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CLUSTER LEVEL GRADUATE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

NO MEMBER

1 Dr. S. Mohan, Professor, IIT Madras, Chennai

2 Principal, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

Principal, Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Sasthamcotta, 


3
Kollam

4 Principal, College of Engineering, Karunagapally, Kollam

5 Principal, College of Engineering, Perumon, Kollam

6 Principal, Pinnacle School of Engineering and Technology, Anchal, Kollam

Principal, Shahul Hameed Memorial Engineering College, Kadakkal,


7
Kollam

8 Principal, TKM Institute of Technology, Ezhukone, Kollam

9 Principal, Travancore Engineering College, Parippally, Kollam

Principal, Younus College of Engineering and Technology, Pallimukku,


10
Kollam

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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

1. The scheme and syllabi are prepared in accordance with the regulations and
guidelines issued by the KTU from time to time and also as per the decisions
made in the CGPC meetings.

2. The suggestions/modifications suggested while presenting the scheme and syllabi


before CGPC on 8.6.2015 have been incorporated.

3. There is no discrepancy among the soft copy in MS word format, PDF and hard
copy of the syllabi submitted to the CGPC.

4. The document has been verified by all the constituent colleges Coordinator in
charge of syllabus revision of the programme

Dr K E Reby Roy
Associate Professor
TKM College of Eng:
Kollam

Principal of the lead college

Dr. S Ayoob
Principal
TKM College of Engg:
Kollam
Principals of the colleges in which the programme is offered
No Name of the college Principal’s Name Signature
1 TKM College of Engineering, Dr.S Ayoob  
Kollam
2 Principal, Pinnacle  
School of Engineering
Dr. H. Abdul Rauf
and Technology,
Anchal, Kollam

Date: Dr S. Mohan,
Place: Professor, IIT,
Madras
Chairman

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Programme Educational Objective


I. To impart fundamental knowledge to students in the latest topics in Computer
Integrated Manufacturing and Computer Aided Engineering Analysis and to prepare
them for taking up further research in these areas.
II. To design and develop Computer Integrated Manufacturing systems
III. To develop the students, computational and analytical skills that will enable them to
understand real world problems and formulate solutions.
IV. To communicate ideas confidently and effectively with the engineering community,
and society, regarding complex engineering activities.
V. To recognize the need for life - long learning, with a high level of professionalism,
ethical attitude and team work.

Programme outcome
At the end of the program the student will be able to:
1. Professionally apply the knowledge of manufacturing engineering and
management principles to design and develop automated manufacturing
systems.
2. Analyze problems of manufacturing and industrial systems towards
formulation of appropriate design requirements for CIM systems.
3. Develop sustainable and eco - friendly manufacturing systems using the
knowledge of contemporary issues.
4. Apply professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues in the design of
manufacturing systems.
5. Function effectively, individually and in teams on diverse and multidisciplinary
environments to accomplish common goals.
6. Communicate effectively with diversified groups to motivate and exhibit
leadership qualities in the management of an enterprise.
7. Use software packages and techniques for design and operation of advanced
manufacturing systems.
8. Apply the principles of project management for effective execution of
manufacturing projects
9. Design, implement and evaluate advanced manufacturing systems and
processes to ensure consideration for public health, safety and environmental
considerations.
10. Integrate design, manufacturing and associated business functions that combine
the automated segments of a factory or a manufacturing facility
11. Design, conduct and analyze experiments using domain knowledge and
concepts of design of experiments to arrive at error free systems.
12. Pursue life - long learning as a means of enhancing the knowledge and skills.

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Scheme of M. Tech Programme


in Computer Integrated Manufacturing
SEMESTER 1

End Semester

Internal

Credits
Marks
Exam Exam
Course No Name of the Subject L-T-P
Slot Duration
Marks
(hrs)

A 02ME6111 Mathematical Modeling 4-0-0 40 60 3 4

B 02ME6121 CAD/CAM 4-0-0 40 60 3 4

Finite Element Analysis in


C 02ME6131 4-0-0 40 60 3 4
Manufacturing

D 02ME6141 CNC Machine Tools 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

02ME6151.1. Advanced
Materials & Their Processing,
02ME6151.2.Instrumentation
Elective & Control Systems,
E 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
02ME6151 02ME6151.3.Precision
Engineering
02ME6151.4.Tool and Die
Design

02CA6001 Research Methodology 1-1-0 100 - - 2

02ME6161 Seminar 0-0-2 100 - - 2

02ME6171 CAD/CAM Lab 0-0-2 100 - - 1

Total 19-1-4 500 300 - 23

L-Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 24


TOTAL CREDITS : 23

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SEMESTER 2

End Semester

Internal

Credits
Marks
Exam Exam
Course No Name of the Subject L-T-P
Slot Duration
Marks
(hrs)

A 02ME6112 Flexible Manufacturing Systems 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

B 02ME6122 Computer Aided Inspection 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

Advanced Materials removal


C 02ME6132 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Processes
02ME6142.1.Computer Aided
Process Planning and Control
02ME6142.2.Rapid Prototyping
Tooling and Manufacture
Elective
D 02ME6142.3.Mechatronics 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
02ME6142
System Design
02ME6142.4.Design for
Manufacture and Assembly
02ME6142.5.System Dynamics
02ME6152.1.Total Quality
management
02ME6152.2.Principles of
Robotics and Applications
Elective
E 02ME6152.3.Computational 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
02ME6152
Fluid Dynamics
02ME6152.4.MEMS Modeling
02ME6152.5.Advanced
Numerical Techniques

02ME6162 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 - - 2

02ME6172 CIM Lab 0-0-2 100 - - 1

Total 15-0-6 400 300 - 18

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 21


TOTAL CREDITS : 18

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SEMESTER 3 

End Semester

Internal

Credits
marks
Exam Exam
Course No Name of the Subject L-T-P
Slot Duration
Marks
(hrs)
02ME7111.1.Cellular
Manufacturing Systems
02ME7111.2.Lean Manufacturing
Elective 02ME7111.3.Meshless Methods
A 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
02ME7111 02ME7111.4.Engineering
Optimization.
02ME7111.5.Supply Chain
Management.
02ME7121.1.Statistics Process
Control and Non Destructive
Testing
02ME7121.2.Composite Material
Elective Technology
B 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
02ME7121 02ME7121.3.Six Sigma
02ME7121.4.Hydraulics and
Pneumatics
02ME7121.5.Product Life Cycle
Management

02ME7131 Seminar 0-0-2 100 - - 2

02ME7141 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 50 - - 6

Total 6-0-14 230 120 - 14


 

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 20


TOTAL CREDITS : 14
 

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SEMESTER 4 

End Semester

Internal

Credits
Exa Exam

marks
Course
m Name of the Subject L-T-P
No Durati
Slot Mark
s
on
(hrs)

02ME71
- Project (Phase 2) 0-0-21 70 30 - 12
12

Total 0-0-21 70 30 - 12

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 21


TOTAL CREDITS : 12

TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS : 67 


   

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SEMESTER -1
Syllabus and Course Plan 

   

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6111 Mathematical Modeling 4-0-0-4 2015
Course Objective
Students will be able to understand the fundamental concepts and methods Tensor.
To develop the iterative techniques for the solution of linear algebraic systems
To develop the concepts of numerical differentiation and integration
To study concepts and techniques in statistical methodology

Syllabus
Tensor Analysis, Numerical solution of algebraic and Transcendental equations, Numerical
Differentiation and Integration, Interpolation, Probability and Statistics, Testing of
hypothesis, goodness of fit.

Expected outcome
Students shall be able to- apply problem-solving using techniques in vector and tensor
calculus in diverse situations in physics, engineering and other mathematical contexts.
Analyze the convergent properties of the iterative algorithms
Find the numerical approximation of the integrals
To design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

References:
1. E. Kreyzig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley Custom Learning Solutions, 2011.
2. D. S. Watkins, Fundamentals of Matrix Computations, John Wiley, 2010
3. M. K. Jain, S. R. K. Iyengar, and R. K. Jain, Numerical Methods for Scientific and
Engineering Computation, 4th Ed., New Age International, 2003
4. D.S. Chandrashekaraiah and L. Debnath, Continuum Mechanics, Academic Press, 1994.
5. M.K. Jain, S.R.K. Iyenger and R.K. Jain, Computational Methods for Partial Differential
Equations, 2nd Edition, New Age International, 2015
6. R. Courant and D. Hilbert, Methods of Mathematical Physics,John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
7. P.V. O’Neil, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Cengage Learning, 2007
8. G. B. Arfken, H. J. Weber and F.Harris, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 7th Ed.,
Academic Press,2012

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Course Plan

Examination
% of Marks

Semester
in End
Hours
Module Contents

Tensor Analysis: introduction, summation conventions,


Transformation of coordinates, covariant and contravariant
vectors, tensors of higher order, symmetric and skew
I 10 15
symmetric tensors, outer product of tensors, inner product of
tensors, Riemannian space, conjugate tensor, christoffel
symbols, transformation of christoffel symbols, gradient

Numerical Methods: solution of algebraic and Transcendental


equations, Bisection method, RegulaFalsi method, Newton
II Raphson method, Simultaneous equations: Gauss Elimination 10 15
method, Crouts method, Gauss Seidel method, eigenvalue and
Eigen vectors of a matrix. Power method, Jacobi method.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM


Interpolation: Newton interpolation formula, central
difference interpolation formula, Lagrange’s interpolation,
III 9 15
divided differences, Newton’s Divided differences, Hermits
interpolating polynomial.

Numerical Differentiation and Integration: introduction,


IV derivatives using Newton’s forward and backward difference 9 15
formula, maxima and minima of interpolating polynomial.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Probability: Conditional probability, Baye’s Theorem,
moment generating functions, Probability Distribution,
V Expectations of random variables. Mean variance and 10 20
moment generating functions of Binomial, Poisson’s and
Normal Distributions.
Testing of hypothesis, Type I and Type II errors, Tests for
VI sample mean, difference of means single proportion, 9 20
goodness of fit, testing of attributes.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6121 CAD/CAM 4-0-0-4 2015
Course Objective
Students will be able to understand the various CAD/CAM and CNC processes , study
advanced features of CAM, to understand the associativity between design and
manufacturing

Syllabus
CAD Methodology, Computer Graphics, 2D and 3D Transformations, CAD/CAM exchange
data, CAD/CAM integration, Elements of NC Systems, CNC, manual and computer aided
part programming, direct numerical control and distributed numerical control.

Expected outcome
Students shall be able to describe various operations in numerical control system and part
programming.
Understand the interactive computer graphics architecture.
Enhance their perspective of modern computer system with modeling, analysis and
interpretation of 2D and 3D visual information
Able to describe CNC machining and interfaces of CAM and CNC

References:
1. Ibrahim Zeid& R. Sivasubramanian, " CAD/CAM, Theory and Practaice ", Tata
McGraw-Hill Co. Ltd. New Delhi, 2010.
2. David F.Rogers and Alan Adams.J, " Mathematical Elements for Computer Graphics
",McGraw-Hill Publishing Company International, Second Edition, 2010.
3. William M.Newman, Robert F.Sproull, " Principles of Interactive Computer Graphics",
McGraw-Hill International Book Company, 2010.
4. Groover M.P., " Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated
Manufacturing” Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi,Third Edition, 2010.
5. P. Radhakrishnan, S. Subramanyan, V. Raju, " CAD/CAM/CIM ” New Age
International,Third Edition 2008.
6. P.N. Rao, “ CAD/CAM; Principles And Application, Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd. New
Delhi , Third Edition, 2014.

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Course Plan

Examination
% of Marks

Semester
in End
Hours
Module Contents

Computer Aided Design – Definition, Functional areas, CAD


methodology, CAD System architecture. Interactive Computer
Graphics Display- display devices – Vector generation-algorithm
I 9 15
for line- Bresenham’s algorithm, DDA algorithm, - 2D and 3D
transformation: - Translation, Scaling, Rotation, Concatenation,
Reflection and Shading.
Windowing Clipping, Hidden line removal, Hidden surface
removal, Projections parametric representation of Ellipse, Parabola 6
and Hyperbola.
CAD/CAM Data Exchange: Evaluation of data- exchange formats,
II 15
Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) data
representations and structure, Graphics Kernel System (GKS) 4
features and implementation, STEP Architecture, implementation,
DXF.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
CAD – CAM Integration – Introduction, Identification of Cut
boundaries and cutting tools, Cutter path and Cutter specification 4
DATA (CLDATA).
III 15
Basic components of an NC system, classification, merits and
demerits, applications ,the cost of NC/CNC, NC coordinate system, 5
NC motion control system, interpolation, NC words & codes.
Application of NC -Machine tool application, NC application
characteristics and other NC applications, NC part programming
IV formats, NC coding systems (ISO and EIA), manual part 9 15
programming cutter radius compensation, tool nose radius
compensation, tool wear compensation.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Computer assisted part programming, part programming with APT,


APT statement , the Macro statements in APT, NC part
programming using CAD/CAM, Advantages of CAD/CAM in NC
part programming , manual data input (MDI), canned cycles, sub
V 10 20
routines, do loop, mirroring features, engineering analysis of NC
positioning systems, open loop and closed loop positioning
systems, precision in NC positioning.

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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and DNC: Features of CNC,


Functions of CNC, Elements of CNC machines, advantages of
CNC, machine control unit for CNC, CNC software, direct
VI 10 20
numerical control-objectives of direct numerical control
,advantages distributed numerical control- configurations ,functions
of a DNC system.
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
Finite Element Analysis in
02ME6131 4-0-0-4 2015
Manufacturing

Course Objective
Develop comprehensive knowledge in the fundamental mathematical and physical basis
of FEM.
To enable the students to formulate the design problems into FEA
Develop finite element formulations of engineering problems from a variety of
application areas including stress, heat transfer, and vibration analysis.

Syllabus
Basics of theory of Elasticity, variational calculus, Numerical integration, Finite element
modeling, implementing boundary conditions, 1D static structural Analysis, 2D analysis,
Isoperimetric elements, Axisymmetric analysis, 3D analysis, Dynamic Analysis, 1D and
2D analysis Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics, 3D structural analysis, Application in
manufacturing.

Expected outcome
Students shall be able to:
Identify mathematical model for solution of common engineering problems.
Formulate simple problems into finite elements.
Solve structural, thermal, fluid flow problems

References:
1. Rao, S. S., The Finite Element Method in Engineering, 5th Edition, Elsevier 2011
2. Reddy, J.N. " An Introduction to the Finite Element Method ", McGraw-Hill, 2005.
3.Thirupathi R chamdrupatla, Belegundu,A.D., "Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering", PHI, 2006.
4. Bathe, K.J., " Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, PHI,2010.
5. David V Hutton., “ Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis” McGraw Hill
Education, 2005
6. Kobayashi, S, Soo-Ik-Oh and Altan, T, "Metal Forming and the Finite Element
Methods", Oxford University Press, 1989

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% of Marks in
End Semester
Examination
Hours
Module Contents

Introduction, historical background, general procedure,


applications, advantages, Theory of elasticity, stress and
I 9 15
equilibrium, strain displacement relationship, plane stress, plane
strain and axi-symmetric approximation. Temperature effect.
Potential energy and equilibrium, principles of minimum potential
energy. The Raleigh Ritz method, Gelarkin method, Saint – 5
Venant’s principle.
II 15
Solution of Algebraic equations, Banded and skyline solutions,
Numerical Integration using Gauss quadrature. 4

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM


Finite element modeling – Types of elements, Discretization.
Shape functions – Types (linear and quadratic). 4
Boundary conditions, penalty and elimination approach,
III Multipoint constraints, properties of stiffness matrices, local and 15
global co-ordinates, derivation of element equations, Global 6
equations, load vector on axial beam element.
Derivation of element equations, Global equations, load vector of
IV Truss element, bending beam elements. Two dimensional 10 15
problems with CST, LST.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Isoparametric Formulation four nodded and eight nodded
quadrilateral elements, Axi-symmetric solid subjected to axi-
symmetric loading.
V 9 20
One Dimensional Heat transfer element, applications to One
Dimensional heat transfer Problems, 2-Dimensional heat transfer
problems.
3D Problems in stress analysis, Dynamic problems – Element
4
mass matrices. Evaluation of Eigen value and Eigen vectors.
VI 20
Solving elemental manufacturing problems like upsetting, sheet
3
bending, drawing, extrusion.

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Convergence, Requirements for convergence, h-refinement and p-


3
refinement, complete and incomplete interpolation functions,
Pascal’s triangle.
END SEMESTER EXAM

 
 

   

   
   

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6141 CNC Machine Tools 3-0-0-3 2015
Course Objective
Student will be able to explain the terminology used to describe CNC machine tools,
describe the major factors in the development of CNC machines, Implement CNC
programs for machining operations.

Syllabus
CNC machines principles, different types of CNC machine tools, Flexible Fixtures, CNC
drives, Transmission elements, design of Spindle, Slide control, control system,
Programming of CNC machine Tools.

Expected outcome
students shall be able to:
Develop NC Programming (Manual and Computerized), Design and machine using
CAD/CAM packages,

References:
1. Radhakrishnan P, “Computer Numerical Control Machinesand Computer Aided
Manufacture”, New Academic Science, 2014.
2. YoramKoren, “Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems”, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co.,
2005.
3. David Gibbs and Thomas Crandall, CNC Machining and Programming: An Introduction,
Industrial Press Inc., 2003.
4. THK (TSK) Ball Screws and Linear Motion Systems Manual, 1998.
5.Kirloskar DC Servo Motors Catalogue, 1995. Use Siemens or Fanuc servomotor manual
6. Programming Instruction Manuals of CNC Lathes and Machining Centres, 2001.
7. Korta, "Ball Screws” 1985..
8. HMT, Mechatronics, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi,1998.
9. James Madison, " CNC Machining Hand Book ", Industrial Press Inc., 1996.
10. Sadasivan, T.A. and Sarathy, D, " Cutting Tools for Productive Machining ", Widia
(India)Ltd., August 1999.
11. Peter Smid, " CNC Programming Hand Book ", Industrial Press Inc., 2007
12. Siemens or fanuc CNC programme manual

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Course Plan

% of Marks in
End Semester
Examination
Hours
Module Contents

Developments of CNC Machines – Principles features –

I Advantages – Economic benefits – Direct numerical control – 7 15


Distributed numerical control.

Working principle of different types of CNC machine tools – CNC

II lathe – Turning centre – Milling centre – Machining centre – CNC 8 15


grinders – CNC turret press – Laser cutting machines etc.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Linear guideways and slideways – Tooling systems – Flexible

III fixtures and fixturing elements – ATC – APC – Chip handling in 7 15


CNC machines.

CNC drives, Different types of motors elements used to convert


rotary motion in linear motion, various mechanisms transmission
IV 8 15
elements – Gears – Timing belts – Bearings – Design of Main
spindle.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Slide controls – Microprocessor based control system – Typical

V CNC systems – Standard and optical features of CNC control 7 20


system – Feedback control devices.

Programming of CNC machine tools – Axis definitions – Datum


specification – Programming examples, use of fixed cycles –
VI 7 20
advantages and examples – Programming in CNC lathe – CNC
mill etc.

END SEMESTER EXAM

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
Advanced Materials and
02ME6151.1 3-0-0-3 2015
Their Processing

Course Objective
To enable students the complete insight of engineering materials for selecting exact
material required for various engineering applications.

Syllabus
The structure and properties of materials, Solidification of Metals, Solid materials,
Advanced metallic materials, Biomaterials, Superalloys, Smart materials, Shape memory
alloys, Composites, Non ferrous metals and alloys.

Expected outcome
Students shall able to enhance knowledge of advanced materials, their processing and
application

References:
1. Kenneth G .Budinski, Michael K Budinski “Engineering Materials” Prentice Hall,
2009
2.Bhargava A K., “Engineering Materials: Polymers, Ceramics and Composites”
Prentice Hall of India, 2005
3.Balasubramaniam R., “Callister's Materials science and Engineering” , Wiley –
India,2008
4.Kalpakjian. “Manufacturing processes for Engineering Materials”, Wesley
Publishing Co,2003
5. Bandyopadhyay A K., “Nano Materials”, New Age International. 2008
6. Lawrence H Vanvlack “Elements of Material Science and Engineering” ,Pearson
,6th edition 2008
7. SeropeKalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid “Manufacturing Engineering and
Technology” Pearson,2006
8. S.K.HajraChawdhary , “Material Science and processes”, India Book distributing
co.,2003

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% of Marks in
End Semester
Examination
Hours
Module Contents

The structure and properties of materials: The origin of


Engineering materials ,forming engineering materials from the
elements ,The nature of metals ,The nature of Ceramics, The
I nature of Polymers and the nature of Composites. The property 7 15
spectrum, chemical properties, physical properties, Mechanical
properties, Manufacturing considerations and selection of
materials.
Solidification of Metals : Solid solution ,Phase diagrams, Iron –
Carbon system, heat treatment processes, case hardening and
surface treatment .strengthening of metals, deformation of metals, 7
II 15
failure of metals, Corrosion and oxidation ,metallurgy of welding,
brazing and soldering, testing of materials including non
destructive testing.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Solid materials: Classification, Ceramics, composites and metal
glasses, Super hard materials, Plastics. Magnetic alloys, Bearing
III alloys, Aluminium, Titanium and their alloys. Intermetallics, Ni 7 15
and Ti aluminides. Alloying techniques- Thermal, and chemical
methods, Powder metallurgy techniques.
Advanced metallic materials: Dual phase steels, Micro alloyed,
High strength low alloy (HSLA) steel, Transformation induced
plasticity (TRIP) steel, Maraging steel. Nanomaterials:
IV 8 15
Preparation of nano particles, synthesis, properties and
applications of SiC, Alumina, Zirconia and nano crystalline
materials.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Biomaterials, Superalloys, Smart materials, Shape memory alloys:
Principle, types, applications. Advanced Composite Materials:
V Classification, Processing and Applications of GFRP and CFRP. 7 20
Advanced structural ceramics: WC, TiC, TaC, Al2O3, SiC,
Si3N4, CBN and diamond: properties and applications.
Non ferrous metals and alloys: Aluminum and its alloys, Copper
and its alloys ,Lead and its alloys, Tin, Bearing Metal, Babbit
VI 8 20
metal ,Zinc and its alloys, Nickel and its alloys, Alloys for High
temperature service.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction

Instrumentation and Control


02ME6151.2 3-0-0-3 2015
Systems

Course Objective
To provide knowledge on the fundamentals of measurement science and measuring
instruments.
To provide a knowledge on the basics of control system theory.

Syllabus
System, control system, mathematical models, Block diagram, Time response , frequency
response, bode plot, polar plot, Stability analysis, Controllers, Measuring instruments,
Transducers, Data Acquisition System, Virtual instrumentation

Expected outcome
Students shall be familiar with measurement techniques and the use of measuring
instruments.
Will have working knowledge for dealing with problems involving control system
fundamentals

References:
1.Katsuhiko Ogata., “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd,2010
2. George Stephanopoulos., “Chemical Process Control an Introduction to Theory and
Practice”, Prentice Hall, 1984.
3.Jain,R.K., “Mechanical and Industrial Measurements”, Khanna Publishers,2008
4.Doeblin E.O., “Measurement Systems- Application and Design”, McGraw hill,2004
5.ThomasBeckwit, Marangoni,R.D.,JohnLienhard., “Mechanical Measurements”,
Pearson edu. Sixth Edition 2008.

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System, importance of control system, basic components of a


control system, open loop, closed loop- effects of feedback- overall
I gain, stability, noise. Examples of control system, mathematical 7 15
models, transfer function, mechanical translational systems,
mechanical rotational systems. Block diagram, signal flow graph.
Time response, test signals, order, degree, poles and zeros;
response of first and second order system with step, ramp and
impulse response. Time domain specifications, steady state error,
II 8 15
static error constants, steady state error for step, ramp and parabolic
signals. Frequency response, frequency domain specifications, bode
plot, polar plot.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Stability analysis, types of stability, Liapunov stability criteria,
location of poles and zeros, Routh Hurwitz criteria, Nyquist
III 7 15
criteria, Root locus. Controllers- P, PD, PID; compensators- lag,
lead.
Methods of measurements, instrument classification, characteristics
of instruments- static and dynamic, errors, classification of errors,
errors in measuring instrument. Transducers- characteristics, types-
IV 8 15
piezo electric, thermoelectric, capacitive, resistance,
electromagnetic, inductive, photovoltaic, LVDT, strain gauge,
photoelectric; sensors
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Measurement- level, viscosity, linear motion, force, torque, strain,
V vibration, pressure, temperature, flow rate, moisture content and 7 20
humidity, velocity, acceleration
Data acquisition system (DAQ)- A/D and D/A convertors, DAQ–
analog and digital. Single channel DAQ, multichannel DAQ, pc
VI based DAQ. Data logger- block diagram, multiplexing- digital to 7 20
analog, analog to digital. Virtual instrumentation - components,
classes. Introduction to lab view, condition monitoring.
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Introduction

02ME6151.3 Precision Engineering 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To equip students with fundamental theories and technologies for precision design.
To introduce students benefits of precision engineering.
To provide students extensive training in development and use of linear and nonlinear
tolerance models.
To introduce students concept of sensitivity analysis for precision design analysis.

Syllabus
Accuracy, Factors Affecting Accuracy, Tolerancing ,Datum Systems, Tolerance Analysis,
Tolerance Charting Techniques, Surface Finish, Precision Machining.

Expected outcome
Students shall be able to use basic knowledge in mechanisms and mathematical tool to model
to design products with quality.
Able to conduct tolerance allocation and analysis for precision machine design and
assessment.
Able to conduct sensibility analysis for precision design optimization.

References:
1.Murthy R L, “Precision Engineering in Manufacturing”, New Age International
Publishers, 2005.
2.Mark J Madou, “Fundamentals of Micro Fabrication”, CRC Press, 2011.
3.NinoTanigudi, “Nanotechnology”, Oxford University Press, New York, 2003.
4. Davidson, “Handbook of Precision Engineering”, Vol. 1, 12, McMillan, 1972.
5. Jaeger R C, “Introduction to Micro Electronics Fabrication”, Addison Wesley, England,
2002.
6. Chang C V and Sze S M , “VLSI Technology”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
7. BhartBhusshan, “Handbook of Nano Technology”, Springer Germany, 2004.

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Accuracy: Introduction-Concept of Accuracy of Machine Tools-


Spindle and Displacement Accuracies-Accuracy of numerical control 4
Systems-Errors due to Numerical Interpolation, Displacement
Measurement System, Velocity Lags.
I 15
Factors Affecting Accuracy: Static stiffness and its influence on
machining accuracy, inaccuracies due to thermal effects, influence of
forced vibrations on accuracy, dimensional wear of cutting tools and 4
its influence on accuracy.

Tolerancing: Tolerance Zone Conversion-Surfaces, Features,


Features of Size, Datum Features-Datum Oddly Configured and
II Curved Surfaces as Datum Features, Equalizing Datums -Datum 7 15
Feature of Representation-Form Controls, Orientation Controls-
Logical Approach to Tolerancing.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Datum Systems : Design of freedom, Grouped Datum Systems-


different types, two and three mutually perpendicular grouped datum
planes; Grouped datum system with spigot and recess, pin and hole;
III 7 15
Grouped Datum system with spigot and recess pair and tongue – slot
pair – Computation of Transnational and rotational accuracy,
Geometric analysis and application.

Tolerance Analysis: Process Capability, Mean, Variance, Skewness, 4


Kurtosis, Process Capability Metrice, Cp, Cpk, Cost aspects. Feature
Tolerances, Geometric Tolerances.
IV 15
Surface Finish: Review of relationship between attainable tolerance
grades and different machining process. Cumulative effect of 3
tolerances sure fit law, normal law and truncated normal law.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

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Tolerance Charting Techniques: Operation Sequence for typical shaft


type of components, Preparation of Process drawings for different
operations, Tolerance worksheets and centrally analysis, Examples.
V 8 20
Design features to facilitate machining; Datum Features – functional
and manufacturing. Components design – Machining considerations,
Redesign for manufactured, Examples.

Precision Machining: Concept, Finish turning, finish boring, finish


VI grinding, Precision Cylindrical Grinding, Micro machining, Precision 7 20
Micro Drilling.
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6151.4 Tool and Die Design 3-0-0-3 2015
Course Objective
Students will be able to Implement the tool design process when designing tooling for the
manufacturing of a product.
Apply Geometric Tolerancing principles in the designs of tooling.
Evaluate and select appropriate materials for tooling applications.
Design, develop, and evaluate cutting tools and work holders for a manufactured product.

Syllabus
Cutting Tool Design, Analyses and Design of Jigs and Fixture, Design of press tools,
Design of forging dies, Design of injection molds, Die casting die design

Expected outcome
Students shall be able to develop the conceptual design, manufacturing framework and
systematic analysis of design problems on the machine tools.
Apply the design procedures for different types of design problems die design and jigs and
fixtures etc.
Design, develop, and evaluate cutting tools and work holders for a manufactured product

References:
1. Donaldson: “Tool Design”, Tata McGraw Hill,2012
2. ASTM: “Fundamentals of Tool Design”PRENTICE-HALL,
3. P.C.Sharma: “A Textbook of Production Engineering”., S.Chand Publication,
N.Delhi,1999
4. IvanaSuchy, “Handbook of Die Design”, 2nd edition McGraw Hill,2005
5. Ventatraman, “Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Press Tools”, Ascent Series Tata McGraw
Hill,2005.
6. Deshpande D. L., “Basic Tools”, 2nd edition University Press.

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Cutting Tool Design: Fundamentals of Cutting tools design,


cutting tools and their principal elements, Tool geometry, system
I 7 15
of nomenclatures and their interrelations, setting for the grinding
of various basic cutting tool (turning, drilling, milling).
Analyses and Design of Jigs and Fixture: Principles of jig and
fixture design, Dual cylinder location, diamond pin analysis, V-
block analysis, design principles of centralizes, various
mechanisms and design of equalizers, analysis for optimum
II 8 15
number of clamping forces required and calculation of their
magnitudes, concept of modular fixtures, design of fixtures for
NC/CNC machines, computer applications in fixture design and
analysis.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Design of press tools: Components of die design, design of die
blocks, punches and strippers, methods of holding punches, sketches
of stock stops, Design procedure for progressive dies, compound dies
III 8 15
and combination dies for press tool operation forging die design for
drop and machine forging parts. Computer applications in press tool
design.
Design of forging dies: Grain flow considerations, parting line
selection, draft, design problems involving ribs, bosses and fillets.
Flash and flash control, determination of number of impressions
IV required and their sequence, design steps and analysis of forging 7 15
dies, detail calculations, shrinkage, cavity shapes, heat transfer
considerations, cooling and ejection systems, automation in forging
operations, computer aided design and analysis.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Design of injection molds: Principles of melt processing, product
considerations, determination of economical number of cavities,
temperature control of injection molds, calculation of mold
V 7 20
opening force and ejection force. Detail design of cooling system,
ejection system and gating system. Mold ability features, mold
flow analysis.
Die casting die design : Metals for die casting, specific details of
die construction, casting ejectors, side cores, loose die pieces,
VI slides, types of cores, directional solidification, types of feeders, 7 20
die venting, water cooling, design aspects of die casting dies,
defects.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02CA6001 Research Methodology 1-1-0-2 2015

Course Objective
Students should get the ability to identify problem related to research topic and to
characterize the research problems.
To developed physical insight about the research design and to develop a more reliable
design.
To study about the research by the methods of data analysis and to develop report and
thesis according to the data.

Syllabus
Introduction to research , objectives of research-types of research, research problems
review of literature, research design, data collection and analysis, research reporting,
research application and ethics

Expected outcome
Students will develop an understanding of the potential benefits and technical challenges
associated with conducting a research and the development of thesis and reports according
to the research carried out.

References:
1. Donald R. Cooper, Pamela s. Schindler, Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw-
Hill.
2. Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, Research Methodology: An Introduction for
Science and Engineering Students, Wiley
3. C. R. Kothari, Research Methodology Methods and Technique, Tata McGraw-Hill.
4. Leedy, P.D. and Ormirod, J.E., Practical Research : Planning and Design, Prentice
Hall
5. Donald H. McBurney, Research Methods, Thomson Learning.
6. Turabian, K.L Revised by Grossman, J. and Bennert, A., A Manual for writers of term
papers, thesis and dissertation, University of Chicago press.

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Introduction To Research : Meaning and definition of Research-


Motivation and Objectives of research-Types of research- fundamental –
I applied descriptive-analytical– qualitative-quantitative-conceptual- 5 9
empirical-research and scientific methods-research process-criteria for
good research 
Research Problems : Sources Of Research Problems-Characteristics Of A
Research Problem- Problem Defining Techniques-Sources Of Literature-
II Review Of Literature-Issues And Gap Areas Identification-Purpose of 4 9
study- exploratory and descriptive-qualities of good hypothesis-null and
alternative hypothesis- importance of hypothesis testing
FIRST ASSESSMENT
Research Design :Features of good design- different research designs –
Laboratory and field experiments- measurement concepts- scales and
III levels- Measurement of variables- Factors affecting validation- Internal 4 9
and external validation- Reliability- Stability methods- Development of
experimental and sample designs.
Data Collection And Analysis: Methods of data collection- Data sources
– Surveys and questionnaires- Methods of data collection and their utility-
Concepts of statistical population- Sampling techniques – Probabilistic and
IV 5 9
non-probabilistic samples- Sample size determination issues- Primary and
secondary data analysis- Use of computers, internet and library- Data
analysis with statistical packages- Preparation of data for analysis
SECOND ASSESSMENT
Research Reporting : Purpose of written reports- Concept of audience-
Types of reports- Structure and components of reports- Technical report
and thesis- Features of a good thesis- Layout and language of reports-
V 5 12
Illustrations- Tables- Referencing- Footnotes- Intellectual contents of the
thesis- Making oral presentations- Effective communications- Publishing
research findings-Defending the thesis.
Research Application And Ethics: Application of results of research
outcome- environmental impacts- Professional ethics- Ethical issues and
committees- Copy right- Royalty- Intellectual property rights- Patent laws
VI 5 12
and patenting- Reproduction of published material- Plagiarism- Citation
and acknowledgement- Reproducibility and accountability- Developing
research proposals.

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Course Year of
Course Name L-T-P-Credits
No. Introduction
02ME6161 Seminar 0-0-2-2 2015
Course Objective
To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers and
books.
4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
5. Improve the writing and presentation skills

Approach
The student is expected to make a presentation for 30 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study at the end of the semester.A committee shall
evaluate the seminar based on the report and coverage of the topic, presentation and ability to
answer the questions put forward by the committee.
Distribution of marks for the seminar is as follows.
Total Marks : 100
Marks for the report: 30
Presentation: 40
Ability to answer questions on the topic: 30
Expected outcome
Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to
1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Improve the writing and presentation skills.
3.Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project

   

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02ME6171 CAD/CAM LAB 0-0-2-2 2015

Course Objective
To review and train in CAD Modeling.
To train on various areas of finite element analysis of mechanical components.
To expose students to modern control system ( fanuc and Sinumeric)
To familiarize with CNC lathe and CNC Milling machine.
To train on part programming and program generation in CAM Packages

List of Experiments/ Exercises


Computer Aided Drafting,
Geometric Modeling
Modeling and analysis using FEA software,
Manual and computer assisted part programming
Component manufacture in CNC Milling machine
Component manufacture in CNC Lathe.
Simulation of Machining using CAM software.

Expected outcome
Students will be able to review and train in CAD modeling .
Students will get trained on various areas of finite element analysis of Mechanical
components.
Students should be able to make a part program for CNC turning & milling

   

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
02ME6112 3-0-0-3 2015
SYSTEMS
Course Objective
To impart knowledge about the design, operation, and selection of Flexible Manufacturing
Systems and their integration in today's production environments.
To use computers in the area of manufacturing to reduce manual processing and linking
computers to all the manufacturing machines and increase the productivity, reduce the
unnecessary costs.

Syllabus
FMS layouts, Group technology, DNC, Automated material handling, Tool management,
Tool inspection, Networking concepts, process planning , Development and implementation
of FMS, quantitative analysis of FMS

Expected Outcome
Student should be able
To know about FMS and its various aspects
To understand the concept of group technology
To design automated material handling and storage systems for a typical production
system.
To design a manufacturing cell and cellular manufacturing system

References:
1.Parrish D. J, “Flexible manufacturing”, Butterworth – Heinemann Ltd, 1990
2.Groover M. P, “Automation, production systems and computer integrated manufacturing”,
Prentice Hall India (P) Ltd., 2002
3.Shivanand H. K., Benal M. M and Koti V, “Flexible manufacturing system”, New
AgeInternational (P) Limited. Publishers, 2006
4. Kusiak A., “Intelligent manufacturing systems”, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ,1990
5.Considine D. M. & Considine G. D, “Standard handbook of industrial
automation”,Chapman and Hall, London, 1986
6. Ranky P. G, “The design and operation of FMS”, IFS Pub, U. K, 1998
7.Joseph Talavage & Hannam, “Flexible Manufacturing Systems in Practice”, Marcel
Dekker Inc.,1987
8. Kant Vajpayee, “Principles of Computer Integrated Manufacturing”,Prentice Hall of
India,1995
9. W.W. Luggen: Flexible Manufacturing Cells and Systems, Prentice-Hall International,
Inc., 1991.

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Introduction to manufacturing system – Flexible manufacturing


I cell – Flexible manufacturing system – CIM- FMS layouts – 7 15
Advantages and disadvantages.

Group technology – Classification and coding – Production flow


analysis – Machine cell design – Simple problems – Flexible
II 8 15
assembly systems – FMS components and its function – Work
piece handling.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Distributed numerical control – Communicates between machines
and control unit hierarchical data processing in DNC system –
III 8 15
Adaptive control in machine tool – Automated material handling,
design of AGV’s

Automates storage and retrieval system, interfacing and various


IV systems – Industrial robots – Tool management, tool identification 7 15
– Tool monitoring – Tool inspection - CMM

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Networking concepts – OS1 – MAP- TOP – LAN – WAN etc.
V Topologies, protocol – Manufacturing database, process planning 7 20
– CAPP systems – Advantages – ERP modules.
Development and implementation of FMS different phases –
System integration – System configuration – Simulation –
VI Hardware and software development – Installation and 7 20
implementation - Benefits of FMS, quantitative analysis of FMS.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6122 Computer Aided Inspection 3-0-0-3 2015
Course Objective
To get complete insight of inspection fundamentals and various equipments used for
inspection. Gather knowledge of different methods of inspection and automated inspection
in particular.
To understand the latest inspection methodology such as vision metrology and the industrial
application and implementation of vision based metrology and inspection procedure.

Syllabus
Automated inspection, light source and Interferometry as a method of inspection, laser
metrology, Length measuring machine, universal measuring machine and coordinate
measuring machine. Machine vision metrology and the application in inspection of
industrial products.

Expected outcome
Students should be able to utilize inspection procedure to improve the quality of products
manufactured.
Automated inspection capability is to be implemented in various industries and process and
step by step inspection of various stages of manufacturing .Understand the errors due to
human intervention and the methods to avoid errors and get better quality products and
capability of manufacturing.

References:
1. MikelP.Groover “Automation ,production systems and computer integrated Mfg”
PHI,2nd edition,2011
2. Gupta I.C “Engineering Metrology” DhanpatRai, 7th edition,2012
3. Jain R.K “Engineering Metrology” Khanna Publishers,20th edition ,2014
4. Robert J Hocken& Paulo H Pereira ., “Co-ordinate Measuring Machines and Systems”,
2nd edition 2012
5. Toru Yoshizawa “Hand book of optical metrology Principles and applications” 2nd
edition 2015
6. P.Hariharan “Basics of Interferometry” 2012

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Automated inspection system : Fundamentals of inspection, types of


inspection ,inspection procedure ,inspection accuracy ,inspection vs
testing, automated inspection ,timing of inspection, Product inspection,
I Acceptance sampling, Computer-aided, Lot rejection, Lot Acceptance, 7 15
Contact vs. Noncontact Measurement for Computer-Aided Inspection,
Computer Aided Inspection and Quality Control, Sampling versus
100% inspection.
Optical measurements : Light sources for Interferometry ,optical flat ,
interferometers, types of interferometers. Optical microscope,
interference microscope, Tool makers microscope, Vision systems,–
II Application in Linear and Angular measurements optical inspection, 8 15
Optical Triangulation Techniques - Non Contact Sensors For Surface
Finish Measurements- non contact non optical inspection technologies-
Electrical field- radiation techniques- ultrasonic methods.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Laser Metrology – Types of lasers and features – Optics and its
arrangements in laser metrology- Precision instrument based on Laser –
Use of Lasers – Principle – Laser Interferometer ,Applications of lasers
III in calibration, measurements – Laser Interferometry for form 8 15
measurement, speckle measurements, Laser scanners. Errors in laser
measurements.
Length measuring machine(LMM),Universal measuring
machine(UMM),Co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) – Contact type
CMM – Configurations, parts and its features, types of probes, probe
compensation. Non-Contact type CMM – Features, probes.
IV Specifications.
7 15
Errors in CMM measurement – Calibration of CMM – measuring
scales, accuracy – Moiré fringes – Applications of CMM for
dimensional and form measurements.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Machine Vision Metrology: Machine vision system – Methods for
sensing objects, image processing, segmentation, pattern recognition.
V Filters in image processing and analysis. Image histogram and
7 20
processing. Applications in metrology.
Productivity through inspection solutions :Advanced non destructive
imaging, sensing and inspection technologies and its application in
VI aerospace, metals and castings, oil & gas ,power generation and
7 20
transportation.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
ADVANCED MATERIAL
02ME6132 3-0-0-3 2015
REMOVAL PROCESSES
Course Objective
To understand metal cutting and cutting tool materials, special machining processes, unconventional
machining processes, micro machining processes.

Syllabus
Mechanics of orthogonal cutting, chip formation, cutting tool material, tool life machinability, un
conventional machining, micro machining

Expected outcome
To impart knowledge in various fields of advanced manufacturing technology

References:
1. E.J.A. Armarego & R.H. Brown ,The Machining of Metals ,Prentice Hall Inc.
2. A. Bhattacharyya ,Metal Cutting Theory Practice New Central Book Agency (p) Ltd,
Calcutta.
3. M.C. Shaw ,Metal Cutting Principles ,CBS Publishers
4. Geoffry Boothroyd ,Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine Tools ,McGraw Hill
5. K.C. Jain & L.N. Agrawal ,Metal Cutting Science and Production Technology
6. V. Arshinov ,Metal Cutting Theory & Cutting Tool Design ,MIR Publishers.

Course Plan

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Module Contents

Deformation of metals during machining – Mechanics of


Orthogonal cutting and chip formation-types of chip- chip
I breakers–chip thip thickness ratio-velocity relationship during chip 7 15
removal- cutting forces in orthogonal cutting – Shear angle
relationship – shear strain-Oblique cutting.

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Friction and heat sources in metal cutting-i– cutting fluids –


properties of cutting fluid- purpose of cutting fluid-types of cutting
II fluid- Cutting temperature- measurement of temperature-factors 8 15
affecting temperature-Development of tool material-
characteristics of tool material-types of tool material.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Tool wear – Tool life and machinability –Different types of tool


wear- geometry of tool wear- measurement of tool wear-factors
III 8 15
affecting tool life-tool life equations- variables affecting
machinability- machinability index- Economics of Machining

Abrasive process – Diamond Turning– Creep feed grinding –


IV Honing –honing tool-Lapping process –advantages- super 7 15
finishing – High Quality surfaces- buffing polishing.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Ultrasonic machining– machining unit-process characteristics-
V application-Thermal Metal removal process – ECM – Chemical 7 20
machining.
LBM- working principle of laser beam machining-Equipment and
machining procedures-process characteristics-advantages-
VI 7 20
limitations.- EDM- working principle-process characteristics-
applications-Wire Cut EDM – Micro machining.
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS
02ME6142.1 3-0-0-3 2015
PLANNING AND CONTROL
Course Objective
To make the student understand
Fundamentals of computer aided process planning
Group technology and applications
how computers are integrated at various levels of planning and manufacturing
Importance of design and manufacturing tolerance

Syllabus
Introduction , Logical design of a process plan, Design drafting – dimensioning, GT
coding, Process engineering Process planning, Computer aided process planning systems,
Integrated process planning systems

Expected outcome
The student will be able to
Generate the structure of automated process planning system and uses the principle of
generative and retrieval CAPP systems for automation
Predict the effect of machining parameters on production rate, cost and surface quality
and determines the manufacturing tolerances
Develop awareness about the implementation techniques for CAPP.

References:
1. Gideon Halevi and Roland D. Weill, “Principles of process planning - a logical
approach”, Chapman & Hall, 2012
2. Tien-Chien Chang, Richard A.Wysk, “An introduction to automated process
planning systems”, Prentice Hall, 1985
3. Chang, T. C., “An expert process planning system”, Prentice Hall, 1985
4. Nanua Singh, “Systems approach to computer integrated design and
manufacturing”, John Wiley & Sons, 1996
5. Rao, “Computer aided manufacturing”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000
6. Zude Zhou, Huaiqing Wang, Ping Lou, “Manufacturing Intelligence for Industrial
Engineering: Methods for System Self-Organization, Learning, and Adaptation”,
Engineering Science Reference, 2010.
7. Groover M. P, “Automation, production systems and computer integrated
manufacturing”, Prentice Hall India (P) Ltd., 2002

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Module Contents

Introduction: The place of process planning in the manufacturing


cycle - process planning and production planning – process
planning and concurrent engineering, CAPP, Group Technology.
Logical design of a process plan: Preliminary analysis of part,
I 7 15
Selection of Machining process, Selection of tools, Selection of
cutting parameters, grouping of processes into Jobs, Selection of
machine tools, Sequencing the operations, selection of work piece
holders, Final representation of process planning file.

Design drafting - dimensioning - conventional tolerance -


geometric tolerance – geometric modeling for process planning.
II 8 15
GT coding - the OPTIZ system - the MICLASS system, the CODE
system, the KK-3 system, DCLASS systems.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM


Process engineering: Experience based planning, Machinist hand
III books, decision table and decision trees - process capability 8 15
analysis
Process planning: variant process planning - generative approach
IV – forward and backward planning, input format, Artificial 7 15
Intelligence.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Computer aided process planning systems: Logical design of a
process planning - implementation considerations – manufacturing
V system components, production volume, no. of production families 7 20
- CAM-I CAPP, MIPLAN and MULTICAPP, AUTAP,
AUTOPLAN and PRO, CPPP.
Integrated process planning systems: Totally integrated process
VI planning systems – an overview - modulus structure – data 7 20
structure, operation - report generation, expert process planning.

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
RAPID PROTOTYPING, TOOLING
02ME6142.2 3-0-0-3 2015
AND MANUFACTURE
Course Objective
This course covers scientific as well as technological aspects of various additive, subtractive
and formative rapid manufacturing processes. Variety of applications also will be covered
ranging from rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing to mass customization.

Syllabus
Importance and overview of Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing, Introduction
to CAD and Data Exchange Formats, Part slicing and orientation, Classification of Rapid
Prototyping (RP), Tooling (RT) and Manufacturing (RM) processes, Materials for
RP/RT/RM, Case studies.

Expected outcome
students shall be able to:
Develop a holistic view in engineering design by conceiving, designing & manufacturing a
system component through various rapid manufacturing processes.

References:
1. Gibson, I, Rosen, D W., and Stucker,B., Additive Manufacturing Methodologies: Rapid
Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing,Springer, 2010.
2. Hopkinson, N, Haque, R., and Dickens, P., Rapid Manufacturing: An Industrial
Revolution for a DigitalAge:An Industrial Revolution for the DigitalAge, Wiley, 2005.
3. Bartolo,P J (editor),Virtual and Rapid Manufacturing: Advanced Research in Virtual
and Rapid Prototyping, Taylor and Francis, 2007.
4. Rapid Prototyping and Engineering applications: A tool box for prototype
development, LiouW.Liou, Frank W.Liou, CRC Press, 2007.
5. Rapid Prototyping: Theory and practice, Ali K. Kamrani, EmadAbouel Nasr, Springer,
2006.
6. Venuvinod,PK., Ma, W., Rapid Prototyping – Laser Based and OtherTechnologies,
Kluwer, 2004.
7. Rapid prototyping: Principles and applications, second edition, Chua C.K., Leong
K.F., and Lim C.S., World Scientific Publishers, 2003.
8. Rapid Tooling: Technologies and Industrial Applications, Peter D.Hilton,
Hilton/Jacobs, Paul F.Jacobs, CRC press, 2000.
9. Rapid prototyping, Andreas Gebhardt, Hanser Gardener Publications, 2003.

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Need - Development of RP systems – RP process chain - Impact


I of Rapid Prototyping and Tooling on Product Development – 7 15
Benefits- Applications – Digital prototyping - Virtual prototyping.
Stereolithography Apparatus – Fused deposition Modeling –
Laminated object manufacturing – Three dimensional printing:
II 8 15
Working Principles, details of processes, products, materials,
advantages, limitations and applications - Case studies.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Selective Laser Sintering – Direct Metal Laser Sintering – Laser
Engineered Net Shaping – Selective Laser Melting – Electron
III 8 15
Beam Melting: Processes, materials, products, advantages,
applications and limitations – Case Studies.
Reverse Engineering and CAD Modeling – Basic concept – Model
Reconstruction – Data Processing for Rapid Prototyping: CAD
IV 7 15
model preparation, Data Requirements – geometric modeling
techniques: Wire frame, surface and solid modeling.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Data formats – Data interfacing – Part orientation and support
generation – Support structure design, Model Slicing and contour
V 7 20
data organization – direct and adaptive slicing – Tool path
generation.
Rapid Tooling – Classification: Soft tooling, Production tooling,
Bridge tooling, direct and indirect – Fabrication processes –
VI 7 20
Applications – Rapid Manufacturing Processes– Case studies:
automotive, aerospace and electronics industries.
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
MECHATRONICS SYSTEM
02ME6142.3 DESIGN
3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To understand the interdisciplinary applications of Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical
and Computer systems for the control of Mechanical and Electronic Systems

Syllabus
Introduction to Mechatronics, Sensors and Transducers, Pneumatic and Hydraulic
Systems, Mechanical Actuation Systems, DC and AC Motors, Building blocks of
Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid and Thermal Systems, Continuous and discrete process
controllers, Programmable Logic Controllers, Advanced applications in Mechatronics,
Foundation in Microsystems.

Expected outcome
After undergoing this course the student is in a position to understand how Mechatronics
systems can be designed and developed.

References:
1. Devdas shetty, Richard A. Kolk, “Mechatronics System Design”, Thomson Learning
Publishing Company, Vikas publishing house, 2001.
2. Bolton, -Mechatronics - Electronic Control systems in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering-, 2nd Edition, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd., 1999.
3. Brian Morriss, Automated Manufacturing Systems - Actuators, Controls, Sensors
and Robotics, Mc Graw Hill International Edition, 1995.
4. Bradley, D.Dawson, N.C. Burd and A.J. Loader, Mechatronics: Electronics in
Products and Processes, Chapman and Hall, London, 1991.
5. Maluf, Nadim “An introduction to Micro Electro-mechanical Systems Engineering
“AR Tech house, Boston 2000

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Introduction to Mechatronics Systems , Measurement Systems,


Control Systems. Microprocessor based Controllers. Sensors and
I Transducers,Sensors for Displacement, Position and Proximity,Vel 7 15
ocity, Motion,Force, Fluid Pressure, Liquid Flow,Liquid Level
Temperature, Light Sensors
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems – Directional Control Valves –
Rotary Actuators. Mechanical Actuation Systems – Cams – Gear
Trains – Ratchet and pawl – Belt and Chain Drives – Bearings.
II Electrical Actuation Systems – Mechanical Switches – Solid State 8 15
Switches – Solenoids – Construction and working principle of DC and
AC Motors – speed control of AC and DC drives, Stepper Motors-
switching circuitries for stepper motor – AC & DC Servo motors
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Building blocks of Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid and Thermal
Systems. Continuous and discrete process Controllers – Control Mode
– Two – Step mode – Proportional Mode – Derivative Mode –
III 8 15
Integral Mode – PID Controllers – Digital Controllers – Velocity
Control – Adaptive Control – Digital Logic Control – Micro
Processors Control.
Programmable Logic Controllers – Basic Structure – Input / Output
Processing – Programming – Mnemonics – Timers, Internal relays
IV 7 15
and counters – Shift Registers – Master and Jump Controls – Data
Handling – Analogs Input / Output – Selection of a PLC.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Advanced applications in Mechatronics: Sensors for condition
Monitoring – Mechatronic Control in Automated Manufacturing –
V 7 20
Artificial intelligence in Mechatronics – Fuzzy Logic Applications in
Mechatronics
Foundation in Microsystems: Review of microelectronics
manufacture and introduction to MEMS-Applications of MEMS in
VI various industries. Micro Manufacturing Techniques- 7 20
Photolithography, Bulk micro machining, LIGA process. Mechanical
and physical sensors-Acceleration sensor, pressure sensor.
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
02ME6142.4 3-0-0-3 2015
AND ASSEMBLY
Course Objective
To understand modern manufacturing operations, including their capabilities, limitations,
and how to design for lowest cost
Gain insight into how designers influence manufacturing schedule and cost.
To learn how to analyze products and be able to improve their manufacturability and
lower costs.
To be able to explain the importance of human-factors in manufacturing and assembly,
and how it relates to design.

Syllabus
Tolerancing, Limits and fits, Tolerance stack up analysis, Selective assembly, True
position theory, Automatic assembly, DFMA as the tool for concurrent engineering, Tools
for total design, General part design guidelines for manual assembly, High speed
automatic assembly, Case Studies.

Expected outcome
Students will be able to
Understand the role of manufacture and assembly within the overall aerospace design
process.
Review and select suitable manufacturing and assembly processes for a complex, well-
defined component.
Design a complex, well-defined aerospace component accounting for manufacture and
assembly

References:
1. Boothroyd G, Dewhurst P and Knight W, “Product Design for Manufacture and
Assembly”, Marcell Dekker, 2010.
2. Harry Peck, "Designing for Manufacture", Pitman Publications, 1983.
3. Matousek, "Engineering Design - A Systematic Approach", Blackie and Son Ltd.,
London, 1974.
4. Oliver R Wade, "Tolerance Control in Design and Manufacturing" Industrial Press
Inc., New York, 1967.
5. Poli C, “Design for Manufacturing: A Structured Approach”, Butterworth
Heinemann,2001.
6. Owen Molloy, Steven Tilley, Ernest A. Warman, “Design for Manufacturing and
Assembly: Concepts, Architectures and Implementation”, Springer, 1998

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Tolerancing: Geometric tolerances for manufacture as per Indian


Standards and ASME Y 14.5 standard, representation of surface
finish. Limits and fits, tolerance chains and identification of
I 7 15
functionally important dimensions for applications. Statistical
tolerance indication in mechanical drawings, population parameter
zone in the µ, σ plane defined using Cp, Cpk.
Tolerance stack up analysis: Dimensional chain analysis-
equivalent tolerances method, equivalent standard tolerance grade
method, equivalent influence method.
II 8 15
Selective assembly: Interchangeable part manufacture and
selective assembly, deciding the number of groups, group
tolerances of mating parts.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
True position theory: Comparison between co-ordinate and
convention method of feature location, Tolerancing and true
position Tolerancing, virtual size concept, floating and fixed
fasteners, projected tolerance zone, zero true position tolerance,
III compound assembly. 8 15
Automatic assembly: Transfer systems – Continuous and
intermittent - Indexing mechanisms. Methods for feeding,
orienting and escapement for various forms of parts. Case study:
Vibratory feeder.
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): DFMA as the
tool for concurrent engineering, DFMA criteria for retaining
components for redesign of a product.
IV 7 15
Tools for total design: Quality function deployment (QFD), failure
modes and effects analysis (FMEA). Computer-aided design for
assembly using software.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
DFMA: General part design guidelines for manual assembly,
development of systematic Design for Assembly (DFA)
V methodology, assembly efficiency, classification system for part 7 20
handling, effect of various part features in handling and assembly.
Typical case studies.
High speed automatic assembly: Part feeding and orienting. Part
design for automated assembly- general principles and guidelines
VI 7 20
for mechanical assembly. Guidelines for robotic assembly. Case
study: Assembly of printed circuit board
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6142.5 SYSTEM DYNAMICS 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To develop the student’s skills in proper modeling of mechanics to model mechanical,
electrical and electromechanical systems.
To develop student’s skills in analyzing dynamic systems through the application of
Laplace transforms, block diagrams, transient response analysis and transfer functions.
To provide the student with some knowledge and analysis skills associated with automatic
controllers and system response specification.

Syllabus
Dynamic system, Mechanical systems – Electrical systems, Electromechanical Systems –
Fluid & Thermal system, Control system analysis and Design Objectives, System
Representation, Performance Of Feedback Systems, Stability of control systems, Analysis
Of Control Systems

Expected outcome
Students will be able
To develop mathematic models of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical
systems.
To apply Laplace transforms to obtain transfer functions and solve linear differential
equations.
To perform transient response analysis.
To analyze the response of feedback control systems and specification of automatic
controllers.

References
1. Rao.V.Dukkipati, ‘Engineering system Dynamics’, Narosa Publishing House,
2004, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Benjamin C.Kuo, ‘Automatic Control systems’, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
1995, New Delhi, 2009
3. Thomson W.T., ‘Theory of Vibration with Applications’, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, 1990,New Delhi.
4. Doebelin. O. Ernest , ‘System dynamics: modeling, analysis, simulation, design’,
Marcel Inc, 1998

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Introduction – Dynamic system classification, Analysis and


Design of Dynamic system, Mathematical modeling of Dynamic
systems – Mechanical systems – Electrical systems,
I 7 15
Electromechanical Systems – Fluid & Thermal system, Review of
vibration of single degree, Two degree freedom systems, Review
of matrix algebra and Laplace Transforms
Control systems – Introduction –,Control system configurations –
Control system Terminology – Control system classes – Feedback
II 8 15
systems – Analysis of Feedback Historical Developments of
control systems – Control system analysis and Design Objectives.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
System Representation : Introduction – Block Diagrams – Block
Diagrams Representation – Block Diagram Reduction – Signal
III 8 15
flow graphs – Signal flow graph algebra – Mason’s Gain formula
– Zeros and Additional poles.
Performance Of Feedback Systems : Introduction – Properties of
IV feedback – Transient response specifications – Controller types 7 15
and actions .
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Stability of control systems – Routh-Hurwitz criterion – Steady
state error – Control system types
V 7 20
Analysis Of Control Systems: Introduction – analysis of control
systems – Root-Locus analysis
Bode analysis – Nyquist analysis - Nyquist stability criterion –
VI 7 20
Nichols chart analysis – Frequency Domain specifications
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6152.1 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 3-0-0-3 2015
Course Objective
To teach the concept of Total Quality Management applied in different organizations,
Quality and Quality Standards followed by such entities and the implications of applying
the Statistical Process Control Techniques to measure Quality products and services.

Syllabus
Foundation of TQM, Leadership & commitment, Design for quality. Human resource
management, Implementing TQM, Quality and environmental management system

Expected outcome
Adopt TQM as a fundamental business strategy
Communicate the importance of customer focused TQM

References:
1. Oakland J S, “Total Quality Management - Text with Cases”, Butterworth –
Heinemann – An Imprint of Elseiver, First Indian Print, 2005.
2. Besterfield D H et al, “Total Quality Management”, Pearson Education Private
Limited, 2004.
Course Plan

% of Marks in
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Examination
Module Contents Hours

Foundations Of TQM: Understanding quality, quality,


competitiveness and customers, building quality chains, managing
quality, quality in all functions, models and frame works for total
quality management, Early TQM frameworks –– the four Ps and
I 7 15
three Cs of TQM - a new model for TQM.
Leadership And Commitment: The TQM approach – commitment
and policy – creating or changing the culture – effective leadership
– excellence in leadership

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Design For Quality: Design, innovation and improvement – the


design process – quality function deployment (QFD) – the house
II of quality – specifications and standards - design in the service 8 15
sectors – failure mode effect and criticality analysis (FMECA) –
The links between good design and managing the business.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM


Human Resource Management: Introduction – strategic alignment
of HRM policies – effective communication – employee
empowerment and involvement – training and development –
III 8 15
teams and team work – review, continuous improvement and
conclusions – organizing people for quality – quality circles or
kaizen teams.
Communications, Innovation And Learning: Communicating the
quality strategy - communicating the quality message –
communication, learning, education and training – a systematic
IV 7 15
approach to education and training for quality – turning educations
and training into learning – the practicalities of sharing knowledge
and learning.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Implementing TQM: TQM and the management of change –
planning the implementation of TQM – sustained improvement.
V PROCESS REDESIGN / ENGINEERING: Reengineering the 7 20
organization – process for redesign - the redesign process – the
people and the leaders.
Quality And Environmental Management Systems: Benefits of
ISO registration - ISO 9000 series of standards – sector specific
standards –ISO 9001 requirements – implementation –
VI documentation – writing the documents – internal audits – 7 20
registration - ISO 14000 series standards – concepts of ISO 14001
– requirements of ISO 14001 – benefits of EMS – integrating ISO
14000 with ISO 9000.
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
PRINCIPLES OF ROBOTICS AND
02ME6152.2 APPLICATIONS
3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To introduce the basic concepts, parts of robots and types of robots.
To give the knowledge in drive systems for robot, sensors and their applications in robots,
end effectors, vision systems, kinematics, programming and the application of Artificial
Intelligence in Robotics.
To discuss about the various applications of robots, justification and implementation of
robot
Syllabus
Automation and Robotics, Robot anatomy, robot configuration, Control System and
Components, Motion Analysis And Control, End Effectors ,selection and design, Sensors,
Machine Vision, Robot Programming, Robot Languages, Robot Application, Recent
Trends In Robotics

Expected outcome
The students will be able
To understand the field of Industrial Robotics and the associated artificial intelligence
To design automatic manufacturing cells with robotic control using
To understand the principle behind robotic drive system, end effectors, sensor, Vision
systems, kinematics and programming.
Reference:
1. Saeed B Niku, “Introduction to Robotics Analysis, Systems, Applications”, PHI.2001
2. Moshen Shahinpoor., “A Robot Engg text book”, Harper and Row Publishers,
NY.1987
3. Robert J Schilling., “Fundamentals of Robotics – Analysis and Control”, PHI.1990
4. Werner G Holzbook,“Robotic technology, Principles and practice”, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co NY.1986
5. Mikell P. Groover et. al., "Industrial Robots - Technology, Programming and
Applications",McGraw Hill, New York, 2008
6. Richard D Klaffer., Thomas A Chmielewski., Michael Negin., “Robotic Engineering –
An Integrated Approach”,PHI.1989
7. Mark W Spong., M Vidyasagar., “Robot Dynamics and Control”, Wiley India.2008
8. John J Craig., “Introduction to Robotics, Mechanics and Control”,Pearson
Education.2005
9. Sisil Kumararawadu.,“Modelling and Control of Vehicular and robotic
systems”,Narosa publishing house.2009
 
 

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Introduction: Automation and Robotics, Robot anatomy, robot


configuration, motions joint notation work volume, robot drive
I 7 15
system, control system and dynamic performance, precision of
movement.
Control System and Components: basic concept and modals,
controllers control system analysis, robot activation and feedback
II 8 15
components. Positions sensors, velocity sensors, actuators sensors,
power transmission system.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Motion Analysis And Control: Manipulator kinematics, position
representation forward transformation, homogeneous
III 8 15
transformation, manipulator path control, robot dynamics,
configuration of robot controller.
End Effectors: Grippers-types, operation, mechanism, force
analysis, tools as end effectors consideration in gripper selection
and design.
IV Sensors: Desirable features, tactile, proximity and range sensors, 7 15
uses sensors in robotics
Machine Vision, Functions, Sensing and Digitizing-imaging
Devices
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Robot Programming: Lead through programming, Robot
programming as a path in space, Motion interpolation, WAIT,
V 7 20
SINGNAL AND DELAY commands, Branching capabilities and
Limitations.
Robot Languages: Textual robot languages, Generation, Robot
language structures, Elements in function
Robot Application: Material transfer, Machine loading/unloading.
VI 7 20
Processing operation, Assembly and Inspection, Feature
Application.
Recent Trends In Robotics: Multi-axis robots, intelligent robots
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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID
02ME6152.3 DYNAMICS
3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To introduce the basic principles in computational fluid dynamics
To develop methodologies which facilitate the application of the subject to practical
problems

Syllabus
Basics of fluid flow, governing, Solution of Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations, Grid
Generation, Discretization, CFD Techniques, Finite Volume Method, Turbulence Modeling,
Applications.

Expected outcome
Students will be able to
Gain experience in the application of CFD analysis to real engineering designs.
Commercial CFD packages can be confidently used after understanding the theory
behind it. 

References:
1. Muralidhar K and Sundararajan T, “Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer”,
Narosa Publications, 2003.
2. Chung T J, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Cambridge University Press, 2010.
3. Joel H Freziger and Milovan Peric, “Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics”,
Springer Publications, 2002.
4. John D Anderson, “Computational Fluid Dynamics – The Basics with Applications”,
McGraw Hill, 1995.
5. Versteeg H K and Malalasekara W, “An Introduction to Computational Fluid
Dynamics - The Finite Volume Method', Longman, 1995.

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Introduction: Basics of fluid flow, derivation of the governing


equations – Fundamental principles of conservation, Reynolds
transport theorem, Conservation of mass, Conservation of linear
momentum: Navier-Stokes equation, Conservation of Energy,
I 7 15
General scalar transport equation.
Solution of Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations. Elimination
method: Forward elimination and backward substitution,
Tridiagonal matrix algorithm.
Grid Generation: Choice of grid, grid oriented velocity
components, Cartesian velocity components, staggered and
collocated arrangements, adaptive grids. Algebraic Grid
II 8 15
Generation, Elliptic Grid
Generation, Hyperbolic Grid Generation, Parabolic Grid
Generation.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Discretization: Finite difference method, forward, backward and
central difference schemes, explicit and implicit methods.
III 8 15
Properties of numerical solution methods, stability analysis, error
estimation
CFD Techniques: Mathematical classification of flow, hyperbolic,
parabolic, elliptic and mixed flow types, Lax - Wendroff
IV technique, MacCormack’s technique, relaxation technique, 7 15
artificial viscosity, ADI technique, pressure correction technique,
SIMPLE algorithm, upwind schemes, flux vector splitting

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Finite Volume Method: Introduction, difference between FDM
and FVM, approximation of surface integrals, approximation of
V 7 20
volume integrals, interpolation practices, implementation of
boundary conditions.

Turbulence Modeling: Turbulence energy equation- one-equation


VI model, the k-ω model, the k- ε model. 7 20
Applications: Fluid dynamics and heat transfer problems

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME6152.4 MEMS MODELING 3-0-0-3 2015
Course Objective
This course will introduce the basics of MEMS design, fabrication, sensing and actuation
mechanisms, characterization and reliability testing.

Syllabus
Introduction to Microsystems, MEMS technology, Micro manufacturing techniques, Micro
sensors and Micro actuators, Introduction to Micro / Nano fluids, Microsystems design and
packaging, MEMS Testing.

Expected outcome
Upon completion, students will be able to enhance knowledge about the design,fabrication,
simulation and testing of MEMS devices; their applications and challenges.

References:
1. V.K. Varadan, K.J. Vinoy, and S. Gopalakrishnan, “Smart Material Systems and
MEMS: Design and Development Methodologies”, Wiley, 2006.
2. Tai-Ran Hsu, “MEMS and Microsystems- Design, Manufacture, and Nanoscale
Engineering ” John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
3. Chang Liu, “Foundations of MEMS”, Pearson Education Inc., 2006.
4. James J.Allen, “Micro Electro Mechanical System Design”, CRC Press, 2005.
5. Rai-Choudhury P’. “MEMS and MOEMS Technology and Applications”, PHI
Learning Private Limited, 2009.
6. Mohamed Gad – el – Hak, “MEMS Handbook”, CRC Press, 2002.
7. Stephen Santuria, “Microsystems Design”, Kluwer publishers, 2000.
8. Marc F Madou, “Fundamentals of Micro Fabrication”, CRC Press, 2002.
9. NadimMaluf, “An introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical System Design”,
Artech House, 2000.

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Review of microelectronics manufacture – Introduction to MEMS


– Overview of Microsystems technology – Laws of scaling – The
I multi-disciplinary nature of MEMS – Survey of materials central 7 15
to micro engineering – Applications of MEMS in various
industries.
Micro Manufacturing Techniques: Photolithography – Film
deposition – Etching processes – Bulk micro machining – silicon
II 8 15
surface micro machining – LIGA process – Rapid micro product
development.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Micro Sensors and Micro Actuators: Energy conversion and force


III generation – Electromagnetic Actuators – Reluctance motors – 7 15
piezoelectric actuators – bi-metal-actuator Friction and wear.

Transducer principles – Signal detection and signal processing –


IV Mechanical and physical sensors – Acceleration sensor – pressure 7 15
sensor – Sensor arrays.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Fundamentals of micro fluidics, Micro pump – Introduction –
Types – Mechanical Micro pump –Non Mechanical micro pumps,
V 7 20
Actuating Principles, Design rules for micro pump – Modeling and
simulation, Verification and testing – Applications.
Microsystems Design and Packaging: Design considerations –
Mechanical Design, Process design – Realization of MEMS
VI components using intellisuite – Micro system packaging – Packing 8 20
Technologies – Assembly of Microsystems – Reliability in
MEMS.
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Introduction
ADVANCED NUMERICAL
02ME6152.5 TECHNIQUES
3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To computationally solve scientific problems that arises in science and engineering.
Learn how to design and implement efficient sequential and parallel algorithms for solving
important problems in the field of study.

Syllabus
Solution of Algebraic and Transcendental Equation, Interpolation and Approximation,
Solution of Linear Simultaneous Equations, Solution of Eigenvalue problems, Numerical
differentiation, Numerical integration, Solution of ordinary differential equations, Partial
differential equations.

Expected Outcome
On completion of the course students will have
A good knowledge in theory and practice of numerical methods for solving real-life
engineering problems from the study of theory and problem-solving skills practiced in
the class-room.
Their minds developed to equip them in their career to recognize problems faced by
industry and society, and forge out viable solutions.

References
1. Jain, M,K., Iyenger, S,R,K., Jain, R,K., “Numerical Method for Scientific and
Engineering Computation”, Wiley Eastern Ltd.2003
2. Gupta, S.K., “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, Wiley Eastern Ltd.,1995
3. Grewal, B,S., “Numerical Methods”, Khanna Publications,2014
4. Atkinson, K,E., “An Introduction to Numerical Analysis”, John Wiley & Sons,
NY,1989
5. Sastry,S,S., “Introduction Methods of Numerical Analysis”, Prentice Hall of
India,2005
6. Conte, S,D., “Elementary Numerical Analysis”, McGraw Hill,2005

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Solution of Algebraic and Transcendental Equation: Newton-


Raphson method including method of complex roots, Graeffe’s
I 7 15
root square method (Computer based algorithm and program for
these methods)
Interpolation and Approximation: Lagrange’s and Newton-divided
difference formula, Newton interpolation formula for finite
II 8 15
differences, Gauss’s forward and backward interpolation
formulae, Bessel’s and Laplace-Everett’s formulae.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Solution of Linear Simultaneous Equations: Cholesky’s (Crout’s)
method, Gauss-Seidel iteration and relaxation methods, Solution
III 8 15
of Eigenvalue problems; Smallest, largest and intermediate Eigen
values (Computer based algorithm for these methods)
Numerical differentiation – Derivative using forward, backward
and central difference scheme, Maxima and minima of tabulated
IV functions. 7 15
Numerical integration-Newton-Cote‘s Integration formula-Gauss
quadrature- Simson rule, Double integration
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Solution of ordinary differential equations-Single step & multi
step methods-stability of solution. Simultaneous first order
V 7 20
differential equations- higher order different equations. Numerical
solution of integral equations.
Partial differential equations – classification – Laplace equation,
VI ID wave equation, ID heat equation – Finite difference methods – 7 20
Relaxation methods.
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02ME6162 Mini Project 0-0-4-2 2015
Course Objective
To make students Design and develop a system or application in the area of their
specialization.
To practice the steps involved for the selection, execution, and reporting of the project

Approach
Students are required to choose a topic of their interest in the field of Computer Integrated
Manufacturing. The subject content of the mini project shall be from emerging / thrust
areas, topics of current relevance having research aspects. The student shall present two
seminars and submit a report. The first seminar shall highlight the topic, objectives,
methodology, design and expected results. The second seminar is the presentation of the
work / hardware implementation.
Evaluation:
Total Marks : 50
Progress evaluation by the Project Supervisor : 40 Marks
Presentation and evaluation by the committee : 60 Marks

Expected outcome
Upon successful completion of the mini project, the student should be able to
Identify and solve various problems associated with designing and implementing a
system or application.
Test the designed system or application.
Acquired skills to select and execute projects.
Develop technical report writing skills
Acquire necessary confidence to carry out the final project.

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02ME6172 CIM Lab 0-0-2-1 2015
Course Objective
To study robot ,PLC Controllers, RP technology and CMM applications
To gather knowledge on measurement of surface quality.

Syllabus
Practice on Computer Aided Measuring Instruments
PLC Controllers
Familiarity with tool path generation and simulation Using CAM Packages.
Study on robotics, Programming.
Practice on Rapid Prototyping Technology.
Exercises on measurement of surface finish.

Expected outcome
The students will have acquired hands on operating CMM, RP machines, Robots and
measurement of surface roughness.

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Introduction
CELLULAR MANUFACTURING
02ME7111.1 SYSTEMS
3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To understand the Concepts and applications of Cellular manufacturing systems,
Traditional and non-traditional approaches of Problem solving, Performance measurement,
Human and economical aspects of CMS.
Syllabus
Group machine concept, Cell Formation Techniques, Processing of exceptional
components, models for eliminating exceptional element, Cell Characteristics, Production
control in cellular manufacturing, Economic justification of cellular manufacturing, Case
Studies

Expected outcome
The student will be able
To impart knowledge on group technology, optimization algorithms, implementation of
GT/CMS, Performance measurements and economical aspects of CMS

References:
1. Askin, R.G. and Vakharia, A.J., G.T "Planning and Operation, in The automated
factory-Hand Book: Technology and Management", Cleland.D.I. and Bidananda,
B (Eds), TAB Books , NY, 1991.
2. Kamrani, A.K, Parsaei, H.R and Liles, D.H. (Eds), "Planning, design and analysis
of cellular manufacturing systems", Elsevier, 1995.
3. Burbidge, J.L. “GroupTechnology in Engineering Industry", Mechanical
Engineering pub.London, 1979.
4. Irani, S.A. "Cellular Manufacturing Systems", Hand Book, 2007

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Introduction, group machine concept, Principle, objectives, Application,


benefits and limitation of cellular manufacturing, characteristics of a
I cell, perspectives of cell, factors to be considered for implementation of
7 15
cellular manufacturing.
Cell Formation Techniques: Design and manufacturing attributes, cell
design, cell formation techniques: visual methods, classification and
II coding, production flow analysis, similarity coefficient method – single 8 15
linkage cluster analysis, complete linkage cluster analysis, MACE
formation, Rank Order Clustering (ROC), Modified ROC
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Processing of exceptional components: duplicating the bottleneck
machine, releasing capacity of bottleneck machines, redesigning the
part, formation of remainder cell, subcontracting the parts, models for
III eliminating exceptional element : Logendran’s Model, Kern and Wei
8 15
model, Logendran’s two phase Model, system approach for eliminating
exceptional components.
Cell Characteristics: cell size, number of cells. Evaluation of Cell
design: static and dynamic evaluation, measure of effectiveness,
IV machine utilization, group efficiency, grouping measure, index and
7 15
efficiency, cell efficiency, measure of flexibility, VEDO Analysis.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Production control in cellular manufacturing: scheduling in cellular
manufacturing: Petrov’s Approach, Traditional Scheduling, Economic
lot scheduling problem, dynamic group scheduling, similarity
V coefficient based scheduling, Analysis of scheduling rules, Line
7 20
balancing in cellular manufacturing. Inventory control in cellular
manufacturing.
Economic justification of cellular manufacturing : reduction in number
of machines, floor space cost, tooling cost, machining cost, minimum
VI lot size, material cost, direct labor cost, cost of consumables,
7 20
organizational and behavioral issues, case studies.
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Introduction
02ME7111.2 LEAN MANUFACTURING 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To provide student with an introduction to lean production describing the background
behind its development and how evaluations and assessments of production systems are
performed.

Syllabus
Basics, principles & elements, Lot-size basics, Setup-Time reduction, Pull production
systems, Work cells and cellular manufacturing, Scheduling for smooth flow, Planning and
control in pull production, Maintaining and improving equipment.

Expected outcome
Understand workplace organization and visual manufacturing tools
Understand and apply value stream mapping concepts
Understand the idea about pull production and maintenance system

References:

1. Harold J. Steudel and Paul Desruelle, “Manufacturing in the nineties – how to


become a lean, world - class competitor”, Van Norstrand Reinhold, New York,
1992
2. John Nicholas, “Competitive manufacturing management - continuos
improvement, lean production, and customer-focused qualities”, McGraw Hill
International Edition, 1998
3. Ronald G. Askin & Jeffrey B. Goldberg, “Design and analysis of lean
production systems”, John Wiley & Sons, 2003
4. Pascal Dennis, “Lean Production Simplified”, Productivity Press,2007
5. James Womack and Daniel Jones, “Lean Thinking”, Free Press, Revised
Edition, 2003.
6. Askin R G and Goldberg J B, “Design and Analysis of Lean Production
Systems”, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2003.
7. Hobbs, D.P. “Lean Manufacturing implementation”, Narosa Publisher, 2004.

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Lean manufacturing: Basics, principles & elements Small-lot


production: Lot-size basics; lot sizing; lot-size reduction;
I 7 15
facilitating small lot size

Setup-Time reduction: Setup reduction methodology; techniques


for setup-reduction; setup reduction projects.
II Pull production systems: Pull systems and push systems; 8 15
conditions for pull production systems; how to achieve pull
production; mechanisms for signal and control.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Work cells and cellular manufacturing: Cell layout and capacity


III measures; design of workcells; worker assignment; 8 15
implementation issues.

Scheduling for smooth flow: Production leveling; level


scheduling in pull production; master production scheduling.
IV 7 15
Synchronizing and balancing process: Synchronization; bottleneck
scheduling; balancing; adapting to schedule changes
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Planning and control in pull production: Centralized planning and
control system; decentralized planning and control system;
V 7 20
adapting MRP-based production planning and control system to
pull production

Maintaining and improving equipment: Equipment maintenance;


VI 7 20
equipment effectiveness; total productive maintenance.

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Introduction
02ME7111.3 Meshless Methods 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To establish the theory, principles, and procedures that lead to mesh-free methods.
To have a basic understanding and application of a class of emerging numerical methods.

Syllabus
Foundation of Physical Theories, Fundamental of Continuum Mechanics, Overview on
Meshless Methods and Their Applications, Procedures of Meshless Methods, Meshless
Analysis of Elastic Problems, Meshless Analysis of Nonlocal Continua, Meshless
Analysis of Plasticity, Meshless Analysis of High-Speed Impact/Contact Problem

Expected outcome
The student will be able to understand
Different Meshless methods.
Their practical application in an engineering or scientific problem

References:
1. G.R Liu, Meshfree Methods: Moving beyond the Finite element method, CRC
pres,2002
2. Youping Chen, James D. Lee,and Azim Eskandarian,Meshless Methods in Solid
Mechanics,Springer,2006
3. Michael Griebel, Marc Alexander Schweitzer, Meshfree Methods for Partial
Differential Equations, Springer,2006
4. C.S. Chen, A. Karageorghis, Y.S. Smyrlis, The Method of Fundamental
Solutions – A Meshless Method, Dynamic Publications, Inc., 2008

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Introduction: Foundation of Physical Theories, Atomistic Modeling and


Computation, PDE-Based Continuum Modeling and Computation.
I Fundamental of Continuum Mechanics : Kinematics ,Basic Laws of 7 15
Motion, Constitutive Theory, Thermo viscoelastic Solid and Special
Cases
Overview on Meshless Methods and Their Applications:
Approximation Function, Numerical Implementation, Applications
Procedures of Meshless Methods:
II Construction of the Approximation, Choice of Weight Function, 8 15
Formulation of Meshless Analysis, Evaluation of the Integral,
Treatment of Discontinuity, Treatment of Mirror Symmetry, H- and P-
Refinements
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Meshless Analysis of Elastic Problems: Background Theory for
Applications of Elastostatics, Meshless Analysis of Elastostatic
III Problems , General Dynamic Problems, Meshless Analysis of
8 15
Elastodynamic Problems, Meshless Analysis of Multiphase Materials
Meshless Analysis of Nonlocal Continua : Introduction to Nonlocal
theory,The Framework of Nonlocal Theory ,Material Instability and
IV Intrinsic Length , Nonlocal Constitutive Relations, Formulation of 7 15
Nonlocal Meshless Method, Numerical Examples by Nonlocal
Meshless Method.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Meshless Analysis of Plasticity: Constitutive Relations, Return
V Mapping Algorithm ,J2 Flow Theory.
7 20
Meshless Analysis of High-Speed Impact/Contact Problem,
VI Incremental Plasticity and Slow Crack Growth Problem
7 20
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Introduction
02ME7111.4 ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
The course aims
At integrating traditional design methodologies with concepts and techniques of
modern optimization theory and practice.
To create an appropriate mathematical description (a simulation model) of the design
problem.
To formulate the optimization problem.
To use numerical optimization techniques and computer support tools in order to
solve the problem
Syllabus
Concepts of optimization Classical Optimization Techniques, Linear Programming,
Transportation problem, Assignment problem, Non-Linear Programming, Interpolation
Method, Descent Methods, Constrained Optimization, Dynamic Programming ,integer
Programming, Advanced optimization techniques.

Expected outcome
The student will be able to understand
The basic theoretical principles in optimization;
Formulation of optimization models;
Solution methods in optimization;
Methods of sensitivity analysis and post processing of results
Applications to a wide range of engineering problems

References:
1. G. V. Reklaitis, A. Ravindran & K. M. Rajsdell, ‘Engineering Optimization - Methods and
Applications’, John Wiley & Sons, 2007
2. Singiresu S. Rao, ‘Engineering Optimization Theory and Practices’, John Wiley and
Sons,3rd Edition, 2009
3. A. Ravindran, Don T. Philips and Jamer J. Solberg, ‘Operations Research - Principles
and Practice’, John Wiley & Sons, 2007
4. P. G. Gill, W. Murray and M. H. Wright, ‘Practical Optimization’, Academic Press, 1981
5. Fredrick S. Hiller and G. J. Liberman, ‘Introduction to Operations Research’, McGraw-
Hill Inc, 2002
6. Ashok D. Belegundu, Tirupathi R. Chandrapatla, ‘Optimization Concepts and
Applications in Engineering’, Pearson Education, Delhi, 2014.

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Introduction to Optimization: Engineering applications of


optimization; Statement of an optimization problem; Classification
of optimization problems.
I Classical Optimization Techniques: Single variable optimization, 7 15
with equality Constraints, Solution by the method of Lagrange
multipliers, multivariable optimization with inequality constraints
Kuhn – Tucker condition.
Linear Programming- Simplex method – Duality- Transportation
and assignment problems.
II Non-Linear Programming (NLP): One-Dimensional Unconstrained 8 15
Optimization – Single variable optimization; Fibonacci method;
Golden-section method.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Interpolation Method: Quadratic and Cubic Nonlinear
programming (Unrestricted Optimization Technique) Random
III search methods, Univariate method, Simplex method. 6 15
Descent Methods: Steepest descent, conjugate gradient, variable
metric method.
Non-Linear Programming (NLP): Constrained Optimization –
IV Problem formulation; Necessary and sufficient conditions for 6 15
optimality. Frank Wolfe Method.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Dynamic Programming : -Multistage decision process -Concept of


V 8 20
sub optimization and Principle of optimality.

Introduction To Integer Programming- Gomory’s cutting plane


method, branch and bound method- first variation, problems with
integral constraints
VI 8 20
Nontraditional Optimization Algorithm- Genetic algorithm-
Working principle, GA Operators, Introduction to Simulated
Annealing, Artificial Neural Networks

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
SUPPLY CHAIN
02ME7111.5 3-0-0-3 2015
MANAGEMENT
Course Objective
The objective of this module is to provide the participants with a good knowledge on
logistics and supply chain management and how these topics can be related with the
organization and their business needs.

Syllabus
Supply chain management-types of inventory control-customer orientation- logistic
management

Expected outcome
Students will have greater knowledge within the main subjects that are relevant for Global
Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Operations Management. Students has
knowledge about and skills in working with: Supply Chain Designs, Forecasting, Project
Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Forecasting, Sourcing Decisions, Logistics
References:
1. G Raghuram & N Rangaraj, Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Cases and
Concepts. Mac Millan.
2. Martin Christopher, Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Creating Value-
Adding Networks, FT Press.
3. Janat Shah, Supply Chain Management: Text and Cases, 1st Edition, Pearson.
4. .D K Agrawal, Textbook of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MacMillan
2003, 1st Edition
Course Plan

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Module Contents

Supply Chain Management: Introduction and Development-


Nature and Concept - Importance of Supply Chain - Value Chain -

I Components of Supply Chain - The Need for Supply Chain - 7 15


Understanding the Supply Chain Management - Participants in
Supply Chain – Global Applications

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Role of a Manager in Supply Chain - Supply Chain Performance


Drivers - Key Enablers in Supply Chain Improvement - Inter-
II 8 15
relation between Enablers and Levels of Supply Chain
Improvement-Systems and Values of Supply Chain
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Customer Orientation
Customer Satisfaction oriented supply chain management strategy,

III customer segmentation, customer requirements analysis, 8 15


aligning supply chain to customer needs quick repose logistics and
service concepts and application.
Procurement logistics: source identification Global vs Domestic
sourcing, landed cost computation vendor rating contract
negotiation consolidation , self certified vendor Management
IV 7 15
Individual components vs Module Purchases, Vendor
Development and Vendor Relationship Management , vendor
performance Monitoring.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Logistics Management: Origin and Definition – Types of Logistics
– Logistics Management – Ware House Management –

V Automation and Outsourcing - Customer Service and Logistics 7 20


Management – A Perspective - Concepts in Logistics and Physical
Distribution - Distribution and Inventory.
Types of Inventory Control - Demand Forecasting - Warehousing
and Stores Management – Routing - Transportation Management -

VI Some Commercial Aspects in Distribution Management – 7 20


Codification - Distribution Channel Management - Distribution
Resource Planning (DRP) - Logistics in 21st Century

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
Statistical Process Control And
02ME7121.1 3-0-0-3 2015
Non Destructive Testing

Course Objective
To understand different statistical process control chart and non destructive testing

Syllabus
Statistical quality control, acceptance sampling, liquid penetrant &magnetic particle tests,
radiography, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope.

Expected outcome
To appreciate the students with the background, applications and current status of
Statistical Process Control and Non Destructive Testing

References:
1. Douglus C. Montgomery, " Introduction to Statistical Quality Control ", 2nd
Edition, John Wileyand Sons, 1991.
2. Barry Hull and Vernon John, " Non Destructive Testing ", MacMillan, 1988.
3. Harvid Noori and Russel, " Production and Operations mangament – Total Quality
and Responsiveness ", McGraw-Hill Inc, 1995.
4. Suresh Dalela and Saurabh, ISO 9000 "A Manual for Total Quality Management",
S.Chand and Company Ltd., 1997.
5. John Bank, "The Essence of Total Quality Management", Prentice Hall of India
Pvt.Ltd., 1995.
6. Grant E.L and Leavensworth, "Statistical Quality Control", McGraw-Hill, 1984.

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Statistical Quality Control: Methods and Philosophy of Statistical


Process Control - Control Charts for Variables and Attributes -
I Cumulative sum and Exponentially weighted moving average 7 15
control charts - Others SPC Techniques – Process - Capability
Analysis - Six sigma accuracy
Acceptance Sampling: Acceptance Sampling Problem - Single
Sampling Plans for attributes - double, multiple and sequential
II 8 15
sampling, The Dodge - Roming sampling plans – Military
standards.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Liquid Penetrant And Magnetic Particle Tests:
Characteristics of liquid penetrants - different washable systems -
III Developers - applications - Methods of production of magnetic 8 15
fields - Principles of operation of magnetic particle test -
Applications - Advantages and limitations
Radiography:
Sources of ray-x-ray production - properties of d and x rays - film
IV 7 15
characteristics - exposure charts - contrasts - operational
characteristics of x ray equipment - applications.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Ultrasonic And Acoustic Emission Techniques : Production of
ultrasonic waves - different types of waves - general
V characteristics of waves – pulse echo method - A, B, C scans - 7 20
Principles of acoustic emission techniques -Advantages and
limitations – applications.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) –Working principle-

VI Advantages-Application-Transmission electron microscopy 7 20


(TEM)-Working principle- Advantages-applications.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME7223.2 Composite Material Technology 4-0-0-4 2015
Course Objective
Students to get the complete concept of Composite materials, understanding the various types
of composite material ,its processing and application .Advanced composite material like metal
matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites and its industrial application

Syllabus
Definition and different type of composite material ,metal matrix and ceramic matrix
composites, fabrication and processing of composite material , polymer matrix composites,
joining of composites ,testing and industrial applications .

Expected outcome
Students to gather knowledge of various composite material, advanced composite material,
different fabrication techniques, and development of new composite materials, testing and
industrial application.

References:
1. Krishnan K Chawla, Composite Materials: Science and Engineering, International Edition,
Springer, 2012,
2. Mallick P.K., Fiber Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC
press, New Delhi, 2010
3. Jamal Y. Sheikh-Ahmad, Machining of Polymer Composites, Springer, USA, 2009.
4. Mallick, P.K. and Newman.S., Composite Materials Technology, Hanser Publishers, 2003.
5. Harold Belofsky, Plastics, Product Design and Process Engineering, Hanser Publishers,
2002.
6. Seamour, E.B. Modern Plastics Technology, Prentice Hall, 2002
7. Said Jahanmir, Ramulu M. and PhilpKoshy, Machining of Ceramics and Composites,
Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1999,
8. ASM Handbook – Composites, Vol-21, 2001

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Module Contents

Introduction: Definition of composite material, Classification


based on matrix and topology, Constituents of composites,
Interfaces and Interphases, Distribution of constituents,
I 7 15
Nanocomposites, Molecular composites, fiber reinforced metals;
particulate, flake, sandwich and hybrid composites;

Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC).laminated metal composites,


fire-resistant composite, marine composite, filled composites
microsphere, ceramic-ceramic composites, metal-infiltrated
ceramics, fiber reinforced ceramic-metal system, carbon-carbon
II composites, ceramic-matrix composite. biocomposite, wood- 8 15
plastics composites, clay based composites, biomimetic
composite, nanocomposite, electrical composite, rubber-
toughened plastics, nylon reinforced elastomers, textile
composite.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Metallic matrices: aluminium, titanium, magnesium, copper
alloys – processing of MMCs: liquid state, Solid state, in situ
fabrication techniques – diffusion bonding – powder metallurgy
techniques- interfaces in MMCs – mechanical properties –
III machining of MMCs – Applications. 7 15
Processing of CMCs: cold pressing, sintering, reaction bonding,
liquid infiltration, lanxide process – in situ chemical reaction
techniques: chemical vapour deposition, chemical vapour
impregnation, sol-gel 21
Fabrication of Polymer Matrix Composites - Commonly used
Matrices Basic Requirements in selection of Constituents,
Moulding method, Low pressure closed moulding, pultrusion,
IV 8 15
Filament winding, Fabrication of ceramic matrix composites -
Various techniques of vapour deposition, Liquid phase method
and Hot pressing etc., Fabrication of nanocomposite
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Fibers And Matrix Materials Fibers – Fabrication, Structure,
properties and applications – Glass fiber,GFRP, Boron fiber,
V 7 20
carbon fiber, CFRP,organic fiber, ceramic and metallic fibers -
whiskers–Fabrication of Matrix materials – polymers, metals
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and ceramics and their properties – interfaces – Wettability –


Types of bonding at the interface – Tests for measuring
interfacial strength - Physical and chemical properties
Ceramic Matrix Composite Fabrication Processes: Fibre
incorporation process, slurry infiltration process, consolidation
of matrix, sol-gel and polymer pyrolysis process, melt
infiltration, in-situ chemical reaction process.
Carbon-Carbon Composite Fabrication processes: Vacuum
VI 7 20
moulding, filament winding, chemical vapour deposition
(CVD), differential pressure techniques, isothermal and thermal
gradient techniques.
Miscellaneous Fabrication Processes: Densification processing,
liquid impregnation, low pressure and high pressure processing.
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Introduction
02ME7121.3 SIX SIGMA 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To understand the numerous techniques, tools and methodologies used in Six Sigma.
To apply the principles of Six Sigma as used in Engineering and Asset Management
To use Sigma Tools to eliminate waste in Production

Syllabus
Six Sigma Introduction, Preparation Phase, Define Phase, Measure And Analyze Phases,
Improve And Control Phase, failure mode and effects analysis, Design For Six Sigma, Quality
Function Deployment, FMEA, DOE.

Expected outcome
Students will be able to
Get knowledge and experience of the stages of Six Sigma - the structured DMAIC
methodology
Collect process data and develop process maps
Develop statistical hypotheses using simple statistical tools

References:
1. Betsiharris Ehrlich, “Transactional Six Sigma and Lean Servicing”, St. Lucia
Press, 2002.
2. Jay Arthur, “Lean Six Sigma – Demystified”, Tata McGraw Hill Companies Inc,
2007.
3. Michael L George, David T Rowlands, and Bill Kastle, “What is Lean Six Sigma”,
McGraw Hill, New York, 2004.
4. Kai Yang and Basem El,Haik, “Design for Six Sigma”, McGraw Hill, New York,
2004.
5. Thomas Pyzdek, “Six Sigma Handbook: Complete Guide for Greenbelts,
Blackbelts and Managers at All Levels”, Tata McGraw Hill Companies Inc,2003.
6. Donald W Benbow and Kubiak T M, “Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook”,
Pearson Education, 2007.

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Course Plan

% of Marks in
End Semester
Examination
Hours
Module Contents

Introduction: Overview , six sigma defined – background – six sigma


compared to total quality management – transactional vs.
I Manufacturing six sigma – common terms, foundations of lean six
7 15
sigma – the four keys, five laws of lean six sigma.
Preparation Phase: Organizational success factors – leadership, six
sigma as strategic initiative, internal communication strategy and
tactics, formal launch, organizational structure, six sigma training plan,
project selection, assessing organizational readiness, pitfalls. work as a
II process – vertical functions and horizontal processes. Voice of 8 15
customer – importance, collect voc data, critical to quality customer
requirements. project management – challenges, culture, project
management processes, team typing, team stages, characteristics of
effective teams.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Define Phase: DMAIC phases, overview, project charter – voice of the
III customer – high level process map– project team – case study.
8 15

Measure And Analyze Phases: Overview – types of measures –


introduction to statistical methods – sampling plan – data collection –
choosing statistical software – measure tools – process maps, pareto
charts, cause and effect diagrams, histograms, control charts – six sigma
IV measurements – cost of poor quality – measurement system analysis –
7 15
process capability calculations. analyze – overview – process analysis –
hypothesis testing – statistical tests and tables – tools for analyzing
relationships among variables – survival analysis.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Improve And Control Phase: Overview – process redesign – generating
improvement alternatives – design of experiments – pilot experiments –
V cost/benefit analysis – implementation plan. control phase – overview – 7 20
control plan – process scorecard – failure mode and effects analysis –
SPC charts, final project report and documentation.
Design For Six Sigma (DFSS): Overview – DFSS Tools – Quality
Function Deployment (QFD), Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
VI (TRIZ), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of
7 20
Experiments (DOE).

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC
02ME7121.4 3-0-0-3 2015
SYSTEMS
Course Objective
To provide knowledge on Hydraulic and Pneumatic principles, equipment, Seals and
industries.
To impart knowledge of fluid power, fluid systems, fluid control devices, pneumatic
systems, circuits and their design.

Syllabus
Introduction to oil hydraulics and pneumatics, Hydraulic cylinders, Directional control
valve, Pressure control valves, Flow control valves, Cartridge valves, Proportional valves
servo valves, Hydraulic circuits, Pneumatic circuits, Design of circuits.

Expected outcome
Students should be able
To understand the operation of hydraulics &pneumatics circuits and components used
in industry
To Read hydraulics & pneumatics circuit drawings
To design fluid and pneumatic systems with suitable circuits

References:
1. Blackburn J F, G Reethof and J L Shearer, “ Fluid Power Control”, New York :
Technology Press of M I T and Wiley, 1966
2. Ernst W, “Oil Hydraulic Power and its Industrial Applications” 2 nd ed. New York,
McGraw Hill, 1960
3. Lewis E E and H Stern, “Design of Hydraulic Control System” New York, McGraw-
Hill
4. Morse A C, “Electro hydraulic Servomechanism”, New York, Mc Graw-Hill, 1963
5. Pippenger J J and R M Koff, “Fluid Power Control”, New York : McGraw-Hill, 1959
6. Ernest C. Fitch Jr., “Fluid Power Control Systems”, New York : McGraw Hill, 1966
7. Thoma Jean U, “Hydrostatic Power Transmission”, Trade and Technical Press
Surrey, England 1964.
8. lan Meneal, “Hydraulic operation and control of Machine tools” – Ronald Press
9. Stewart, “Hydraulic and Pneumatic power for production” – Industrial press.

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Module Contents

Introduction to oil hydraulics and pneumatics, their advantages


and limitations. ISO Symbols and standards in Oil Hydraulics and
I 7 15
Pneumatics. Recent developments, applications Basic types and
constructions of Hydraulic pumps and motors.
Hydraulic cylinders: Classification and characteristics –
connection types and performance parameters – differential and
II 8 15
float concepts – typical cylinder structure –ancillary hydraulic
elements.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Control Valves: Directional control valve – structure and operation
of pilot – operated check valves and the directional control valves ,
Standard symbols for representing the elements – concepts of
Position and way – actuation mechanisms.
Pressure control valves: operation, remote pressure adjustment of
III 8 15
the pilot– operated pressure relief valve pressure reducing valve,
sequence valve, counterbalance valve and pressure switch.
Flow control valves –throttle characteristics of various orifices –
flow regulating valve. Cartridge valves, Proportional valves and
servo valves.
Hydraulic circuits: Rapid motion circuits, speed control circuits,
synchronous circuits, sequential circuits, counter balance circuits
IV and unloading circuits. Typical hydraulic system examples – 7 15
movable platform system of modular machine tools and the
hydraulic systems of truck cranes.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM


Pneumatic circuits: Compressed air production and distribution,
V pneumatic control components, examples of application including 7 20
electro-pneumatic and hydro pneumatic controls.

Design of circuits: Hydraulic circuit design for typical hydraulic


systems such as hydraulic press, movable platform of modular
VI 7 20
machine tools, truck cranes – design calculations. Pneumatic
circuit design for and associated design calculations.

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Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits
Introduction
02ME7121.5 Product life cycle management 3-0-0-3 2015

Course Objective
To explain what product data is and describe its role in a producing company through the
whole life cycle of a product
To describe the main functions and the general architecture of a PLM system
To develop a specification for adaptations of a PLM system for a producing company,
based on given preconditions

Syllabus
Fundamentals of PLM, Product Life Cycle Environment, Product Development Process &
Methodologies, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Design for Six Sigma,
Product Modeling, Types Of Analysis Tools, Product Data Management (PDM)
Technology

Expected outcome
The student shall be able to
Understand product data, information, structures and PLM concepts
Apply PLM systems in organization verticals including production, after sales, sales
and marketing, and subcontracting 

References:
1. John Stark, “Product Lifecycle Management Paradigm for century Product
Realization”, Springer-Verlag, 21st, London, 3rd printing -2006
2. Grieves, Michael. Product Lifecycle Management, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
3. Antti Saaksvuori, Anselmi Immonen, “Product Life Cycle Management”, Springer, 1st
Edition (Nov.5, 2003)
4. Stark, John. Product Lifecycle Management: Paradigm for 21st Century Product
Realisation, Springer-Verlag, 2004.
5. Kari Ulrich and Steven D. Eppinger, “ Product Design & Development”, McGraw Hill
International Edns, 1999.
6. Stephen Rosenthol, “Effective Product Design and Development”, Business One
Orwin, Homewood, 1992
7. Burden, Rodger PDM: Product Data Management, Resource Pub, 2003.
8. Clement, Jerry; Coldrick, Andy; & Sari, John. “Manufacturing Data Structures”, John
Wiley & Sons, 1992.

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Module Contents

Fundamentals of PLM: Product data or Product information,


Product lifecycle management concept, Information models and
I product structures- Information model, the product information 7 15
(data) model, The product model, Reasons for the deployment of
PLM systems.
Product Life Cycle Environment : Product Data and Product
Workflow, Company’s PLM vision, The PLM Strategy, Principles
II for PLM strategy, Preparing for the PLM strategy, Developing a 8 15
PLM strategy, Strategy identification and selection, Change
Management for PLM
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Product Development Process & Methodologies : Integrated
Product development process - Conceive – Specification, Concept
design, Design - Detailed design, Validation and analysis
(simulation), Tool design, Realize – Plan manufacturing ,
Manufacture, Build/Assemble , Test (quality check) , Service -
Sell and Deliver , Use , Maintain and Support, Dispose. Bottom-up
III 8 15
design, Top-down design, Front loading design workflow, Design
in context, Modular design. Concurrent engineering - work
structuring and team Deployment - Product and process
systemization - problem, identification and solving methodologies.
Product Reliability, Mortality Curve. Design for Manufacturing,
Design for Assembly. Design for Six Sigma.
Product Modeling: Definition of concepts – Fundamental issues -
Role of Process chains and product models -Types of product
IV 7 15
models – model standardization efforts-types of process chains -
Industrial demands.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Types Of Analysis Tools: Design for manufacturing - machining -
casting and metal forming - optimum design - Design for assembly
and disassembly – probabilistic design concepts - FMEA - QFD -
V 7 20
Taguchi Method for design of experiments -Design for product life
cycle. Estimation of Manufacturing costs, Reducing the
component costs and assembly costs, Minimize system complexity
Product Data Management (PDM) Technology - Product Data
VI Management – An Introduction to Concepts, Benefits and 7 20
Terminology, CIM Data. PDM functions, definition and

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architectures of PDM systems, product data interchange, portal


integration, PDM acquisition and implementation.
Applications of soft computing in product development process -
Advanced database design for integrated manufacturing
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Course Year of
Course Name L-T-P-Credits
No. Introduction
02ME7131 Seminar 0-0-2-2 2015
Course Objective
To make students
Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers and
books.
Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
Improve the writing and presentation skills

Approach
The student is expected to make a presentation for 30 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study at the end of the semester.A committee shall
evaluate the seminar based on the report and coverage of the topic, presentation and ability to
answer the questions put forward by the committee.
Distribution of marks for the seminar is as follows.
Total Marks : 100
Marks for the report: 30
Presentation: 40
Ability to answer questions on the topic: 30
Expected outcome
Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to
Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
Improve the writing and presentation skills.
Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project

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Course Year of
Course Name L-T-P-Credits
No. Introduction
02ME7141 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12-6 2015
Course Objective
To make students
Do an original and independent study on the area of specialization.
Explore in depth a subject of his/her own choice.
Start the preliminary background studies towards the project by conducting literature
survey in the relevant field.
Broadly identify the area of the project work, familiarize with the tools required for the
design and analysis of the project.
Plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work
Approach
The student has to present two seminars and submit an interim Project report. The first
seminar would highlight the topic, objectives, methodology and expected results. The first
seminar shall be conducted in the first half of this semester. The second seminar is the
presentation of the interim project report of the work completed and scope of the work
which has to be accomplished in the fourth semester.
Evaluation:
Total Marks : 50
Progress evaluation by the Project Supervisor : 20 Marks
Presentation and evaluation by the committee : 30 Marks
Expected outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase 1, the student should be able to
Identify the topic, objectives and methodology to carry out the project.
Finalize the project plan for their course project.

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Syllabus and Course Plan 

   

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Course Year of
Course Name L-T-P-Credits
No. Introduction
02ME7112 Project (Phase II) 0-0-21-12 2015

Course Objective
To continue and complete the project work identified in project phase 1
Approach
There shall be two seminars (a mid- term evaluation on the progress of the work and pre
submission seminar to assess the quality and quantum of the work). At least one technical
paper has to be prepared for possible publication in journals / conferences based on their
project work.
Evaluation:
Total Marks : 100
Progress evaluation by the Project Supervisor : 30 Marks
Presentation and evaluation by the committee : 40 Marks
Evaluation by the External expert : 30 Marks
Expected outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase II, the student should be able to
Get a good exposure to a domain of interest.
Get a good domain and experience to pursue future research activities.

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