Metal Cuuting Syllabus
Metal Cuuting Syllabus
Metal Cuuting Syllabus
Unit I: Lathe: Classification of machine tools and their basic components; lathe- specification,
components & accessories, various operations on lathes, capstan & turret lathes, tool layout,
methods of thread production, machining time, single point cutting tools, tool signature and
nomenclature
Unit II: Grinding: Types of grinding machines, surface, cylindrical and internal grinding,
grinding wheels, specifications, wheel turning and dressing without eccentricity, centre-less
grinding.
Unit III: Milling: Vertical, horizontal and universal type machines, specifications and
classifications of milling machines, universal dividing head plain and different indexing, gear
cutting, milling cutters. Drilling & Broaching: Fixed spindle, radial and universal drilling
machines, drilling time, broaching principle, broaches and broaching machines.
Unit IV: Shapers: Classification and specifications, principle parts, quick return mechanism,
shaper operations, speed feed, depth of cut, machining time. Surface qualities, equipment used
for rating surfaces, rms. CLA value, causes for surface irregularities. Gear Cutting: Die casting,
methods of forming gears, generating process, Gear shaping, gear shaving, gear grinding gear
testing.
Unit V: Tool Wear, Tool Life and Machinability : Tool wear mechanisms, Types of tool
damage during cutting, Wear and chipping characteristics of different tool materials, Tool wear
equations, tool failure criteria, Tool life equations, Effect of process parameters on Tool life, Tool
life testing, Machinability, Surface finish and surface integrity.
References:
1. Rao PN; Manufacturing Technology vol I and II; TMH
2. Hazra Chadhary; Workshop Tech.II; Media Promoter and Pub
3. Lindberg RA; Processes and Materials of Manufacturing; PHI.
4. Raghuvanshi;BS; Work shop technology Vol-I, II; Dhanpat Rai Delhi
5. HMT; Production Processes; TMH