Syllabus - Advance Machining Processes (ME-702(A))

Mechanical processes

Process selection, mechanics of cutting, metal removal rate, cutting tool system design, ultrasonic machining, abrasive jet machining, water jet machining, , effect of parameters and variables, applications and limitations, recent developments in mechanical processes.

Electrochemical and chemical metal removal processes

Electrochemical machining[ECM], elements of ECM, power source and control system, electrolytes, tool work system, chemistry of the process, tool design and metal removal rate, process faults, material removal and surface finish, electrochemical grinding, electrochemical deburring, electrochemical honing, chemical machining,

Thermal metal removal processes

Electric discharge machining[EDM], spark erosion, mechanism of metal removal, spark erosion generator, electrod feed control, vibrating electrode system, dielectric fluid, flushing, accuracy, plasma arc machining[PAM], non thermal generation of plasma, mechanisms and parameters, equipments, electron beam machining[EBM],generation and control of electron beam, theory and process capabilities, neutral particle etching, laser beam machining, hot machining, methods of local heating,tool lie and production rate.

Rapid prototyping fabrication methods

Fundamentals, technologies, applications, principles and working of 3D printing, subtractive v/s additive manufacturing process, VAT photo polymerization, material and binder jetting, continuous liquid inter phase production, direct metal laser sintering.

Technologies of micro fabrication

Types of micro system devices, indusrial applications, micro fabrication processes, LIGA process .Technologies of nano fabrication, importance of size, scanning probe microscope, carbon Buckyballs and nano tubes, nano fabrication processes,