Most repeated topics in KTU University Examination

Module - I

1. Lathe – lathe accessories lathe operations

2. capstan and turret lathe
3. single spindle and multi spindle screw machines.
4. Shaping, Plaining and Slotting machines (Fundamentals)
5. Shaper machine – quick return motion
6. Boring Machines – Detailed study
7. Drill bit nomenclature – Drilling operations

Module - II

1. Milling tool nomenclature – Milling Cutter

2. Indexing - Different indexing methods
3. Grinding, honing, lapping and burnishing
4. Grinding operations: cylindrical, surface and center less grinding
5. Grinding wheels: Specification types of abrasives, grain size -Types of bond, grade, and structure

Module – III

1. Methods used in gear production - form cutters – gear hobbing – gear broaching - Bevel gear
cutting
2. Gear finishing operations.

Module – IV

1. Precision Vs accuracy
2. Errors – Systematic and Random errors
3. Theory of tolerances and allowances – Simple problems
4. Types of fits and assembly – interchangeability and selective assembly
5. Taylor’s Principle
6. Classification of gauges: plug, ring, slip and snap gauges

Module – V

1. Interferometer - optical flat

2. Comparator Basic idea – Johansson Mikrokator – Sigma comparator
3. Measurements of surface roughness, screw and gears – Basic terminologies
4. Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)