Hands on training on “Machine Component Identification”

The Department of Mechanical Engineering successfully organized a Hands-on Training on “Machine Component Identification” in the Basic Workshop for second-year undergraduate students. The programme was designed to strengthen students’ practical knowledge by providing direct exposure to commonly used mechanical machine elements and their applications in engineering.
The training session was conducted by Mr. P. Kannan, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SCT. During the session, students examined and identified a wide range of machine components, including bearings, gears, shafts, couplings, springs, fasteners, pulleys, belts, seals, keys, bushes, and locking devices. The resource person demonstrated the construction, working principles, functions, material selection, and industrial applications of each component, enabling students to relate theoretical concepts to real-world engineering practice.
The interactive hands-on activity encouraged students to handle actual machine components, distinguish between different types, understand their operating characteristics, and appreciate their roles in machine design, manufacturing, and maintenance. The training also enhanced students’ observation, analytical, and technical skills while improving their confidence in identifying engineering components used in various industrial systems.
The programme concluded with an interactive discussion and assessment, during which students demonstrated their understanding by identifying various machine components and explaining their functions. The training served as a valuable experiential learning opportunity, reinforcing classroom knowledge and preparing students for laboratory work, industrial training, and professional engineering practice. A total of 60 students benefited from the training programme.