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COURSE NAME/CODE: Manufacturing Processes Lab / MEM564

COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

CO1 Identify relevant machineries, processes, instruments and tools used in

manufacturing industry. [PO1, LO1, SS1]{C4}.
CO2 Classify a practical experiment related to the manufacturing processes and
technology using specific tools and machineries. [PO4, LO2, SS1]{C4}.
CO3 Practice in a group to perform each laboratory work correctly through established
procedures [PO10, LO9, SS3] {A5}
CO4 Prepare technical reports in a professional manner. [PO9, LO4, SS2]{A4}.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course provides students with hands-on experience on the operation, evaluation and
overcoming problems related to basic manufacturing practices such as in metal casting,
welding and thermal cutting, metal cutting, non-traditional machining and the use of
metrological instruments in this field. Demonstration and practical on certain
manufacturing practices will be carried out.

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SYLLABUS CONTENT

1.0 Metrology (4 hours)

1.1 Introduction and demonstration on safety and measuring equipment.
1.2 Profile measurement and advance measurement on straightness, flatness,
roundness and surface roughness.
1.3 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) / Universal Length Measuring
Machine / Alicona Infinite Focus / Dial Gauge Calibrator.

2.0 Metal Casting (4 hours)

2.1 Introduction and demonstration on safety and equipment.
2.2 Die casting and Vacuum Casting

3.0 Welding and Thermal Cutting (2 hours)

3.1 Introduction and demonstration on safety and equipment.
3.2 Welding processes such as Robotic welding and Friction welding.

4.0 Traditional Machining (NTM) (4 hours)

4.1 Introduction and demonstration on safety and equipment.
4.2 Computer Numerical Control Machining (CNC Milling)
4.2.1 Programming Simulation (G-Code and M-Code)
4.2.2 Integration – Transferring Digital Instruction

5.0 Non-Traditional Machining (4 hours)

5.1 Introduction and demonstration on safety and equipment.
5.2 NTM processes such as Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM) / Wire Cut
(WEDM) / Water-Jet Machining (WJM) / Plasma Arc Cutting
5.2.1 Programming Simulation (G-Code and M-Code)
5.2.2 Integration – Transferring Digital Instruction

6.0 Processing of Plastics (2 hours)

6.1 Introduction and demonstration on safety and equipment.
6.2 Injection Moulding and 3D Printing.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Laboratory
Laboratory demonstrations and practical related to the course contents.

Peer Assessment
Students comment on and judge their colleagues work.

Supervisor Assessment
Supervisor comment on and judge their students work.

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ASSESSMENTS
Items Marks CO Assessment
Laboratory Report 45% CO1, CO4
Peer Assessment 10% CO3
Supervisor Assessment 45% CO2
Final Examination 0%

GRADING SCALE
4.00 A+ 90 –100 2.33 C+ 55 – 59
4.00 A 80 – 89 2.00 C 50 – 54
3.67 A- 75 – 79 1.67 C- 47 – 49
3.33 B+ 70 – 74 1.33 D+ 44 – 46
3.00 B 65 – 69 1.00 D 40 – 43
2.67 B- 60 – 64 0.67 E 30 – 39
0.00 F 0 – 29

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK
None

REFERENCES
1. Mikell P. Groover, Principles of Modern Manufacturing, SI Version, 5th Edition,
John Wiley & Son, 2013.
2. Serope Kalpakjian, Steven R. Schmid, Manufacturing Engineering and
Technology, SI Edition, 7th Edition, Pearson Education, 2014.
3. P. N. Rao, Manufacturing Technology: Foundry, Forming and Welding , Volume 1,
4th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2013.
4. P. N. Rao, Manufacturing Technology: Metal Cutting and Machine Tools, Volume
2, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2013.
5. John A. Schey, Introduction To Manufacturing Processes, 3rd Edition, McGraw-
Hill, 2000.

IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

ZERO MARK will be given to those:

 Submitting the report after due date.
 Absent from the Laboratory session.
 Plagiarize on Report (to use another person's idea or
a part of their work and pretend that it is your own).

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