IIT Kanpur

2022-23 II semester
ME659A, Tribology of Machining Processes

Instructor: Dr. Sarvesh Mishra

1. Objectives

The elective course covers fundamental and applied tribological characteristics for a specific
manufacturing application. It introduces the vital aspects of tribology and machining science
and enables the students to interpret underlying complexities and critical phenomena related to
machining tribology.

2. Course Content

Sr. Broad Title No. of

No. Lectures
1. Machining Science: A tribological perspective 6
2. Friction in machining 6
3. Cutting tool wear: Mechanism, characterization and control 8
4. Modern cooling and lubrication methods 5
5. Surface engineering for effective machining 8
6. Experimental techniques in machining 6

3. Lecture, Tutorial & Lab Schedule & Venue, use of LMS (if any)

Venue: WL237

Timing: T,W (12-13:15)

4. Office Hours

On appointment basis; recommended mode of contact beyond formal contact hours (Email
only: msarvesh@iitk.ac.in)

5. Evaluation Components
Exams: Mid term (20%), End term (40%), Quizzes (10%), Assignments (10%), Term project
(20%)

6. Course Policies

Use of cellphones inside the classroom is prohibited.

Close-book exams.

7. Books & References

1. Manufacturing Science, A. Ghosh, A.K. Mallik, Second Edition, EastWest Press, 2010,
ISBN-978-8176710633
2. Introduction to Tribology, H. Tennekes and J. L. Lumley, MIT Press
3. Tribology: Friction and Wear of Engineering Materials, I. Hutchings, P. Shipway, Second
Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2017, ISBN: 978-0081009109
4. Introduction to Machining Science, G.K. Lal, Third Edition, New Age International
publishers, 2007, ISBN: 978-8122421040
5. Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, M.P. Groover, Seventh Edition, Wiley, 2019,
ISBN: 978-1119635697