Chapter 5

Layout Work

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter, students will be able to:
H Explain why layouts are needed.
H Identify common layout tools.
H Use layout tools safely.
H Make basic layouts.
H List safety rules for layout work.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS For a demonstration on precision layout

Text: pages 81–90 work, have the following equipment available:
Test Your Knowledge Questions, page 89 • Vernier height gage, right angle plate,
Workbook: pages 33–38 parallels, V-blocks, straight edge, Vernier
Instructor’s Resource: pages 93–100 bevel protractor, and surface plate.
Guide for Lesson Planning Have students read and study the chapter
Research and Development Ideas paying attention to the illustrations. Discuss
Reproducible Masters: and demonstrate the layout tools they will be
5-1 Typical Layout Problem using. This should include the following:
5-2 Steps in Making the Layout • Why layouts are necessary.
5-3 Test Your Knowledge Questions • Safe use of layout tools.
Color Transparency (Binder/CD only)
• How to prepare metal for layout.
• Proper use of various layout tools.
GUIDE FOR LESSON PLANNING • Steps in making a simple layout.
The chapter serves as an introduction to basic • Laying out angles.
layout tools and materials as well as making a
layout. Prepare for the lesson by having the fol- • The use of parallels, V-blocks, and angle
lowing equipment available: plate in layout work.
• Sections of clean metal to demonstrate • Proper way to use and care for Vernier
layout techniques. type layout tools.
• Layout dye, scribers, hermaphrodite • Care of the surface plate.
caliper, divider, surface gage, selection of • Safety rules to be observed when making
squares, combination set, hammer, and layouts.
punches.
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Technical Terms TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Review the terms introduced in the chapter. ANSWERS, Page 89
New terms can be assigned as a quiz, home- 1. Layout dye.
work, or extra credit. The terms are also listed at
2. To locate and mark out lines, circles, arcs,
the beginning of the chapter.
and points for drilling holes. They show
divider
machinist where to machine.
hardened steel square
layout dye 3. scriber
plain protractor 4. divider
reference line 5. trammel
scriber 6. Lines will rub off and would be too wide.
straightedge 7. surface plate
surface gage
8. Evaluate individually. Refer to Section 5.2.
surface plates
V-blocks 9. V-blocks
10. straightedge
Review Questions 11. center head
Assign Test Your Knowledge questions. Copy 12. Vernier protractor
and distribute Reproducible Master 5-3 or have 13. prick, center
students use the questions on page 89 and write 14. Any three of the following:
their answers on a separate sheet of paper. Never carry an open scriber, divider, trammel,
or hermaphrodite caliper in your pocket.
Workbook Assignment
Always cover sharp points with a cork
Assign Chapter 5 of the Machining Funda- when the tool is not being used.
mentals Workbook. Wear goggles when grinding scriber points.
Get help when you must move heavy
Research and Development
items, such as angle plates or V-blocks.
Discuss the following topics in class or have
Remove all burrs and sharp edges from
students complete projects on their own.
stock before starting layout work.
1. Make a display panel showing samples of
the various layout fluids used by industry.
Use a clear plastic spray to prevent the WORKBOOK ANSWERS,
scribed lines from rusting and the coatings Pages 33–38
from rubbing off.
1. layout dye
2. Prepare a sample of a good layout job.
Develop it into a bulletin board display. Use 2. d. All of the above.
colored twine or yarn running from the 3. b. can be used to locate the center of
sample to printed notations explaining the irregularly shaped stock
various aspects that indicate a good layout job. 4. e. None of the above.
3. Write a paper on how surface plates are made. 5. a. trammel
Secure literature from the various manufac- 6. b. parallel
turers to illustrate the paper. Also include: 7. flatness
• How surface plate grades are determined. 8. c. plain protractor
• Why cast iron, steel, and granite are used 9. a. universal bevel
to make them rather than other materials. 10. b. protractor depth gage
• How to take care of the surface (maintain 11. a. double square
accuracy, keep it clean, etc.) 12. d. All of the above.
4. Prepare a series of overhead projector trans- 13. bevel protractor
parencies, 35 mm slides, or a video to show
14. Any order: never carry an open scriber,
the correct sequence for producing a good
divider, trammel, or hermaphrodite caliper
layout job.
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in your pocket; always cover sharp points 15. Trammel

with a cork when the tool is not being used; 16. Protractor depth gage
wear goggles when grinding scriber points; 17. Universal bevel
get help when you must move heavy items,
18. Evaluate individually.
such as angle plates or V-blocks; remove all
burrs and sharp edges from stock before 19. Rule, scribe, square, divider, prick punch,
starting layout work. center punch, hammer.
20. Evaluate individually. Refer to Section 5.4.
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Steps in Making the Layout

1. Locate and scribe base lines. 2. Locate all circles and arc centerlines. 3. Scribe in all circles and arcs.

4. Locate and scribe in angular lines. 5. Connect remaining points.

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Layout Work
Name: ______________________________________________Date: _______________ Score: ________

1. What is used to make layout lines easier to see? 1. ____________________________

2. Why are layout lines used?____________________________________________________________
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3. Straight layout lines are drawn with a _____. 3. ____________________________
4. Circles and arcs are drawn on work with a _____. 4. ____________________________
5. Large circles and arcs are drawn with a _____. 5. ____________________________
6. What is wrong with using a pencil to make layout lines 6. ____________________________
on metal?
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7. A _____ _____ is the flat granite or steel surface used for 7. ____________________________
layout and inspection work.

8. What layout operations can be performed with a combination set?

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9. Round stock is usually supported on _____ for layout 9. ____________________________

and inspection.
10. Long flat surfaces can be checked for trueness with a 10. ____________________________
_____.

11. The center of round stock can be found quickly with the 11. ____________________________
_____ and rule of a combination set.

12. Angular lines that must be very accurate should be laid 12. ____________________________
out with a _____.

13. The _____ punch has a sharper point than the _____ 13. ____________________________
punch.

14. List three safety precautions that you should observe when doing layout work.
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