NAME OF INSTITUTION: KENYA COAST NATIONAL
POLYTECHNIC
DEPARTMENT
CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
TRADE PROJECT
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NAME OF THE PROJECT
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COURSE CODE: 1501
PROJECT SUPERVISOR: MR.GICHINA
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A TRADE PROJECT SUBMITTED TO KNEC IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE
AWARD OF CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (WELDING &
FABRICATION OPTION)
DECLARTION
We declare that this project is our original work and that it has not be presented in any other
institution
NAME:KHERI CHIPA
SIGNATURE: _________________ DATE: _____________
NAME: ……………………….
SIGNATURE: _________ DATE: _____________
NAME: …………………………….
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NAME: …………………..
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I certify that the above named students carried out the project work detailed in this report
under my supervision.
SUPERVISOR NAME: MR.GICHINA
SIGNATURE: _______________________________ DATE: __________
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DEDICATION
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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ABSTRACT
The idea of designing a welding table for welding metals.
Our design was meant to show that the machine can be developed in every homestead at
minimal cost.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARTION ......................................................................................................................................... ii
CERTIFICATION........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................................. v
1.0 CHAPTER ONE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1
1.1 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1
1.1.1 Challenges facing welding table ……………………………………………………………………………………………1
1.2 Objectives ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 General objective ................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.2 Specific objective ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
1.3 Justification ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Scope………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
2.0 CHAPTER 2…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
2.1 LITERATURE REVIEW………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
2.2 BACKGROUND…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
3.0 CHAPTER THREE .............................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.1 METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION ......................................................................................... 3
3.1.2 RODS ........................................................................................................................................ 3
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3.1.7 DESIGNS AND CONSIDERATION ........................................................................................... 3
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3.1.8 MATERIAL SELECTION .......................................................................................................... 4
4.0 CHAPTER FOUR ............................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 RESULTS ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 CHALLENGES ............................................................................................................................... 5
4.4 RECOMMENDATION ................................................................................................................... 5
APPENDIX................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
BUDGET ................................................................................................................................................ 6
WORKING PLAN .................................................................................................................................... 7
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REFERENCE ........................................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
There are four main parts in the welding table that consist of rods, bars, sheet metal and
insulator. The welding table provides sufficient space for working out its operations.
1.1.1 Challenges facing welding table
There is shortage of welding metals like the rods and the bars.
1.2 Objectives
1.2.1 General objective
To provide an alternative solution to welders by making sure there is enough space for
welding metals.
1.3 Justification
This welding table simply works in the workshop. It consists of rods,bar,sheet metal and an insulator.
The rods conduct the welding electrodes while the insulator is where you place the electrodes while
not in use.
1.4 Scope
This project is an improvement of the old welding tables.
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2.0 CHAPTER TWO
2.1 LITERATURE REVIEW
Research on welding tables has been carried out by many researchers in the areas of mechanical
systems. The work on the area of mechanical systems seems to be more extensively done because of
the availability of their materials and analysis for modifications and reference studies.
2.2 BACKGROUND
The welding table is invented to work with a desired efficiency and effectiveness in order to ease the
welding process. This is a project that will surpass the disadvantaged old welding table. The new
welding table is more advantageous in that it gives the user sufficient space to work on making the
work more easier.
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3.0 CHAPTER THREE
3.1 METHODOLOGY
3.1.1 METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
In order to come up with this project, view of existing solution was undertaken. During discussion a
variety of different design of welding table were discovered and carefully analyzed the structure of
the welding table and we came up to the realization that we need some few improvements to come
up with an ideal welding table. Each individual member researched on the ideas discussed and
identifying any possible solution or shortcoming.
3.1.2 RODS.
We use metal rods because they conduct the electrodes while welding making the work much more
easier.
3.1.3 BAR.
The metal bars are used to build the frame of the welding table hence making it firm and
stable.
3.1.4 SHEET METAL.
The sheet metal also acts like a conductor for conducting the welding electrodes while welding.
3.1.5 INSULATOR.
The insulator does not conduct the welding electrodes therefore it provides space for placing the
welding electrodes while not in use.
3.1.6 DESIGNS AND CONSIDERATION
Total height of the welding table:- 1036.38mm
Total length of the welding table:- 1219.2mm
Total width of the welding table:- 640.08mm
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Total weight of the welding table:- 10kg
3.1.7 MATERIAL SELECTION
Material used or selected was mainly steel as it was available and also strong
3.1.8 TESTING PROCEDURE
The purpose of testing this project is to prove how efficient the welding table is. The project was
tested and its component were working efficiently.
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4.0 CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 RESULTS
The welding table was found to be efficient and can be used.
4.2 CONCLUSION
The welding table is ready for use and working efficiently
4.3 CHALLENGES
Delay of materials was the main challenge since we had to work with minimal material’s
hence had to improvise with what was available so as to meet the deadline.
4.4 RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that the tools and materials to make the project a success be prepared in
advance in order to avoid inconvenience in the future.
With regular use of the machines one will get used to the machines to a point they can
produce accurate part hence making assembling easy and requires less grinding and filling.
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BUDGET
ITEM MATERIAL UNIT COST TOTAL
COST
1. Metal sheet 1 8ftx4ftx(1.5mm) 700ksh 700ksh
2. Round bar Diameter 16mm 4.5ft
3. Paint black - 1 liters 275ksh 275ksh
4. Thinner - 1 litres 450ksh 450ksh
5. Welding rods 1.5 electrode 2 packets 650ksh 1300ksh
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6. Square bar ¼ “x ¼” 3150mm 7500ksh 7500ksh
7. Round bar Diameter 51mm 120mm 2300ksh 2300ksh
TOTAL COST
WORKING PLAN
ACTIVITY APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT
1.Research
2.Document
3.Proposal
writing
4.Designing
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5.Project
presentation
6.Material
acquisition
7.Fabrication
testing
8.Final
presentation
REFERENCE
Google : Welding table.
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https://farmbizafrica.com/machinery/2384-welding table-buying-cost-by-30-50-per-
cent#!/ccomment-comment=4446
