University of Zimbabwe

Faculty of Engineering

Department : Civil engineering

Workshop Practice

Fabrication Theory Assignment 1

Due Dates : 2 June 2024

1 a i Draw a neat sketch of a Fly Press and label all major parts [5 marks]

ii With the aid of neat sketches, illustrate three (3) major uses of the fly
press [6 marks]

2 List major safety considerations to be observed when operating

the fly press [ 4marks]

3 Explain how the fly press generates high force when in

operation [2 marks]

4 State giving reasons the material used for the manufacture of body of
the Fly press [3 marks]

Total [ 20 Marks ]