About this course:

  • Course Name: Machining Processes
  • Course Code: ME401M
  • L-T-P-C : 3-0-0-6
  • Syllabus: NaN
  • Course Type: Core course


    • Machining Processes

    Description:

    Metal cutting: mechanics, tool geometry, tool materials, tool life, chip formation; cutting fluids and surface finish; economics of machining; Generation and machining principles; Basic machining operations: lathe, milling, shaping, drilling, boring, grinding, thread cutting, gear cutting; CNC machines; Finishing: microfinishing, nano-finishing; Non-conventional machining: electro-chemical, electro-discharge, ultrasonic, LASER, electron beam, water jet machining; Rapid manufacturing and rapid tooling; Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and CAPP.

    Texts:

    1. A. Ghosh and A. K. Mallik, Manufacturing Science, East West Press, 2010.
    2. G. K. Lal, Introduction to Machining Science, New Age, 2007.
    3. W. A. Knight and G. Boothroyd, Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine Tools, CRC Press, 2006.

    References:

    1. Production Technology HMT, Tata McGraw Hill, 2001.
    2. M. C. Shaw, Metal Cutting Principles, Second Edition, Oxford University Press, 2005.
    3. P. K. Mishra, Nonconventional Machining, Narosa Publishing House, 2007.
    4. C. Donaldson, G. H. LeCain, V. C. Goold and J. Ghose, Tool Design, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2012.
    5. M. P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Materials, Processes and Systems, Wiley India, 2007.