Book Title: A Text Book of Workshop technology | Introduction to Workshop Technology | AGPH Books

This book A Text Book of Workshop Technology has been prepared with the primary objective of providing clear, systematic, and practical knowledge of workshop practices to diploma and undergraduate engineering students. The content has been designed in accordance with the latest curriculum requirements, keeping in view the needs of Mechanical, Automobile, and related engineering disciplines. Workshop Technology forms the backbone of manufacturing education. A sound understanding of basic workshop processes, tools, machines, materials, and safety practices is essential for developing competent engineers and technicians.

This textbook attempts to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications by presenting the subject matter in a simple, structured, and student-friendly manner. Special emphasis has been laid on clarity of explanation, logical sequencing of topics, and inclusion of illustrative figures to enhance conceptual understanding. Each chapter is written in a concise style, supported by diagrams and relevant technical details, so that students can easily grasp the fundamentals and apply them during laboratory work and examinations.

The book covers major workshop areas such as carpentry, fitting, smithy, moulding, welding, sheet metal work, machine shop, heat treatment, and basic manufacturing concepts. Efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, consistency, and relevance throughout the text. The author sincerely hopes that this book will serve as a useful guide for students, instructors, and practitioners alike. Constructive suggestions from readers are always welcome and will be gratefully acknowledged for improving future editions.

About the Author

Sh. Rajeev Satsangi is a dedicated and experienced Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department at the Technical College, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), Agra, where he has been serving since 200g. An alummus of DEL, he holds a B.Tech, in Mechanical Engineering (2000) and an M.Tech. in Engineering Systems (2013), reflecting the institute’s strong tradition of holistic, value-based, and application-oriented education. With over sixteen years of rich teaching experience, he has taught several core subjects, including Manufacturing Procивних, Workshop Technology, Metrology and Measuring lnstruments, and Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines. He is widely appreciated for his strong conceptual clarity, systematic teaching approach, and emphasis on practical applications, which help students develop analytical thinking and effective problem-solving skills. The present book, A Text Book of Workshop Technology, is a reflection of his commitment to quality unchnical education. Written in a structured, practice-oriented, and student-friendly manner, the book aims to strengthen fundamental concepts while bridging the gap between theory and practical workshop practices. This textbook has been specially designed to meet the curriculum requirements of AICTE-approved institutions and is intended to serve as a reliable learning resource for diploma and undergraduate engineering students

About The Publisher:

AGPH Books is a Professional Self Book Publishing House based in Central India, specializing in academic, professional, fiction, and non-fiction books in both print, digital and audio formats. The publishing house produces textbooks, research and reference works, biographies, self-help titles, children’s books, literary fiction, poetry, and general interest publications. With a transparent publishing process and strong digital distribution, AGPH Books ensures global availability through Google Books, Amazon, Flipkart, and its official website store, supporting authors and institutions in reaching a wide and diverse readership.