CASE STUDIES (SET 1) – MACHINE TOOLS & METROLOGY

Instructions: Students are expected to present their study on one of the following topics in a PPT
format. Students must form groups of 4-5 students, and select one of the following topics for their
presentation. Please avoid any clashes in selecting topics.

1. Discuss and compare work holding devices in turning vs. shaping. Discuss the design of a 3-

jaw chuck.

2. Discuss and compare tool holders in turning vs. shaping. Discuss their designs.

3. Discuss mechanism used in horizontal shapers. Discuss the tool motion for cutting a semi-

circle.

4. Discuss the working of a radial drilling machine – parts, functions and working.

5. Discuss the geometry of single point turning tool and their importance.

6. Turning tool materials and types of tools available in the market.

7. Types of lathes – their functions and features.

8. Types of shapers – their functions and features.

9. Discuss vertical lathes – their working and features.

10. Discuss different workpiece features that can be machined on a lathe and a shaper.

11. Discuss the features of the feed gear box in a center lathe.

12. Discuss the basic steps to setup a lathe and turn a simple cylinder of any diameter.

13. Discuss the basic steps to setup a horizontal shaper and machine a flat MS block of size 100 x

100 x 30 mm.

14. Discuss the working of a center lathe – parts, functions and working.