what is a hand tool

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INTRODUCTIONABOUT COMPANY.

COMPANY PROFILE


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INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE HAND TOOLS INDUSTRY:

Hand Tools Industry consists of organized, small scale and cottage sector. About 80 % of small

scale and cottage sector is located in and around Jalandhar in Punjab, Nagaur in Rajasthan and

Purulia in West Bengal. The Hand Tools Industries are playing a vital role in economic

development and earning valuable foreign exchange for the country.

What is a Hand Tool?A hand tool is a device or an instrument used to do a particular job that does not require a motor,

but is intended for hand held operation by one individual. Virtually every type of tool can be

considered a hand tool. It provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing a physical task.

Now-a-days automotive hand tools are fast gaining popularity among woodworkers and

craftsman.

Examples of Hand Tools

Hand tools include anything from hammer to wrenches, to axes, pliers, screwdrivers, punches,shears, chisels, toolboxes etc these are further categorized as woodworking hand tools and

craftsman hand tools.

Materials in Making Hand ToolsHand tools manufacturer make use of a wide variety of metals and wood in its making. The

common materials used in making the blades of hand tools are:

Iron Steel Aluminum Brass Stainless steel Carbon steel Mild steel

The material used in making the hand tool handle is the wood . Sometimes plastic handles are

also used.

History of Hand Tools Industry

The history of hand tools is as old as history of human civilization. Though an exact history ofhand tools is difficult to figure out, studies have shown that tools were used even at the early

stone age. There is evidence of humans using knives at the stone age. With the beginning of

civilization, sophisticated hand tools were developed and today with advanced technology, there


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is a wide selection of hand tools in different shapes and sizes, to serve different purpose.

Hand Tools and Animals

According to philosophers, hand tools were not only used by humans but also by other species

like monkeys, apes, several corvids, sea otters, and others. Later, proper observations revealed

that not only humans had the ability to make tools but also birds and monkeys. Later on

philosophers came to the conclusion that that we are the only species that uses tools to make

other tools.

Hand Tools and Human Civilization

Most research scholars believe that the use of hand tools was an important step in the evolution

of mankind. Hand tools tell us about the society that made them. The more developed a society,

the more tools it produces, and the more tools it uses. While discovering and inventing many

new things, humans had evolved an opposable thumb, which was useful in holding tools, and

increased dramatically in intelligence, which helped in the use of tools.

Evolution of Hand Tools

The story of the evolution of hand tools was not one of continual development as there are

periods when progress was slow or even went backwards. The first sign of use of hand tools

came in the stone age. There is evidence of Romans making and using tools and some tools of

the Roman age are still used today. Machine tools occasioned a rise in producing new hand tools

in the industrial revolution of eighteenth century. During the Victorian period, a craftsman's hand

tools were his main source of earning. Specialist crafts and hand tools were developed period

after period to turn wood and metal into useful things. Carpenters, sawyers, carvers, joiners etc.

have all used the different types of hand tools in their operation. Every stage of the

manufacturing process had its special tool, from hammers, saws and axes to chisels and gouges.

Hand tools were by craftsmen in manual operations, like chopping, sawing, chiseling,

forging, filing since a long time. Some tools were found in northern Kenya in 1969 and

after research, it was found that they were about 2,600,000 years old.


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Features of Hand Tools:

The hand tools are available in varies shapes, sizes and designed for specific purposes. There are

hundreds of hand tools available in the market serving different purposes. From hammer to axe,

from knife to chisels, from saws to wrenches, there are different hand tools serving home repairs,

industries, construction and many other tasks.

While purchasing hand tools, certain features are to be considered. Not necessary that all the

features will be available in a single tool. All hand tools must provide means for accurately

controlling the depth of a cut or striking an object or punching or moving any hard to move items

etc. From a simple home repair task to a big task in an industry, hand tools are in great use and

hence certain ergonomic features should also be considered in the designs of hand tools.

Comparing hand tools with respect to various design characteristics helps to a great extent to

reduce physical stresses on the user.

They should always consider the following:

Do you want to go for traditional designs or opt for new tool designs? Evaluate the benefits of different designs. Choose the right-sized and shaped tool for the task.

Designing comfortable Hand Tools

For proper designing of hand tools, it is very essential to know about the level of comfort and

discomfort in using hand tools. Research studies have shown that there are six comfort factors to

consider. They are as follows:

Posture and muscles Functionality Pain of hand and fingers

Irritation of hand surface Handle characteristics Aesthetics

These six factors can further be classified into three main groups:


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Functionality Physical interaction and Appearance

Various features available in hand tools are:

Adjustable All Purpose Automatic Basic

Combination Disposable Cordless Curved

Electric Flat Flexible Laminated

High Heat Insulated Heavy Duty Lead Free

Left Hand Magnetic Portable Outdoor

Ribbed Rigid Rotary Self Closing

Sliding Tee Tubular Telescoping

Twisted Waterproof Wet Cutting etc.

A hand tool which can be considered as a perfect or optimal include the following

characteristics:

Available in multiple sizes Can be used with both hands simultaneously. Have low tension or spring loaded. Adjustable. Trigger activated by multiple fingers. Handle bent so wrist can be straight. Ambidextrous.

Hand Tools ClassificationOn the basis of the various mechanisms used, hand tools classification can be done which lead to

four different types of hand tools.

Types of Hand Tools

Manual Hand Tools: Manual hand tools are the most basic form of equipment. They donot require the speed of powered hand tools or do not have access to power sources but

are perfect for operations. These include hoes, screwdrivers, chisels, wedges, drift pins,

hammers etc. Pneumatic Hand Tools: Pneumatic hand tools perform the operation task at the push of

a lever. They are powered by compressed air. They include chippers, drills, hammers,

sanders etc.

Power Hand Tools: Tools which are hand held but are powered by electricity. Theseinclude chainsaws, high grade motors, electric drills, angle grinders, jigsaw cutters,

tappers, fasteners etc.


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Classification of Tools-Know all about different types of hand tools. On what criteria hand tools classification is done?

How one can differentiate among different hand tools on the basis of operating mechanism and

their uses?

Cutting Tools: As the name suggests, these tools are used for cutting purposes. Cuttingtools are used not only to cut a physical object into pieces but also used to remove metal

or wood from the workpiece by means of sheer deformation. Hand tools are also used for

gripping objects by using leverage. For example: Pliers, Cutters, Snips

Gripping Tools: Many a times, it is required to remove metal or wood from theworkpiece or to hold a part to do further work or even pick up forcibily something like

nails etc. from within a piece of wood or metal. In such circumstances, gripping hand

tools are used for gripping objects by using leverage. For example: Pliers, Cutters, Snips

etc.

Striking Tools: The striking tools are the most widely used tools and they are alsoconsidered to be the most often abused tool. Chiseling, punching and riveting can be doneproperly using striking tools. Hand-held striking tools have been used in a variety of

disciplines as leveraged devices providing a striking force to complete endless variety of

tasks. For example: Hammers, Chisels

Driving Tools: Driving hand tools are those tools which are designed in a such a way sothat insertion, tightening, loosening, removing screws, bolts, nails or other pointed

objects or hard to turn items is done by applying torque. These tools have mechanical

advantage in applying torque. For example: Screwdrivers, Nut drivers, Hand wrenches,

T-handle wrenches

Struck or Hammered Tools: Struck or hammered tools are tools used for forcing a bolt,pin, or rivet in or out of a hole. For example: Punches, Nail sets, Chisels

Subcategories:

Carpentry Tools Cutting Tools Drywall Tools Painting Tools Tool Box Workbench

Bars Mattocks Automotive Hand Tools Masonry Tools Measuring Tools Garden & Agricultural Tools Tool Bags
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Power Tools Vises Plumbing Tools

Uses of Different Types of Hand Tools

Measuring Hand tools, as is known, are available in various types, shapes and sizes with

different degrees of hardness and varying configurations for specific purposes. Hand tools are

used throughout the world by industry, railroads, foundries, contractors, carpenters, automotive

body men and hundreds of others, including home repair services. Some of the hand tool uses

have been listed as under.

Cutting Repairing Plumbing Painting Carving Gardening

Various Hand Tools Industry in Jalandhar

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Introduction to Victor Forging:

Victor Forgings is Indias leading name in manufacturing Hand Tools since 1954 located atFocal point industry area, Jalandhar, which is around 400 Kms(kilo meter sec). North West of

Indias capital New Delhi. With a total plant area of 35,000 Sq.m( square meter). and covered

area of 25,000 Sq.m. Mr. sukhdev Raj who is a Managing Partner of victor forging. Victorforging. It divided into various managing partner like:- Mr. Lali, Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Mr.

Babbu. In victor forging there are 680 skilled employee or 950 unskilled employee are working

in it. Victor forging is a totally export company. Victor forging manufacture hand toolsequipments. Latest equipments combined with state-of-the-art technology and above all excellent

raw material have helped us to offer Trustworthy Quality, Timely Shipments and Reasonable

Rates. Victor Forgings is focused on providing products of superior quality and value that best

fill the needs of our customer worldwide. They are committed to continual qualityimprovement that emphasizes the accountability of every employee to product and work place

quality. They Adherence to exemplary quality, particularly with regard to delivery to promiseand our aim towards Zero defect has helped us to maintain a competitive edge .

Victor Forgings is committed to manufacture a range of hand tools of various International

Standards as per customer requirement.

To achieve this, we would strive for continuous improvements in processes & systems. Wewould involve people in quality consciousness & cost optimization activities for continuous

growth.

Different Policies in victor Forging:

Social Accountability Policy: We at Victor Forgings are committed to stay in global main

stream by promoting working conditions, environment, skill awareness & ensuring compliances

to applicable discriminations & human rights requirements as well as relevant laws &regulations.

Anti Bribery Policy: We the management & staff of victor forgings are committed for notencouraging unfair means for any work done in house & outside of our factory premises & bribe

any person.

Health & Safety policy: They Provides healthy & safe work place to our associates & Prevent

accidents.

Child Labour Policy: Victor Forgings is committed to engage or support the use of any child

labour & young worker under 18 years of age. As per child labour(Prohibition & Regulation)

Act,1986.

Maternity Policy: They are committed to take care of new & expected mothers by assessing all

risks & to take care of risk form their activity and to take actions to remove or reduce any risks

of their health & safety with all benefits as per rules & regulations.


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Fig: Structure of victor Forging.

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Introduction to Abikha Forging:


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INTRODUCTION TO CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF HAND TOOLS

Central Institute of hand tools is an autonomous organization. It is a national Institute. CentralInstitute of hand tools was established in 1983 with assistance from UNDP, Government of India

and Government of Punjab. Central Institute of Hand Tools is aspiring for latest technology to be

a leader in region. Central Institute of hand tools aim is to provide technology support servicesand trained manpower to engineering industry in general and the hand tools industries in

particular to achieve global standards. The management of the institute rests with the GoverningCouncil appointed by the Govt. of India. with Development Commissioner, small scale

industries as ex-officio chairman of the institute. The Principal Director is the Chief Executive

Officer of the Institute. Other members include the Govt. officials and the industrialists from theindustry.

Organizational Structure

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