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METAL MECHANICAL SPECIALIZED ENGLISH COURSE | CONTENTS } TABLE OF CONTENTS Page UNIT 1: Each line has a definite meaning Types of lines o1 Angles 05 Triangles 07 Quadrilaterals 09 Solids 10 Views of objects B Layout of view using reference arrow 1s UNIT 2 This too! can be used for cutting metals Describing tools 7 Types of metals 19 The production of iron 20 UNIT 3 Simples machines Lever, wheel and axle, pulley 24 Elements of joining for screw 26 Elements of joining for pipes 28 UNIT 4 Precision measuring instruments Vernier slide gauge and nonius 30 Use of vernier caliper gauge 31 Micrometer 32 Use of micrometer 33 UNITS This is a drilling machine Drilling machine 34 avoid drill damage 37 correct point angles 39 drilling 40 TECHNICAL ENGLISH It METAL MECHANICAL SPECIALIZED ENGLISH COURSE | CONTENTS. } The shaping machine 41 Identification of Machine Parts 2 Cutting edges a UNIT 6 The lathe 45 Lathe controls 46 Clamping of workpieces 47 Turning tools Milling 50 Typical milling cutters UNIT 7 Hot chamber diecasting 55 56 Plating processing 37 Press molding Plastic UNIT 8 Working with computers ‘Types of computers: 39 Common menu instructions 64 Autodesk inventor 65 Sketches tool and symbols 66 UNIT 9 Explanation of the keyboard B Table explanation of the keyboard 76 Disposition of Machine Components 78 Coordinate axes 78 Preparation for operation 1” Check by running the machine 80 Intelligent milling machine 82 Irregular verbs 83 UNIT 10 songs 88 TECHNICAL ENGLISH I enol | METALMECHANICAL SPECIALIZED ENGLISH COURSE | UNIT 1 EACH LINE HAS A DEFINITE MEANING CONVERSATION Luis Hello ! Paulo Cesar What are you doing ? P. Cesar: | am working @ new project Luis Anew project ! What about 7 P. Cesar: It's about a piece of a machine Look at the lines Each line has a definite meaning TYPES OF LINES section li visible edge: ‘short — break line hidden line. j thread line Auxiliary dimension tine center line dimension line TECHNICAL ENGLISH I METAL MECHANICAL SPECIALIZED ENGLISH COURSE | UNIT 1 ) LINE DESCRIPTION GENERAL APPLICATIONS Continuous fine Visible outlines (thick) Visible edges Projection lines Continuous line Dimension lines (Thin) Imaginary lines of intersection Hatching ~~ | Continuous thin freehand —_| Limits of partial or interrupted A views and sections, if the limit is ,/\/~ | Continuous thin with zig zags |not a chain thin V ————__|Dashed thick Hidden outlines Hidden edges Dashed thin -—-— |Chain thin Center lines Lines of symmetry Trajectories [~~ — |Chain thin, thick at ends and | Cutting planes _ ed [changes of direction. ‘Chain thick Indication of lines or surfaces to |which a special requirement applies. ‘Chain thin double- dashed Outlines of adjacent parts Alternative and extreme positions of movable parts Centroidal lines Parts situated in front of the cutting plane. TECHNICAL ENGLISH It METAL MECHANICAL SPECIALIZED ENGLISH COURSE | UNIT 1 ) 1. This type of line is suited for production of drawings by machines. 2. Although two alternatives are available, it is recommended that on any one drawing, only one type of line be used. EXERCISES Look at the picture and write the correct types of lines TECHNICAL ENGLISH II METAL MECHANICAL SPECIALIZED ENGLISH COURSE | UNIT 1 ) TECHNICAL ENGLISH II METAL MECHANICAL SPECIALIZED ENGLISH COURSE AN se0% GLES . ( = px \ THAN oo \ a t ce OBTUSE ee er mete ANGLE, (a) (e) COMPLEMENT- SUPPLEMENT- RY ANGLES ARY ANGLES a) ig ‘An angle is formed by two intersecting lines. A common symbol for angle is < ( singular ) or