Sunday, November 22, 2009

UCM study materials for students

Dear students ,Once again I am happy to present you some of the materials for learning the subject "Unconventional Machining Process " [learnt by sixth semester Anna University students ]in addition to my regular class lecture. Do utilise these and give your feedback.

1. Syllabus
2. University question Paper
3. Two marks with answers
4. UCM QUESTION BANK - important questions
5. ECM Video
5. Laser cutting video
6. Lecture material
7. About Ultrasonic machining - Applications
8. Anna university question papers

9. Model question papers

10. Assignment topic

Syllabus for UCM ME 2026

ME2026 UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES
(COMMON TO MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION)
OBJECTIVE:
To learn about various unconventional machining processes, the various process
parameters and their influence on performance and their applications

UNIT I INTRODUCTION
5
Unconventional machining Process – Need – classification – Brief overview .

UNIT II MECHANICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 10

Abrasive Jet Machining – Water Jet Machining – Abrasive Water Jet Machining - Ultrasonic Machining. (AJM, WJM, AWJM and USM). Working Principles – equipment used – Process parameters – MRR-Variation in techniques used – Applications.

UNIT III ELECTRICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 8
Electric Discharge Machining (EDM)- working Principle-equipments-Process Parameters-Surface Finish and MRR- electrode / Tool – Power and control Circuits-Tool Wear – Dielectric – Flushing – Wire cut EDM – Applications.
UNIT IV CHEMICAL AND ELECTRO-CHEMICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 12Chemical machining and Electro-Chemical machining (CHM and ECM)-Etchantsmaskant-
techniques of applying maskants-Process Parameters – Surface finish and MRR-Applications. Principles of ECM-equipments-Surface Roughness and MRRElectrical circuit-Process Parameters-ECG and ECH - Applications.
UNIT V THERMAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 10
Laser Beam machining and drilling (LBM), plasma arc machining (PAM) and Electron Beam Machining (EBM). Principles – Equipment –Types - Beam control techniques – Applications.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK:1. Vijay.K. Jain “Advanced Machining Processes” Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007

REFERENCES:1. Benedict. G.F. “Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes” Marcel Dekker Inc., New York (1987).
2. Pandey P.C. and Shan H.S. “Modern Machining Processes” Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi (2007).
3. Mc Geough, “Advanced Methods of Machining” Chapman and Hall, London (1998).
4. Paul De Garmo, J.T.Black, and Ronald.A.Kohser, “Material and Processes in Manufacturing” Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi ,8th Edition,2001.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Free GATE TEST available

As mentioned in my previous post,the site is upgraded with free tests . GATE 2010 aspirants can attempt and give their feed back. You need to register yourself before you attempt, registration is free . You would be given the anlayisis of the time you have taken to answer, your score,and you can find more other features. Enjoy learning...

Click here to go to the link

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

V Sem ME 1308 -things to learn

Computer aided machine drawing practice -Things to learn
In design data book(psg)
Welding symbols(pg.no 11.1,11.2)
1.fillet
2. square butt
3.double butt
4.Spot welding
5.representation of welding symbols
Bolt and nut(for sizes M10,M12,M16)(5.47,48,49)
Screw(5.51)
Stud(5.64)
V block for holding a circular job of diameter 83 mm(5.97)
Types of rivet for diameter of 10mm(5.26)
a.snap
b.pan
c.flat head
taper key &hub for a shaft diameter of 58-65 mm(5.21)
only assembled fv,tv,sv will be asked

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Computer Aided Machine drawing Practice ME 1308 Viva questions

Computer Aided Machine drawing Practice ME 1308 Viva questions

1. What is the purpose of plummer block?
2. What is the purpose of layer command in autocad?
3. What is the purpose of coupling? What are the types?
4. How is the bolt specified? List some of the types of the threads.
5. What are the types of sectioning in the drawing?
6. What are the general guidelines to be followed during dimensioning?
7. What is the difference between first angle Projection and third angle projection?
8. Give symbols for welding on both sides ?
9. What is meant by GD & T ?
10. What are the differences between limits , fits and tolerances ?
11. What are the different methods of dimensioning ?
12. What is LISP ?
13. What is the difference between a window and crossing selection box?
14. What are some of the advantages of using blocks?
15. What is the difference between snap and osnap? When would you use snap?
16. What is polar?
17. What is the difference between redraw and regen?
18. What is the purpose of the command QTEXT ?
19. How can you draw isometric view drawings in 2D ?
20. Where is the explode command used?
21. What is xref ?
22. Exand the abbreviations BIS, ISO ?
23. What are the sizes of the sheets A4,A3,A2,A1 ?
24. How is the dimension style altered ?
25. How can a autocad drawing saved in jpeg or bmp format?