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1. Non-Conventional Machining Processes
1.1 Fundamentals of Non — conventional methods, Needs and types of non — conventional methods
1.2(a) Working principle, set up, process parameters of — EDM,
1.2(b) WEDM,
1.2(c) ECM,
1.2(d) PAM,
1.2(e) USM,
1.2(f) EBM
1.2(g) LBM.
2. Milling Machines and Milling Processes
2.1(a) Milling: - Working Principle of milling machine,
2.1(b) Types of milling machines
2.2 Milling cutters — Different types of cutters used in milling, face milling cutter, end milling cutter, Staggered tooth milling cutter, side and face milling cutter, form milling cutters, metal slitting saw etc.
2.3 Milling Processes — Plain milling, face milling, side milling, end milling, Straddle milling, gang milling, slotting, slitting, Up milling and down milling
2.4 Cutting Parameters — Cutting speed, feed.
2.5 Dividing head — types, function of dividing head, method of indexing, index plates
3. Gear Manufacturing
3.1(a) Gear manufacturing methods: Function and types of gear,
3.1(b) Gear manufacturing methods,
3.2 Gear hobbing — Working principle, types of gear hobbing, advantages, limitations and applications of gear hobbing
3.3(a) Gear shaping — Gear shaping by pinion cutter, gear shaping by rack cutter, advantages, limitations and applications of both the methods
3.3(b) Comparison of gear hobbing and gear shaping
3.4 Gear finishing methods — Need of gear finishing, gear finishing methods, a) Gear shaving, b) Gear grinding, c) Gear burnishing, d) Gear lapping, e) Gear honing
4. Fundamentals of Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM)
4.1(a) CAM concept,
4.1(b) NC (Numerical Control),
4.1(c) CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) and
4.1(d) DNC (Direct Numerical Control) - concept, features and differences.
4.1(e) Differences of NC, CNC and DNC
4.2 CNC machines: Types, classification, working and constructional features Advantages, limitations and selection criteria.
4.3(a) Elements of CNC machines - Types, sketch, working and importance of: Slide ways; Re-circulating ball screw;
4.3(b) Feedback devices (transducers);
4.3(c) Feedback devices (encoders);
4.3(d) Automatic tool changer (ATC);
4.3(e) Automatic pallet changer (APC);
4.4 CNC tooling : Tool presetting-concept and importance; Qualified tools- definition need and advantages; Tool holders- types and applications.
4.5 CNC turning centres: Types; Features; Axes nomenclature; Specification; Work holding devices -types, working and applications.
4.6 CNC machining centres: Types; Features; Axes nomenclature; Specification; Work holding devices-types, working and applications.
5. CNC Part Programming
5.1 Definition and importance of various positions like machine zero, home position, work piece zero and programme Zero.
5.2(a) CNC part programming: programming format and
5.2(b) Structure of part programme.
5.3 ISO G and M codes for turning and milling-meaning and application of important codes.
5.4(a) Simple part programming for turning using ISO format having straight turning,
5.4(b) Taper turning (linear interpolation) and
5.4(c) Convex/concave turning (circular interpolation).
5.5 Simple part programming for milling using ISO format.
5.6 Importance, types, applications and format for: Canned cycles; Macro; Do loops; Subroutine;
5.8(a) Need and importance of various compensations: Tool length compensation;
5.8(b) Pitch error compensation;
5.8(c) Tool radius compensation;
5.8(d) Tool offset.
5.9 Simple part programming using various compensations.
5.10(a) Virtual CNC machine simulators.
5.10(b) Generation of generating shop documentation using a CAM software,
5.10(c) Cycle time sheets,
5.10(d) Tools list with tool layout,
5.10(e) Program for different control systems and different configuration of machines
6. Automation and Robotics
6.1 Automation - Define, need of automation, high and low cost automation, examples of automations.
6.2 Types of Automation - Fixed (Hard) automation, programmable automations and Flexible automations (Soft).Comparison of types of automations.
6.3 Group Technology- concept, basis for developing part families, part classification and coding with example, concept of cellular manufacturing. Advantages and limitations.
6.4 Flexible Machining System- Introduction, concept, definition and need, sub systems of FMS, comparing with other manufacturing approaches.
6.5 Introduction to Robotics- definition of robot and robotics, advantages disadvantages and applications.
6.6 Components of Robotics manipulator, and effectors, actuators, sensors, controller, processor and software.
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