Metal Cutting:
1.1 Features of machining processes, concept of speed and cutting, mechanism of chip
formation, concept of shear plane, chip reduction coefficient force analysis, Merchants
circle of cutting forces, expression for shear plane angle and coefficient of friction in terms
of cutting forces and tool angles, Merchants theory-original and modified, effect of various
parameters on cutting forces
1.2 Different types of dynamometers and their operations, Tool life definition, mechanism of
tool wear and measurement, preliminary and ultimate feature, factors influencing tool life
such as speed, feed, depth of cut, tool material, cutting fluids etc., Machinability, factors
affecting surface finish.

Tool Engineering:
2.1 Cutting Tool geometry and definition of principles tool angles of single point cutting tools,
Types of milling cutters and their geometry, Geometry of drill, broach
2.2 Specification & Selection of grinding wheel, dressing & truing and balancing of grinding
wheels.

Sheet Metal Forming:
3.1 Sheet metal operations, Classification of presses, Types of Dies:, compound, combination,
progressive, bending, forming and drawing dies, scrap strip layout, centre of pressure,
selection of die sets, stock guides, strippers.

Jigs and Fixtures:
4.1 Elements of Jigs and fixtures, principles of location, types of locating and clamping
elements, Drill bushes-their types and applications indexing devices, auxiliary elements,
Types of jigs, Milling fixture and turning fixture.

Non-traditional Machining:
5.1 Ultrasonic Machining (USM), Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM),Water Jet Machining,
Electrochemical Machining (ECM),Chemical Machining (CHM)Electrical Discharge
Machining (EDM),Plasma Arc Machining (PAM),Laser Beam Machining (LBM),Electron
Beam Machining (EBM).

Additive Manufacturing:
6.1 Historical Development , Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping, Advantages of Rapid
Prototyping ,Additive Manufacturing (AM) Definition, Applications of AM parts, The
Generic AM process, Why use the term Additive Manufacturing, The Benefits of AM,
Distinction Between AM and CNC Machining, Other Related Technologies: Reverse
Engineering, CAE, Haptic based CAD, Classifications of AM / RP System: Liquid polymer
Systems, Discrete Particle Systems, Molten Material Systems, Solid Sheet Systems
6.2 New AM Classification Schemes as per ASTM F42 and ISO TC 261: Vat photo
polymerization, Powder bed fusion, Material extrusion, Material jetting, Binder jetting,
Sheet lamination and Directed energy deposition
6.3 Vat Photo Polymerization based AM / RP Systems: Principle of operation, Process,
materials advantages, disadvantages, and applications of 3D Systems’ stereo lithography
(SLA), CMET’S Solid Object Ultraviolet-Laser Printer (SOUP).