KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 5 · Program Core — Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (PCMET502) Syllabus

Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Semester 5, Program Core — Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering).

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Course Code

PCMET502

Credits

Teaching Hours

3:1:0:0 (L:T:P:R)

CIE Marks

ESE Marks

Exam Duration

2 Hrs 30 Min

Prerequisites

PBMET304 (Manufacturing Processes), PCMET402 (Machine Tools and Metrology)

Semester

Semester 5

Course Objective

To learn how to program CNC machines and control automated equipment with PLC; to introduce machining principles and processes in the manufacturing of precision components and products using non-conventional technologies; and to offer a basic understanding of machining capabilities, limitations, and productivity of advanced manufacturing techniques.

Module-wise Syllabus

Module 1

11 contact hours

CNC systems: principle of operation, components, coordinate systems, classification, point-to-point and contouring systems, incremental and absolute programming, open loop and closed loop systems, feedback devices. Interpolators: linear, circular and complete interpolator. Manual and computer aided part programming (APT), programming exercises in turning, drilling and milling. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): input/output devices, ladder logic programming.

Module 2

11 contact hours

Advanced Machining Processes: ultrasonic machining (USM), abrasive jet machining (AJM), water jet machining (WJM), abrasive water jet machining (AWJM), electrochemical machining (ECM), electro discharge machining (EDM), electron beam machining (EBM), laser beam machining (LBM), plasma arc machining (PAM), ion beam machining (IBM).

Module 3

11 contact hours

Advanced Metal Forming Processes: high velocity forming of metals, sheet metal forming, explosive forming, electro hydraulic forming, electromagnetic forming. Stress waves and deformation in solids: types of elastic body waves, relation at free boundaries, relative particle velocity. Microfabrication process: CVD, PVD, LIGA process. Micromachining: diamond turn mechanism.

Module 4

11 contact hours

Advanced Finishing Processes: abrasive flow machining, magnetic abrasive finishing, magnetorheological finishing, magnetorheological abrasive flow finishing, magnetic float polishing, elastic emission machining. Material Addition Processes: stereolithography, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, laminated object manufacturing, laser-engineered net-shaping.

Course Outcomes

CO1Perform CNC programming and select appropriate tooling and parameters.
CO2Categorize the various non-traditional material removal processes based on energy sources and mechanisms employed.
CO3Analyze the processes and evaluate the role of each process parameter during micromachining of various advanced material removal processes.
CO4Explain the processes used in additive manufacturing for a range of materials and applications.

Assessment Pattern (CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Attendance	5
Assignment / Microproject	15
Internal Examination 1 (Written)	10
Internal Examination 2 (Written)	10

End Semester Examination (ESE)

Total 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.

Textbooks & Reference Books

Textbooks

Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems — Yoram Koren (TMH, 2017)
Advanced Machining Processes — Jain V.K. (Narosa Publishers, 2014)
Introduction to Micromachining — Jain V.K. (Narosa Publishers / Springer Nature, 2nd edition, 2015)
Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing — Ian Gibson, David Rosen, Brent Stucker (—, —)

Reference Books

Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing — M.P. Groover, E.M. Zimmers, Jr. (Prentice Hall of India, 1987)
Programmable Logic Controllers — Petruzella Frank.D. (McGraw Hill, 2016)
Developments in High-Speed Metal Forming — Davies K and Austin E.R (The Machinery Publishing Co, 1970)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits is KTU Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (PCMET502)?

4 credits, with 3:1:0:0 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.

How many modules are in the PCMET502 syllabus?

4 modules, 44 total contact hours.

What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?

CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 40 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.

What are the recommended textbooks for PCMET502?

Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (Yoram Koren); Advanced Machining Processes (Jain V.K.); Introduction to Micromachining (Jain V.K.); Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing (Ian Gibson, David Rosen, Brent Stucker).

Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?

This Semester 5 course is listed under Program Core — Mechanical Engineering at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.

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