This course provides a comprehensive introduction to manufacturing processes and workshop practices essential for all engineers in general, and mechanical and production engineers in particular. It covers the fundamental techniques used in shaping, joining, and finishing engineering materials, along with practical knowledge required for industrial applications.

Students will begin by understanding the properties and classifications of engineering materials, followed by an in-depth study of metal casting processes such as sand casting, die casting, centrifugal casting, and investment (lost-wax) casting. The course then transitions to metal forming operations—including forging, rolling, extrusion, deep drawing, and spinning—emphasizing how deformation and material flow influence final product characteristics.

Further modules address welding processes and machining operations, with focused discussions on turning and milling, where students gain both theoretical and practical exposure to machine tools and cutting principles. The importance of engineering metrology for precision measurement and workshop planning for process optimization are also highlighted toward the end of the course.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and describe the major manufacturing processes.

• Understand process selection based on material and design requirements.

• Apply measurement and quality control principles in workshop settings.

• Demonstrate safe and efficient workshop practices.