Course

Modern Manufacturing Methods

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ME 5307

M. Tech. (MMT), Second Semester (Core)

M. Tech. (D & M), Second Semester (Elective-III)

M. Tech. (CCA), Second Semester (Elective IV)

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1-2

Introduction to Modern Manufacturing Methods, their needs in today’s manufacturing scenario, identification and characteristics of these processes, conventional versus modern manufacturing methods.

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3-8

Mechanical Processes: Abrasive jet machining, Water jet machining, Abrasive water jet machining, Abrasive flow machining, Ultrasonic machining, Ultrasonic welding, their working principles, equipment, process capabilities, applications, advantages and limitations.

2, 3, 4, 5

9-14

Chemical and Electrochemical Processes: Chemical machining, Photo chemical machining, Electrochemical machining, drilling, grinding, deburing, their working principles, equipment, process capabilities, applications, advantages and limitations.

2, 3, 4, 5

15-20

Electrothermal Processes: Electro discharge machining (EDM), Electrodischarge wire cutting or wire EDM, Electrodischarge grinding, Electrochemical discharge grinding, their working principles, equipment, process capabilities, applications, advantages and limitations, Electron Beam Machining, Electron Beam welding, Plasma arc cutting, Ion beam machining.

2, 3, 4, 5

21-26

Laser Processing: Process principle, type of laser, equipment, and laser processes: drilling, cutting, machining, welding, heat treating, cladding; applications, advantages and limitations.

2, 3, 4, 5

27-29

High energy rate forming: Electromagnetic forming, explosive forming, electrohydraulic forming, their process principles, applications.

2, 3, 4, 5

30-32

Introduction to some emerging trends in manufacturing: Micro manufacturing, manufacturing processes lead towards micro-manufacturing, micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS), Rapid prototyping, and concept of nanotechnology.

2, 3, 4, 5