ME 1802 : PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 

Syllabus

Module I 
Kinematics of Machine Tools: Selection of range of speeds and feeds, layout of speeds, graphical representation of speed and structural diagrams, ray diagrams for machine tool gear boxes, speed chart, speed box design, feed chart, feed box design, gearing diagram, stepped and step less regulation of speeds, feed and speed mechanisms in lathe, milling and drilling machines. 
Module II 

Non-traditional machining processes: Principles, machining unit, process characteristics and applications of Electro Discharge Machining, Electro Chemical Machining, Abrasive Jet Machining, Ultrasonic Machining, Electron Beam Machining, Laser Beam Machining, and Plasma Arc Machining-capability analysis of non traditional processes. 
Module III 

Powder Metallurgy: Definition and basic concept of the powder metallurgy process, powder manufacture, characteristics of metal powders, mixing and blending, compacting, pre-sintering, sintering, hot pressing, secondary P/M operations like infiltration, impregnation, sizing, properties of P/M products, product applications, advantages & disadvantages. 
Module IV 

Hydraulic operation of Machine Tools: Elements of a hydraulic circuit, JIC symbols hydraulic valves, flow, pressure and direction control valves, oil hydraulic circuits of shaping, drilling and grinding machines. Estimation and Costing: estimation and costing in foundry shop, sheet metal shop, welding shop, and machine shop- simple examples in lathe, drilling, milling, shaping and grinding machines. 

References: 
1. Boothroyd : Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine Tools 
2. Sen & Battacharya : Principles of Machine tools- New central book agency, Culcutta 
3. N K Mehta : Machine tool design & Numerical control 
4. Sharma : A text book of production engineering (S Chand & Co) 
5. Dalela : Manufacturing Science & Technology Vol II (Ummesh  Publication) 
6. Pandey & Shah : Modern machining processes (Tata McGraw Hill) 
7. Koeingberg : Machining Science & their application (Pergamon Press) 
8. Jones : Production Engineering (Jig and Tool Design) 
9. Donaldson : Tool Design, Mc Graw Hill 
10. ASTME : Fundamentals of Tool Design 
11. B.J. Ranganath : Metal Cutting and Tool Design, Vikas Publishing House 

Type of Questions for University Examination
Q 1.Eight short answer questions of 5 marks with two questions from each of the four modules. (8x5 = 40 marks) 
Q 2. to Q.5: Two questions A & B of 15 marks from each modules with option to answer either A or B (4x15 = 60 marks)