Earthworks (Civil Engineering) utilize machines and tools for ease in production. Listed below are the general classifications of construction equipment and examples of specific machine or tools that fall under the said classification.

1.      Excavating Equipment

§         Power Shovel

§         Dragline

§         Hoe

2.      Earthmoving Equipment

§         Backhoe Loader

§         Bulldozer

§         Dumpers

3.      Hauling Equipment

§         Flatbed Trailer

§         Off-road Dump Truck

§         Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT)

4.      Hoisting Equipment

§         Tower Crane

§         Mobile Cranes

§         Builder’s Hoist

5.      Conveying Equipment

§         Elevator

§         Handicap Lifts

§         Vertical Conveyors

6.      Dredging Equipment

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Manufacturing Engineers are generally involved in the processes and practices of manufacturing. They are specifically responsible on the development and examination of production processes.

Education

Educational requirements include a bachelor’s degree in either of the following courses:

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE or BEng)
• Bachelor of Science (BS or BSc)
• AA/AS Degree in Electronics Technology or any related technology courses
  • Master of Engineering (ME or MEng) in Manufacturing
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Manufacturing Management
  • Master of Science in Industrial and Production Management
  • Master of Science and Engineering in Design

Further Studies

Certifications

Professional Engineering Licensure Exam

Job Responsibilities

• Planning, directing and coordinating of manufacturing processes in industrial plants.

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Machine tools are powered mechanical tools that aid in various manufacturing and machining processes. These tools are often referred as devices used in the fabrication of metal components but there are also other machine tools that are largely used in various material processes.

Examples of Machine Tools:

1.      Presses

• Metal Press
• Wood Press
• Plastic Press

Machines for Material Production Industries (metal, wood, textile and paper)

2.      Lathes

• Engine Lathe
• Toolroom Lathe
• Turret Lathe

3.      Sheet Metal Processing Machinery

• Edge Rollers
• Slitting Lines

4.      Grinding Machinery

• Belt Grinder
• Cylindrical Grinder
• Tool and Cutter Grinder

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