MF4101 Advances in Manufacturing Processes Syllabus:

MF4101 Advances in Manufacturing Processes Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

1. To inculcate specialized knowledge and skill in advanced manufacturing processes using the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design.
2. To impart knowledge about the significance of controlling process parameters for the optimal performance for newly developed engineering materials used in industries and research organizations.
3. To impart knowledge about principles and criteria of yielding during forming of metals, analysis of different bulk metal forming processes following different analysis approach.
4. To give awareness of different techniques used in Micro and Nano manufacturing.
5. To introduce students the basics of /rapid prototyping and its applications in various fields, reverse engineering techniques

UNIT I ENERGY ASSISTED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Introduction – mechanism of materials removal and operating parameters of: Plasma Arc Machining – Laser Beam Machining – Electron Beam Machining – Electrical Discharge Machining – Ultrasonic Machining – Water Jet Machining – Abrasive water jet Machining – Abrasive jet Machining – Ion Beam Machining.

UNIT II PRECISION MACHINING

Electro chemical Machining- Ultra Precision turning and grinding- Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) – ELID process – Partial ductile mode grinding-Ultra precision grinding- Binderless wheel – Free form optics. aspherical surface generation Grinding wheel- Design and selection of grinding wheel-High-speed grinding High-speed milling- Diamond turning.

UNIT III ADVANCES IN METAL FORMING

Orbital forging, Isothermal forging, Warm forging, Overview of Powder Metal techniques –Hot and Cold isostatic pressing – high speed extrusion, rubber pad forming, Hydroforming, Superplastic forming, Peen forming-micro blanking –Powder rolling – Tooling and process parameters.

UNIT IV MICRO MACHININING AND NANO FABRICATION

Theory of micromachining – Micromachining Processes – Micro-milling – Micro-drilling – Micro-turning – Micro-grinding – Micro-polishing – Principle of Micro EDM – Micro wire EDM – Planetary Micro EDM – Reverse Micro EDM – Advantages, Challenges. Nano fabrication process – Nano machining techniques – Top / Bottom up Nano fabrication techniques – Sub micron lithographic technique, conventional film growth technique, Chemical etching, Quantum dot fabrication techniques – MOCVD – Epitaxy techniques.

UNIT V RAPID PROTOTYPING AND SURFACE MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES

Introduction – Classification – Principle advantages limitations and applications- Rapid Prototyping – Rapid Manufacturing – Rapid Tooling and Future Rapid Prototyping Processes -Stereolithography (SLA) – 3D Printing (3DP) – Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) – Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) – Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Introduction, Process descriptions, Materials, process variations, economic considerations, applications, design aspects and quality issues – CVD – PVD – Electroplating – Hot Dip Coating – Thermal Spraying.

OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, students will be able to
1. Analyze the processes and evaluate the role of each process parameter during machining of various advanced materials.
2. Understand requirements to achieve maximum material removal rate and best quality of machined surface while machining various industrial engineering materials.
3. Analyze the different bulk metal forming process mechanics using different analysis
4. Acquire the knowledge in mechanical micromachining processes.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping Technologies

REFERENCES

1. Benedict,G.F.,”Non Traditional manufacturing Processes”,CRC press,2011
2. Madou, M.J., Fundamentals of Micro fabrication: The Science of Miniaturization, Second Edition, CRC Press (ISBN: 0849308267),2006
3. McGeough,J.A.,”Advanced methods of Machining”,Springer,2011
4. Narayanaswamy, R., Theory of Metal Forming Plasticity, Narosa Publishers,2000.
5. Pandey, P.S. and Shah.N., “Modern Manufacturing Processes”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2017.
6. Serope Kalpakjian., “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology” Pearson Education,2018