CM4023 Tool Engineering Syllabus:

CM4023 Tool Engineering Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 To introduce the various materials and tools for production of components.
 To impart knowledge in design of various cutting tools and its nomenclature.
 To familiarize in designing dies for various processes.
 To understand the design of differenent jigs and fixtures
 To be acquainted with various gauges and tool design for CNC machines.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Broad Classification of Tools-Cutting tools, Dies, Holding and Measuring tools, Tool materials and heat treatment- Ferrous, Non-ferrous and Non metallic materials, tool making practices.

UNIT II DESIGN OF CUTTING TOOLS

Single Point Cutting Tools: Classification, Nomenclature, geometry, design of single point tools for lathes, shapers, planers etc. Chip breakers and their design. Multipoint Cutting Tools: Classification and specification, nomenclature, Design of drills, milling cutters, broaches, taps etc. Design of Form Tools: Flat and circular form tools, their design and applications.

UNIT III DESIGN OF DIES

Classification of dies, Design of Dies for Bulk metal Deformation-Wire Drawing, Extrusion, Forging and Rolling; Design of Dies for Sheet metal: Blanking and Piercing, Bending and Deep-drawing; Design of Dies used for Casting and Moulding, Powder Metallurgy die design.

UNIT IV DESIGN OF JIGS AND FIXTURES

Classification of Jigs and Fixtures, Fundamental Principles of design of Jigs and Fixtures, Location and Clamping in Jigs and fixtures, Simple design for drilling Jigs, Milling fixtures etc. Indexing Jigs and fixtures.

UNIT V DESIGN OF LIMIT GAUGES AND TOOL DESIGN FOR CNC MACHINES

Fixed gauges, gauge tolerances, indicating gauges, automatic gauges, selection of materials, tool design for CNC machines- fixture design, cutting tools, tool holding, tool pre-setter, automatic tool changers and positioners.

OUTCOMES:

CO1: Apply domain knowledge will increase their employability skills
CO2: Make use of this knowledge to develop innovative ideas work holding methods
CO3: Explain the encourages to involve in research in the area of machining
CO4: Improve the design of jigs and fixtures
CO5: Identify the measuring gauges

REFERENCES

1. Donaldson, C., “Tool Design”, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, 2006
2. Grant, H,E., “Jigs and Fixtures, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, 2006
3. Joshi, P.H., “Jigs and Fixtures, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, 2003
4. Kempster, M.H.A., “Principles of Jig and Tool Design”, English University Press Ltd.,1968.
5. Pollack, H.W., “Tool Design” Reston Publishing Company, Inc. 1976.