leaving the work area in a safe and clean condition on
completion of the fitting activities (such as removing and storing power leads,
isolating machines, removing and returning drills, cleaning the equipment and
removing and disposing of waste)

| AUEC2-005
The work area is to be left in a safe and clean condition otherwise it can become a
potential hazard to the next worker. Debris must be removed and all tools should be put
back into the allocated area.
If the worker does not clean up their workstation when finished, someone may come into
contact with swarf/debris on their skin or clothing thus causing themselves potential
damage as some swarf can cut into the skin.
Tools must be returned to their area as an unauthorised and untrained personnel may
use the equipment or they could be stolen.
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