18ME653 ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 3-0-0-3

Course Objectives

 Familiarize the basic concepts of precision and ultra precision machining technologies
 Inculcate knowledge on various technologies used to produce precision components using
micro machining and nano fabrication
 Address the various surface modification methods for improving the surface properties of
metals and non-metals

Course Outcomes

CO1: Recognize the need and identify suitable applications for precision / ultra-precision machining
process
CO2: Express the importance of high-speed precision machining processes and its applications
CO3: Select suitable micro machining and nano fabrication techniques used in manufacturing of
precision components
CO4: Appreciate the concepts of surface modification techniques and its applications to improve the
surface properties of metal and non-metal components

Syllabus

Precision Machining: Ultra Precision turning and grinding: Chemical Mechanical Polishing(CMP) - ELID
process – Partial ductile mode Grinding-Ultra precision grinding- Binderless wheel – Free form optics.
aspherical surface generation Grinding wheel- Design and selection of grinding wheel-High-speed grinding
High-speed milling- Diamond turning.
Micro Machining and Nano Fabrication: micro fabrication – types - top down– bottom up approaches –Micro
Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) - LIGA process –lithography steps –X ray lithography – masks – mask
materials. Micromachining –theory of micromachining –types – concepts – tools used in micromachining –
micro EDM – micro wire cut EDM – micro ECM – micro EDG - abrasive jet micromachining -water jet
micromachining. Laser based micromachining – types of Lasers – diode, Excimer and Ti: Sapphire lasers –
nanosecond pulse micro fabrications – shielding gas. Nano machining techniques- Sub micron lithographic
technique, conventional film growth technique, Chemical etching, Quantum dot fabrication techniques –
MOCVD – Epitaxy techniques.
Surface modification Techniques: Physical and chemical vapour deposition techniques, thermal spray coating
processes, vacuum arc deposition, sputter deposition, surface hardening, e-beam, laser and plasma processing,
diffusion bonding, hot isostatic pressing.

TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCES:

1. Marc J. Madou, “Fundamentals of Microfabrication”, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2002.

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2. Jain, V. K., “Introduction to Micromachining”, Narosa Publishing House, 2010.
3. Tai – Ran Hsu, “MEMS and Microsystems: Design and Manufacturing”, Tata McGraw Hill,
2002.
4. Jain V.K., “Advanced Machining Processes”, Allied Publishers, Delhi, 2002
5. Griffths B., “Manufacturing Surface Technology”, Taylor and Francis, 2001.

Programme outcomes

PO1:
An ability to independently carry out research / investigation and development work to solve practical
problems

PO2:
An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document

PO3:
Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the
program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor
program

PO4:
Acquire ethical and intellectual integrity in research and apply the impact of research outcome for
sustainable development of society

CO-PO Affinity matrix:

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4

CO1 2 1 3 1
CO2 2 2 3 1
CO3 2 2 3 1
CO4 2 2 3 1

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 COURSE PLAN
Course Code : 18ME653 Credits : 3 -0- 0 – 3
Course Title : ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Lecture
Topics Key-words Outcomes
No.
1 Introduction to the course
Introduction to precision and ultra-precision machining
2
concepts and applications
3 Ultra precision grinding / polishing
Precision
4 Ultra precision grinding / polishing
machining, ultra-
Abrasive machining, design and selection of grinding wheels
precision
5-6 for abrasive machining
Quiz -1 machining/
Aspherical surface generation using precision grinding polishing, CO1/CO2
7 Abrasive
process
8 High Speed Machining concepts machining, High
High speed milling : process parameters and machine speed machining,
9-10 Diamond turning
requirements & applications
11 High speed milling tooling requirements
Diamond Turning / Grinding : Introduction, Machine
13-14
requirements and its application
15 Case studies
Assessment -1
14 Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)
15 ELID process – Partial ductile mode grinding
Introduction to Micro Machining and Nano Fabrication and
16
its application
17 Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Chemical
LIGA process –lithography steps – X ray lithography – masks
Mechanical
18-19 – mask materials Polishing, ELID
Quiz 2
process, Micro
20 Theory of micromachining
machining, Nano CO1/ CO3
Types of micro machining– concepts – tools used in
fabrication,
21 micromachining
MEMS, laser
based micro
Micro EDM – Micro wire cut EDM – Micro ECM – Micro
EDG - Abrasive Jet Micromachining - Water Jet machining
22-27 Micromachining
Quiz 3
28-29 Case Study / discussion
30-33 Laser based micro machining
Assessment -2
34-37 Nano machining : Sub micron lithographic technique, Nano machining CO4
conventional film growth technique, Chemical etching, PVD, CVD
Quantum dot fabrication techniques

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 38 Introduction to Surface modification Techniques
39 Physical and chemical vapour deposition techniques Thermal spray
40-41 Thermal spray coating processes, vacuum arc deposition coating
42-43 Sputter deposition, Surface hardening, E-beam process Sputtering
Laser and plasma processing, diffusion bonding, hot isostatic Diffusion
44-45 pressing bonding
Quiz 4
Presentation / Report Project proposal, CO1/CO2/
Literature review CO3/CO4
46-47
Report writing
Industry visit
End Semester Examination

# Note

1.
The students should choose a typical product manufactured by advanced manufacturing process (micro/
precision / ultra-precision / nano). They should submit a project proposal for making the component by
selecting suitable process and machine tool.
2.
They have to review the literature relevant to the process chosen and identify the technological
advancements.
3.
Students have to present their findings and submit the report in the prescribed format at the end of the
semester.
4.
Industrial visits will be planned during the course to expose the students on practical aspects involved
with advanced manufacturing technologies

Course Evaluation

Components Weightage Marks

Periodical Test 1 15 % 15
Periodical Test 2 15 % 15
Continuous Evaluation (Quizzes / Assignments) 10 % 10
Project report and presentation 10% 10
End Semester Exam 50 % 50

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