‭Madhav Institute of Technology & Science‬

‭Report on Skill based mini Project‬

‭Automotive Maintenance‬
‭(190715)‬

‭Title of Project :-‬‭Cotter & Gib Assembly‬

‭Design and Drawing of Model:-‬

‭Construction & Working of Model:-‬
‭ gib and cotter joint is a type of mechanical joint used to connect two‬
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‭square or rectangular rods end to end. It is a strong and reliable joint that is‬
‭often used in applications where there is a need for a tight fit and where the‬
‭joint will be subjected to high loads.‬

‭Construction‬‭:‭-‬ ‭T
‬ he gib and cotter joint is made up of three main‬
‭components:‬
‭1.‬‭The strap‬‭:‬‭The strap is a forked end of one of the rods. The slot in the‬
s‭ trap is slightly wider at the top than at the bottom.‬
‭2.‬ ‭The gib‬‭: The gib is a wedge-shaped piece of metal that is inserted‬
‭into the slot in the strap. The gib has a projection at the top that fits‬
‭into the fork of the strap and a projection at the bottom that rests on‬
‭the end of the other rod.‬
‭3.‬ ‭The cotter‬‭: The cotter is a wedge-shaped piece of metal that is driven‬
‭through holes in the strap and the gib. The cotter has a tapered end‬
‭that fits into the tapered slot in the strap and the gib.‬
‭ orking:-‬‭When the cotter is driven through the holes in the strap and the‬
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‭gib, it forces the gib up into the fork of the strap. This wedges the gib and‬
‭cotter together, which in turn clamps the two rods together. The cotter is‬
‭prevented from slipping out of the holes by the tapered end of the cotter‬
‭and the tapered slot in the strap and the gib.‬

‭Advantages:-‬
‭ he gib and cotter joint has several advantages over other types of joints,‬
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‭including:‬
‭1.‬ ‭It is a strong and reliable joint that can be used to connect rods that‬
‭are subjected to high loads.‬
‭2.‬ ‭It is a simple joint that is easy to assemble and disassemble.‬
‭3.‬ ‭It is a relatively inexpensive joint to manufacture.‬

‭ isadvantages:-‬
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‭The gib and cotter joint also has a few disadvantages, including:‬
‭1.‬ ‭It is not suitable for connecting rods that are frequently rotated.‬
‭2.‬ ‭It is not suitable for connecting rods that are subjected to shock‬
‭loads.‬
‭3.‬ ‭It is not a very precise joint.‬

‭ pplications‬‭:- The gib and cotter joint is used in a variety of applications,‬

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‭including:‬
‭1.‬ ‭Connecting the piston rod to the crosshead of a steam engine.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Connecting the connecting rod to the crankpin of an engine.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Connecting the ends of two lengths of pipe.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Connecting the ends of two lengths of chain.‬

‭Skills used in Making this Model is‬‭:-‬‭Catia V5 R20‬

‭References used in making this model:-‬

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‭2.‬ ‭Google‬
‭ hat i have Learned through this project:-‬
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‭After making a project in CATIA, you can learn a lot about the design‬
‭process, the software itself, and your own abilities as a designer. Here are‬
‭some of the things you can learn‬‭:‬
‭Design Process:-‬
‭1.‬ ‭The importance of planning and sketching before you start modeling.‬
‭2.‬ ‭How to use CATIA's tools to create accurate and detailed 3D models.‬
‭3.‬ ‭How to assemble multiple models into a complete product. How to‬
‭test your design for functionality and manufacturability.‬
‭CATIA Software:-‬
‭The different features and functions of CATIA:-‬
‭1.‬ ‭How to use CATIA's tools to create different types of models, such as‬
‭solid models, surface models, and wireframe models.‬
‭2.‬ ‭How to use CATIA's tools to analyze your design for stress, strain,‬
‭and other factors.‬
‭3.‬ ‭How to use CATIA's tools to create technical drawings and‬
‭documentation.‬

‭Submitted By:- Submitted To:-‬

‭ ame:- Pranjal Rukmangad
N Dr. Gavendra Norkey‬
‭Enrollment No:- 0901AU201018 Prof. Ajay Singh Rajput‬
‭Class:- 7th Sem Automobile Engineering‬