Production Techniques I

(ME F243)
BITS Pilani K S SANGWAN
Pilani Campus
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Introduction
Outline

Course Handout

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Scope and Objective of the
Course
This course is designed to enrich theoretical, analytical as
well as practical knowledge about various metal casting,
forming and machining techniques used in
manufacturing.

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Books

Please follow the class notes and I will let you know about
the reference(s) used to prepare each slide.
1. Amitabha Ghosh and Asok Kumar Mallik,
“Manufacturing Science”, Affiliated East-West Press,
New Delhi, 1985
2. Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid,
“Manufactuirng Engineering and Technology,” Pearson
Education (Low Cost Indian Edition), 4/e, 2001, New
Delhi

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Introduction

Manufacturing properties of materials,

Control of manufacturing properties of materials

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Limits, Fits and Metrology

Need of limits and fits.

Types of Fits
General Metrology

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Metal Casting

Pattern and mould, melting, pouring, gating design, riser

design
Various casting processes, casting defects & inspection of
castings

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Metal Forming

Failure theory and yield conditions

Analysis and processes of Rolling, Forging, Wire & Tube
drawing
Analysis and processes of deep drawing, bending,
extrusion, sheet metal working

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Joining Processes

Principles of solid phase welding and liquid phase welding,

soldering, and brazing
Various welding processes, weld defects and inspection

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Metal Machining

Simple description of various machining operations,

machine tools and cutting tool geometry.

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Evaluation Scheme

Components Duration Weightage Remarks

(%)
Mid Semester 90 min. 30 Open/Closed
Test Book
Quiz 10 Closed Book

Practical 25

Comprehensive 3 hrs. 35 Closed Book

Examination

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Primary Manufacturing
Processes
Casting
Forming
Machining
Joining

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Classification of
Manufacturing Processes
Liquids

Casting Plastic Moulding

Disposable Mould Permanent Mould

Solids

Sheet Bar Powder

Press Work Machining Forming Machining Sintering

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Thanks

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