Unit 1

Non-traditional manufacturing processes – chemical machining – electro chemical machining – ultrasonic machining – physical setup, metal removal rate, process parameters, process capabilities, and applications. Electrical discharge machining – wire EDM – abrasive flow machining – physical setup, metal removal rate, process parameters, process capabilities, and applications

Unit 2

High-speed machining: high performance machining of components. Application of HSM, improved material removal rate, surface finish and integrity, accuracy, economic considerations.

Unit 3

Modern grinding technologies, high speed and high performance grinding.Hard machining using single point tools. Laser applications in manufacture: Cutting, welding, surface treatment, automation and in-process sensing.

Course Objectives

• To impart knowledge on process parameters for nonconventional and micromachining
• To understand high speed machining and its characteristics.
• To impart an understanding of advanced grinding and various laser material processing techniques.

Course Outcomes

After the completion of course, student will be able to

• CO1: select appropriate nonconventional processes for machining and micromachining for specific applications.
• CO2: understand the requirements for high speed machining processes.
• CO3: choose the applications of modern grinding technology.
• CO4: assess the process parameters and capabilities of laser material processing techniques.

CO – PO Mapping

Textbook(s)

• SeropeKalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid – ‘Manufacturing Engineering and Technology’ – Prentice Hall – 2013 – 7^th Edition

Reference(s)

• Benedict G. F. – ‘Non-Traditional Manufacturing Processes’ – Marcell Dekker Inc., NY – 1987
• Krar S. F. and Gill A. – ‘Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies’ -Industrial Press – 2003

Evaluation Pattern