PCC-ME 307 Manufacturing Technology
Module:1
Tooling for conventional and non-conventional machining processes: Mould and die design, Press
tools, Cutting tools; Holding tools: Jigs and fixtures, principles, applications and design; press tools –
configuration, design of die and punch; principles of forging die design. (Lectures 10)
Module:2
Metrology: Dimensions, forms and surface measurements, Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and
angular measurements; comparators; gauge design; interferometry; Metrology in tool wear and
part quality including surface integrity, alignment and testing methods; tolerance analysis in
manufacturing and assembly. Process metrology for emerging machining processes such as
microscale machining, Inspection and workpiece quality. (Lectures 10)
Module:3
Assembly practices: Manufacturing and assembly, process planning, selective assembly, Material
handling and devices. (Lectures 6)
Module:4
Unconventional Machining Processes: Abrasive Jet Machining, Water Jet Machining, Abrasive Water
Jet Machining, Ultrasonic Machining, principles and process parameters. Electrical Discharge
Machining, principle and processes parameters, MRR, surface finish, tool wear, Dielectric, power
and control circuits, wire EDM; Electro-chemical machining (ECM), etchant & maskant, process
parameters, MRR and surface finish. Laser Beam Machining (LBM), Plasma Arc Machining (PAM)
and Electron Beam Machining
Text Books:
1. Kalpakjian and Schmid, Manufacturing processes for engineering materials (5th Edition)-
PearsonIndia, 2014.
2. Taha H. A., Operations Research, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 2003.
3. Shenoy G.V. and Shrivastava U.K., Operations Research for Management, Wiley Eastern,
1994.