* Machining Shop: This is the most common and typically includes various machine tools like lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, grinding machines, etc. This might be further subdivided (e.g., a separate area for precision machining).
* Welding Shop: Dedicated to welding and related processes like cutting, grinding, and potentially heat treating. This might include different welding techniques (MIG, TIG, arc welding, etc.).
* Fabrication Shop: Focuses on assembling components, often involving sheet metal work, bending, and other forming operations. This may include areas for cutting, punching, and pressing metal.
* Casting Shop (Foundry): If the workshop is large enough, it might have a dedicated area for creating parts using casting methods. This is less common in smaller workshops.
* Heat Treatment Shop: For altering the properties of metals through processes like annealing, hardening, and tempering.
* Tool Room: A crucial area dedicated to the manufacture and maintenance of cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and other workshop tools.
* Inspection and Quality Control Shop: Where parts and components are measured and inspected for accuracy and quality using various measuring instruments.
* Assembly Shop: For assembling the final product from its individual components.
* Finishing Shop: For surface treatments like painting, powder coating, plating, or polishing.
The number of distinct shops depends on the workshop's complexity. A small workshop might only have a combined machining and fabrication shop, while a large industrial facility will have many separate, specialized shops.