LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

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Subject: Computer Systems Servicing (CSS) NC II

Activity Title: Procedures in adjusting accessories using clamps.
Reference/s: www.homestratosphere.com, www.wikipedia.com,
Learning Concept:

Clamps are versatile tools that serve to temporarily hold work securely in place. They are used
for many applications including carpentry, woodworking, furniture making, welding, construction,
and metal working.

A clamps is a fastening device used to hold or secure the object tightly together to prevent
movement or separation through the application of inward pressure. In the United Kingdom the
term cramp is often used instead when tool is for temporary use for positioning components
during construction and woodworking.

HAND TOOL CLAMPS DESCRIPTION

BAR CLAMPS
It has adjustable arms that are easily widened or
narrowed to fit the workpiece and, therefore,
requires fewer turns of the screw spindle,
compared to a C-clamp, to hold the piece tightly.

C-Clamp Is a type of clamp device typically used to hold a

wood or metal work piece, and often used in, but
are not limited to, carpentry and welding? Often
believed that these clamps are called "C" clamps
because of their C-shaped frame, or also often
called C-clamps or G-clamps because including the
screw part, they are shaped like an uppercase
letter G. However, in fact, they were originally
called a carriage maker's clamp, or Carriage.

Hand Screw Clamp

A woodworker’s clamps with two hardwood jaws

joined by a pair of right-hand and left -hand
threaded screw maintains parallel adjustment of the
jaws when their handles are turned in the same
direction.

Wedge Operated Clamps

 A clamp with one end contacting the work below its
surface and the other end butting against a
crosspiece so that the tightening of a bolt passing
through its center cause the clamps to wedge the
work in position.

Lever of Strap Clamps

This is the most popular clamping device used in

workshops and tool rooms of jigs and fixture.

Proper procedure in adjusting accessories using clamps tools.

1. Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles).
2. Select the proper clamp style and size by matching the work-holding requirements of the
job with the following clamp features:
 Strength and weight (e.g., consider rail size and nominal clamping pressure)
 Opening (length of reach)
 Throat depth (depth of reach)
 Ease of adjustment
 Clamping surfaces (material used and size)
3. Ensure that the swivel at the end of the screw turns freely before using.
4. Dispose of clamps with bent frames; replace bent spindles, if possible.
5. Ensure that the pressure plate and anvil parts of the clamp are in full contact with the
workpiece before tightening.
6. Close the jaws until the clamp feels tight. For example, when gluing, some glue will be
squeezed out, a sign that it is tight enough.
7. Use pads with C-clamps to avoid marking the work.
8. Padding
9. Remove clamps as soon as the job is finished. Clamps serve only as temporary devices
for holding work securely in place.
10. Keep all moving parts of clamps lightly oiled and keep tools clean to prevent slippage.
Also make sure there is no dirt or oil on any part that will come into contact with the
work.
11. Store C-clamps by clamping them in a rack, not in a drawer.

What should I avoid doing?

  Do not use extra-large clamps just for the sake of their large throats. Instead, use, deep-
throat clamps.
 Do not use any clamps that have a bent frame or a bent spindle.
 Do not use wrenches, pipes, hammers, or pliers to tighten clamps. Use wrenches only
on clamps especially designed for wrenches.
 Do not hoist or pull with C-clamps. Use special lifting clamps.
 Do not use C-clamps to construct scaffolds or platforms for workers.
 Deep throat clamp

Learning Task:

Directions: Identify the following statement below. Write your answer on the space provided
before the number.

_______________________1. Clamping device used in workshops and tool rooms of jigs and
fixture.

_______________________2. It is used to hold a wood or metal work piece.

_______________________3. It has an adjustable arm that are easily widened or narrowed to

fit the workpiece.

_______________________4. Clamp with one end contacting the work below its surface and
the other end butting against a crosspiece so that the tightening of a bolt passing through its
center.

_______________________5. It has two hardwood jaws joined by a pair of right-hand and left
-hand threaded screw maintains parallel adjustment of the jaws.