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19me603 Metal Cutting and Machine Tools
19me603 Metal Cutting and Machine Tools
19me603 Metal Cutting and Machine Tools
Unit I
Fundamentals of Machining
Elements of machining, Theory of chip formation, Cutting tool materials, Tool geometry, Classification and
type of machining of tools, Mechanics of orthogonal cutting, Machining parameters and metal removal rate,
Cutting force analysis by Merchant's diagram, work done and power required, Problems, Types of cutting
parameters and coolants.
Tool Signature- Different systems of tool signature
10+4 Hours
Unit II
Rotary Machines
Introduction, Construction and working, Principle of Lathe, Classification of lathes, Specification of a lathe,
work and tool holders, Lathe operations, cutting speed, feed and depth of cut, Machining time, Cutting fluids,
Tool materials and properties.
Drilling and Boring Machines
Introduction, Construction and working, specifications, Classification, Operations performed, Work and tool
holding devices, Twist drill nomenclature, Drill size and materials, Boring Machines.
Cutting speed, feed and depth of cut- rotary machines
12+4 Hours
Unit III
Reciprocating Machines
Shaping, Slotting and Planning Machines
Introduction, Construction and working, Principle parts, Specifications and operations performed, Machining
time calculations.
Milling Machines
Introduction, Construction and working, Classification- horizontal, vertical and universal milling machines,
Machining operations, Milling cutters, Elements of a plain milling cutter, Methods of indexing, Machining time.
Cutting speed, feed and depth of cut- reciprocating machines
14+4 Hours
Unit IV
Grinding Machines
Introduction, Construction and working, Classification- cylindrical and surface grinders, tool and cutter
grinders, Abrasives, Bonds and bonding processes, Specification and selection of a grinding wheel
Finishing operations- lapping and honing
9+3 Hours
Department of Mechanical Engineering, GMRIT | Syllabi | Regulation 2019
Textbook (s)
1. Hajra Choudhury S. K., Elements of workshop technology Volume No. II Machine Tools, Media
Promotors and Publishers Pvt. Limited, 15th Edition, 2018.
2. Mikell P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., 7th Edition, 2019.
3. B. L. Juneja, G. S. Sekhon and Nitin Seth, Fundamentals of Metal Cutting and Machine tools, New Age
International Publishers-2nd Edition., 2005.
4. P N Rao, Manufacturing Technology: Metal Cutting and Machine Tools, MC Graw Hill Education
(India) Pvt. ltd, 4th Edition, 2018.
Reference (s)
1. Winston A. Knight and Geoffrey Boothroyd, Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine Tools,
CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2005
2. Serope Kalpakjian and Stephen Schmid, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Prentice Hall
Publication, 7th Edition, 2014
3. Amitabha Ghosh and Ashok Kumar Mallik, Manufacturing Science, East West Press Private Ltd, 2nd
Edition, 2010
4. B. S Raghuwanshi, Workshop Technology Vol-II, Dhanpatrai & Co., 11th Edition, 2013.
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Assignment Test should contain only questions related to Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Skills pertaining to this course