INTRODUCTION TO FABRICATION

PREPARED BY: YOGINE M. BARONG

BTLED IA I-7(A)

Introduction to Fabrication
 Is a course that provides students with an overview of the principles,
techniques, and processes involved in fabrication.
 Fabrication refers to the process of creating or shaping materials into
desired forms or products using various tools, machines, and techniques.
The course covers topics such as metalworking, woodworking, welding,
machining, and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
 Students learn how to read and interpret technical drawings, select
appropriate materials and tools, and safely operate equipment. The course
aims to provide students with a solid foundation in fabrication that can be
applied to various fields, such as engineering, architecture,
manufacturing, and construction.

NATURE OF FABRICATION
TYPES OF FABRICATION
 METAL WORKING
 WOODWORKING
 WELDING
 MACHINING
 3D PRINTING
NATURE OF FABRICATION
 METAL WORKING
is the process of forming and shaping metals to create
useful tools, objects, equipment parts, and structures.
 WOODWORKING
is the skill of making items from wood, and includes
cabinetry, furniture making, wood carving, joinery,
carpentry, and woodturning.
 WELDING
is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually
metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the
parts together and allowing them to cool, causing fusion
 MACHINING
is the process used to remove materials, typically metal,
to create parts for machines, tools, transportation, and
more. Machine shops and machinists use equipment like
lathes, mills, and drill presses to turn material into useful
tools using precise cuts.
 3D PRINTING
is a process in which a digital model is turned into a
tangible, solid, three-dimensional object, usually by
laying down many successive, thin layers of a material.

PRINCIPLES OF FABRICATION
 UNDERSTANDING THE PROPERTIES OF
MATERIALS
 KNOWING HOW TO MANIPULATE AND SHAPE
 USING APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
THEORIES OF FABRICATION
 -focus on the principles and concepts behind different
fabrication techniques and processes.

This includes:
 WELDING PROCESSES
 CUTTING TECHNIQUES
 FORMING METHODS
 SURFACE FINISHING
 QUALITY CONTROL

PRACTICE IN FABRICATION

 Involve hands-on skills, experience, and problem solving skills

abilities
 Fabrications must be able to interpret technical drawings, select
the right materials and tools, follow safety procedures, and
collaborate effectively with others. They also need to stay up-to-
date with new technologies and industry trends to improve
efficiency and quality in their work.