Un Conventional Machining Processes Syllabus
Un Conventional Machining Processes Syllabus
Un Conventional Machining Processes Syllabus
Course Objectives:
The course aims in identifying the classification of unconventional machining
processes.
To understand the principle, mechanism of metal removal of various unconventional
machining processes.
To study the various process parameters and their effect on the component machined on
various unconventional machining processes.
To understand the applications of different processes.
UNIT – I
INTRODUCTION: Need for non-traditional machining methods- classification of
modern machining processes – considerations in process selection, applications.
Ultrasonic machining – Elements of the process, mechanics of material removal, MRR
process parameters, economic considerations, applications and limitations.
UNIT – II
ELECTRO – CHEMICAL MACHINING: Fundamentals of electro chemical
machining, electrochemical grinding, electro chemical honing and deburring process,
metal removal rate in ECM, Tool design, Surface finish and accuracy, economic aspects of
ECM – Simple problems for estimation of metal removal rate, fundamentals of chemical,
machining, advantages and applications.
UNIT - III
THERMAL METAL REMOVAL PROCESSES: General principle and applications of
Electric Discharge Machining, Electric Discharge Grinding and wire EDM – Power
circuits for EDM, Mechanics of metal removal in EDM, Process parameters, selection of
tool electrode and dielectric fluids, surface finish and machining accuracy, characteristics
of spark eroded surface.
UNIT – VI
Electron Beam Machining, Laser Beam Machining - Basic principle and theory,
mechanics of material removal, process parameters, efficiency & accuracy,
applications
UNIT-V
Plasma Machining: Application of plasma for machining, metal removal
mechanism, process parameters, accuracy and surface finish and other
applications of plasma in manufacturing industries.
UNIT – VI
Abrasive jet machining, Water jet machining and abrasive water jet machining:
Basic principles, equipments, process variables, mechanics of material removal,
MRR, application and limitations.
Magnetic abrasive finishing, abrasive flow finishing, Electro stream drilling,
shaped tube electrolytic machining.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Advanced machining processes/ VK Jain/ Allied publishers.
REFERENCES:
1. Modern Machining Process / Pandey P.C. and Shah H.S./ TMH.
2. New Technology / Bhattacharya A/ The Institution of Engineers, India
1984.
Course outcomes:
After completion of course, the student shall understand the principle of
working, mechanism of metal removal in the various unconventional machining
process. The student is able to identify the process parameters, their effect and
applications of different processes.