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Drill Gauge Project

from flat aluminium sheet

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Project aims

(Why am I doing this?)

By completing this project you will:

Develop a range of new practical skills. This will help you when completing unit 2.
Develop and improve your knowledge and understanding of topics to improve your theory exam grades. This will help you when completing unit 3.

Situation

As a technical apprentice for Schweppes Beverages UK, you have been instructed to fabricate a bottle opener to be given away to buyers of its new range of non-alcoholic drinks.

Activity

Using black, or mild steel, create the bottle opener to the technical specifications below.

Click here to view the PDF version of the technical drawing.

Drill Gauge Drawing (Alu Sheet).pdf

Technical Drawing

Success Criteria

To manufacture the drill gauge successfully you must:

Watch and listen carefully to your teachers demonstrations.
Work in a safe manner.
Use the correct materials, tools and processes.
Continually monitor the quality of your own work by using the provided manufacturing drawings.

To help you gain a better understanding of this project, explore the 3d models below.

CAD model download

1mm, 3d printed insert download

Do need help?

Click on the website links below to independently find out about the tools, equipment, project planning techniques and materials you shall be using in this practical project.

Metal Research

Marking Out Tool Research

Tool and Equipment Research

Project Planning

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