DELHI SKILL AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNIVERSITY

Diploma in
Mechanical
Engineering

Syllabus Document

EFFECTIVE FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22

Program Vision

The Mechanical Engineering Department of DSEU will mould the students into technically
sound and skilled professionals with leadership qualities for serving the society with
international touch and entrepreneurial abilities.

Program Outcome

a) Technical Knowledge/Skills

● Able to read blueprint, design and draft drawings.

● Knowledge of commonly used materials and selection
● Knowledge of machine tools and manufacturing processes selection
● Knowledge about components of the mechanical section (boiler, firing floor, turbine
section etc.)
● Thorough knowledge of basic thermodynamics.
● Basic workshop skills and its operations.
● Knowledge of control systems and instrumentation
● Computing skills and knowledge of basic computer programming languages
● Basic Technical Knowledge of all core mechanical engineering subjects

b) Software Skill and Project Skills

Auto CAD

c) Personality Traits and Ethics:

● Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

● Presentation skills and report writing.
● Conflict management and interpersonal skills
● Work ethics
● Leadership and Strategic planning
● Punctuality and Flexibility
● Team playing, ethics and loyalty
● Adaptability and Self-awareness

d) Soft Skills:
● Problem solving skills
● Communication skills
● Good listening Writing skills
● Presentation skills

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Credit Scheme

Semester I
Hours/week
Total
Sl No. Subject Code Course Titles
L T P Credits

Face The World Skills (FTW)

1 ME-HS101 - - - 3
-I

2 ME-HS102 English Communication I 2 0 0 2

3 ME-HS103 Sports and Yoga 0 0 2 1

4 ME-FC101 Applied Mathematics - I 3 1 0 4

5 ME-FC102 Basic Sciences* 4 0 2 5

6 ME-FC103 Basic Engineering Graphics 0 0 6 3

Basic Engineering Workshop

7 ME-FC104 1 0 4 3
Technology

TOTAL 10 1 14 21
*Basic Sciences includes Applied Physics and Applied Chemistry of 2.5 credits each

Semester II
Hours/week
Sl No. Subject Code Course Titles Credits
L T P

1 ME-HS201 Face The World Skills - II - - - 1

2 ME-HS202 English Communication-II 0 0 2 1

3 ME-HS203 Environmental Studies - - - 1

4 ME-FC201 Applied Mathematics-II 3 1 0 4

5 ME-PC202 Engineering Mechanics 3 0 2 4

6 ME-PC203 Engineering Graphics II 2 0 6 5

7 ME-PC204 Workshop Technology 2 0 6 5

TOTAL 10 1 16 21

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 Semester III
Hours/week
Total
Sl No. Subject Code Course Titles
L T P Credits

Engineering Materials and

1 ME-PC301 3 0 2 4
Metallurgy

2 ME-PC302 Thermal Engineering-I 3 0 2 4

3 ME-PC303 Manufacturing Technology 2 0 4 4

Machine Drawing -I and

4 ME-PC304 1 0 4 3
CAD Drafting

Fundamentals of
5 ME-PC305 2 0 2 3
Mechatronics

6 ME-HS301 Face the World Skills - III 0 0 2 1

7 ME-HS302 English Communication -III 0 0 2 1

8 ME-HS304 Indian Constitution (MOOC) - - - 1

TOTAL 11 0 18 21

Semester IV
Hours/week
Subject
Sl No. Course Titles Credits
Code L T P

1 ME-PC401 Strength of Materials 3 0 2 4

Fluid Mechanics and Fluid

2 ME-PC402 3 0 2 4
Machines

3 ME-PC403 Thermal Engineering-II 3 0 2 4

Machine Drawing-II and CAD

4 ME-PC404 1 0 4 3
Drafting

Conventional Machining
5 ME-PC405 2 0 4 4
Processes

6 ME-HS401 Face the World Skills -IV - - - 1

7 ME-HS402 English Communication - IV 0 0 2 1

8 ME-HS403 Human Values - - - 1

TOTAL 12 0 16 22

Semester V

4
 Hours/week
Total
Sl No. Subject Code Course Titles
L T P Credits

1 ME-PC501 Theory of Machine 3 1 0 4

Non-Conventional &
2 ME-PC502 Advanced Machining 3 0 0 3
processes

CNC Machines and

3 ME-PC504 3 0 4 5
Automation

4 ME-PC505 Industrial Engineering 3 0 0 3

Industrial
5 ME-SI501 Training/Summer 0 0 0 2
Internship

6 ME-OC501 MOOC 0 0 0 2

7 ME-HS501 Face the World Skills- V - - - 1

8 ME-HS502 English Communication - V 0 0 2 1

TOTAL 12 1 6 21

Semester VI
Hours/week
Sl No. Subject Code Course Titles Credits
L T P

ME-PE 601/
1 Elective 3 0 0 3
ME-PE 611

2 ME-PC601 Machine Design 3 1 0 4

ME-PC602/ME Refrigeration and air

3 3 0 2 4
-PC611 conditioning

Metrology and
4 ME-PC603/ME- 2 0 2 3
Instrumentation
PC612

Industry Based Major

5 ME-PR601 0 0 12 6
Project

6 ME-HS601 Face the World Skills – VI - - - 1

English Communication -
7 ME-HS602 0 0 2 1
VI

11 1 18 22
TOTAL

*ELECTIVES:
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 1. Automobile Engineering
2. Latest development on emission control
3. Power Plant Engineering
4. Non-Conventional Energy System
5. Mechanisms and Robot Kinematics

Note - The syllabus for Semester I of Mechanical Engineering has all common
subjects; Applied Mathematics, Basic Sciences, Basic Engineering Workshop
Technology and Basic Engineering Graphics is provided separately.

The syllabus of English Communication, Face the World Skills, EVS, Sports & Yoga,
Indian Constitution and Human Values are common across all the diploma programs
and are given separately.

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SEMESTER II

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 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
II SEMESTER
Course Code: ME-PC202
Course Title: Engineering Mechanics

Rationale:

The diploma students of all engineering branches are required to acquire the knowledge of
the basic concept of mechanics, laws of forces, friction, centre of gravity, moment of inertia
and simple lifting machines, hence the subject of engineering mechanics introduced.

Course Objective:
This subject should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop the course
outcome so that the students may acquire following competency needed by the industry:

“Understand the concept of forces and implementation of its various laws for the solution of
engineering problems and to provide the ability to connect the concept in real life
applications”

Learning Outcome:
After learning this subject, student will be able to:
● Identify the force systems for given conditions by applying the basic laws of
mechanics.
● Determine resultant force of a given force system.
● Calculate the normal and support reaction in various structures by using
equilibrium conditions.
● Calculate the resultant moment in a given system of forces.
● Understand the role of friction in equilibrium problems.
● Find out the centroid and centre of gravity of simple and composite sections.
● Select the relevant simple lifting machine(s) for given purposes.

Detailed Contents

UNIT 1. Engineering mechanics and Laws of forces (20%) (6)

Hrs

● Introduction to engineering mechanics and its classification. Significance and

relevance of mechanics in engineering branches. Concept of rigid body.
● Introduction to force, its unit and characteristics. Methods of representation: (vector
representation and Bow’s notation). Effects of force, principle of transmissibility of
force, force system and its classification. Component of a force.
● Resultant of force, analytical method for determination of resultant for concurrent,
non-concurrent and parallel coplanar force systems. Triangle law of force,

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 parallelogram law and polygon law of force. Lami’s theorem and its applications
(Simple numerical only).
● Equilibrium and Equilibrant of force system, Free body diagram, Analytical and
graphical methods of analyzing equilibrium (Simple numerical only).

UNIT 2. Moment of force (15%) (6) Hrs

● Introduction to moment and its unit. Classification of moment and its sign
conventions.
● Principle of moment and its applications. Varignon’s theorem and its proof. General
conditions of equilibrium of bodies under the effect of coplanar concurrent forces
(Simple numerical only).
● Applications of moment
● Introduction to couples and its applications.
● Introduction to lever, its types and applications.

UNIT 3. Friction (15%) (6) Hrs

● Introduction to friction and its relevance in engineering, types and laws of friction.
Advantages and disadvantages of friction.
● Coefficient of friction, limiting friction, angle of friction, angle of repose, normal
reaction, relation between coefficient of friction and angle of friction.
● Equilibrium of a body lying on a horizontal plane subjected to force parallel and
inclined to the plane (Simple numerical only).
● Equilibrium of a body lying on a rough inclined plane subjected to the force parallel
to the plane, inclined to the plane and acting horizontally, ladder friction (Simple
numerical only).

UNIT 4 Centre of Gravity (15%) (8) Hrs

● Introduction to centroid and centre of gravity. Centroid of geometrical plane figures

such as square, rectangle, triangle, circle, semi-circle, quarter circle. Centroid of
composite geometric figures (Simple numerical only).
● Centre of Gravity of simple solids such as cube, cuboid, cone, cylinder, sphere,
hemisphere etc. Centre of Gravity of composite solids (Simple numerical only).

UNIT 5 Moment of Inertia (15%) (7) Hrs

● Introduction to Moment of Inertia, Method to find out moment of inertia

(Perpendicular axis theorem and parallel axis theorem).
● Moment of inertia of geometrical shapes (rectangular, square, triangular, circular,
semi- circular, I-section, L-section and composite sections) (Simple numerical only).

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UNIT 6. Simple lifting machines (20%) (6) Hrs

● Introduction to lifting machines and their significance. Terminology: - Load, effort,

input and output of machine, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency.
● Ideal machine, law of machine, friction in machine, self-locking machine,
reversibility of a machine, condition of a machine to be reversible (Simple numerical
only).
● Study of simple lifting machines: - Simple wheel and axle, differential wheel and
axle, worm and worm wheel, single purchase winch crab, double purchase winch
crab, simple screw jack and differential screw jack.

List of Practical:

● To verify the polygon law of forces using Grave Sand’s apparatus.

● To verify triangle law/parallelogram law of forces using universal force table
apparatus.
● To verify the forces in different members of the jib crane.
● To verify the reaction at the supports of a simply supported beam.
● To find the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of an inclined plane.
● To find the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a screw jack.
● To find the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of worm and worm
wheel.
● To find mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of single purchase winch
crab.
● To find out the centroid of a regular lamina.
● To determine coefficient of friction between two surfaces and angle of repose using
inclined plane apparatus.

References/suggested learning resources:

(a) Books:
● Bedi, D. S. (2008). Engineering Mechanics. Khanna Publications, New Delhi
● Khurmi, R.S. Applied Mechanics. S. Chand & Co . New Delhi.
● Sarao, A. S. Applied Mechanics. Satya Prakashan New Delhi.
● Rajput, R. K. A textbook of Applied Mechanics. Laxmi Publications New Delhi.

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 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
II SEMESTER
Course Code: ME-PC203
Course Title: Engineering Graphics

Rationale:

Students belonging to core engineering branches need to have in-depth knowledge of

engineering drawing which enables them to read and interpret the details and assembly of
different objects. The concept of graphical language will be used in expressing the ideas,
conveying the instruction which includes various details and assemblies, fasteners,
intersection of solids and sectioning of solids. The emphasis, while imparting instructions,
should be to develop conceptual skills in the students following BIS SP 46 – 1988.

Course Objective:

The purpose of this course is to develop the basic graphic skills in the students so as to
enable them to use these skills in preparation of engineering drawings, reading and
interpretation. The emphasis, while imparting instructions, should be to develop conceptual
skills in the students

Learning Outcome:

After learning the subject, the students will be able to:

● Draw and learn different types of wooden joints used in furniture.

● Draw the assembly from part details of objects.
● Identify and draw different types of screw threads used in various machines and
assemblies as per domestic and international standards
● Draw different types of nuts, bolts and washers
● Draw various locking devices and foundation bolts
● Draw different section of various types of keys and cotter joints
● Draw various riveted joints
● Draw the various views of intersecting and sectioned solids.
● Understand the basics of geometrical transformation in CAD.

Note:
● First angle projection is to be followed.
● Minimum 15 sheets to be prepared.
● Instructions relevant to various drawings may be given along with
appropriate demonstration, before assigning drawing practice to the students.
● Students should be encouraged to use engineering graph books for free hand and
orthographic projection practice.

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Detailed Contents

UNIT 1. Detail and Assembly Drawing (10%) (2+9) Hrs

● Principle and utility of detail and assembly drawings

● Details and assembly of wooden joints (Corner, Tee halving, Mitre faced corner, Tee
bridle, Cross, Cogged, Dovetail, Mortise and Tenon joint). (02 sheets)

UNIT 2. Screw Threads (10%) (3+9) Hr

● Thread nomenclature and terminology: - External and internal threads, Right and
left hand threads, single and multiple start threads (Actual and Conventional
representation). (01 sheets)
● Different Forms of screw threads: - V threads (B.S.W, B.S.P, B.A, American National
and Metric threads), Square threads (square, Acme, Buttress and Knuckle threads).
(01 sheets)

UNIT 3. Nuts and Bolts (15%) (3+9) Hrs

● Different views of hexagonal and square nuts. Square and hexagonal headed bolt.
(01 sheets)
● Assembly of Hexagonal headed bolt and Hexagonal nut with washer. (01 sheets)
● Assembly of square headed bolt and hexagonal nut with washer. (01 sheets)
● Introduction to Allen bolt, grub screw, self tapping screw, screws with different head.

UNIT 4. Locking Devices (10%) (3+9) Hrs

● Different types of locking devices-Lock nut, castle nut, split pin nut, locking plate,
slotted nut, spring and lock washer. (01 sheets)
● Foundations bolts-Rag bolt, Lewis bolt, curved bolt and eye bolt. (01 sheet)
● Drawing of various types of studs, dowel- parallel, tapered and split. (01 sheet)

UNIT 5. Keys and Cotters (10%) (4+12) Hrs

● Various types of keys and cotters - their practical applications, drawings of various
keys and cotters showing keys and cotters in position. (01 sheet)
● Various types of joints. (03 sheets)
○ Spigot and socket joint
○ Gib and cotter joint
○ Knuckle joint

UNIT 6. Rivets and Riveted Joints (10%) (4+12) Hrs

● Types of general purpose-rivets heads

● Caulking and fullering of riveted joints
● Types of riveted joints (04 sheets)
○ (i) Lap joint-Single riveted, double riveted (chain and zig-zag type)
○ (ii) Single riveted, single cover plate butt joint
○ (iii) Single riveted, double cover plate butt joint

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 ○ (iv) Double riveted, double cover plate butt joint (chain and zig-zag type)

UNIT 7. Sectioning of Solids (15%) (2+9) Hrs

● Importance and salient features of sectioning.

● Description of full section, half section, partial or broken out sections, offset
sections, revolved sections and removed sections. (01 sheets)

UNIT 8. Intersection of Surfaces (15%) (2+9) Hrs

● Lecture on necessity and application of intersection of surfaces. Intersection of

cylinder to cylinder, cone to cylinder. (02 sheets)

UNIT 9. Computer Aided Drafting (5%) (03) Hrs

● Introduction to geometric coordinate system, windowing and clipping.

● Two dimensional geometric transformation (translation, scaling, rotation, shearing
and reflection)
● Three dimensional geometric transformation (translation, scaling and rotation).

References/suggested learning resources:

(a) Books:
● A Text Book of Engineering Drawing by Surjit Singh; Dhanpat Rai & Co., Delhi.
● Engineering Drawing by PS Gill; SK Kataria & Sons, New Delhi
● Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design by Khushdeep Goyal; SK Kataria & Sons,
New Delhi.

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 WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY
II SEMESTER
Course Code: ME-PC204
Course Title: Workshop Technology

Rationale:

In order to enhance the basic knowledge and skill of workshop technology gained by the
students during the first semester, this subject is taught for higher order of manufacturing
knowledge including machining. The knowledge of workshop technology is very much
essential for all engineers and technocrats for familiarizing themselves with the concept of
manufacturing processes. The basic need is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge
of workshop technologies to all the engineering diploma students so that the students will
be able to acquire knowledge of various operations using power tools, apparatus,
equipment, cutting tools, instruments and machinery. This subject provides a miniature
industrial environment in the educational institute.

Course Objective:

This subject should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop the course
outcome so that the students may acquire following competency needed by the industry:
“To obtain the theoretical knowledge of parts and functions of various machines, tools and
practical knowledge of different operations by using power tools, apparatus, equipment and
machinery of the concerned engineering workshops.”

Learning Outcome:
The theory and practical associated with this subject are to be taught and implemented so
that the students after completion the subject will be able to accomplish following
industry-oriented activities associated with the above-mentioned competency:

● To understand, identify, select and use various types of machine tools and
equipment.
● To understand the basic engineering process of manufacturing and assembly.
● To understand and interpret product drawing, produce jobs and inspect the job for
specified dimensions.
● To select proper cutting tools for a particular operation and power tools in different
workshops.
● To select materials, tools, machines and sequence of operations to make a job as
per drawing requirement.
● To perform practical on machine tools in the concerned workshops with zero
accidents.

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Detailed Contents

UNIT 1. CARPENTRY MACHINERIES (20%)

(5) Hrs

● Introduction, parts and functions of Jig saw and radial saw woodworking machine.
● Introduction to different types of nails, screws, adhesives and their applications.
● Introduction and description of drilling and boring tools used in carpentry.
● Introduction and functions of Band saw, Circular saw and Electric Planer.
● Introduction and basic functions of Wood working lathe and its tools.

UNIT 2. PAINTING TECHNOLOGY (15%) (4) Hrs

● Introduction to powder coating, coating techniques and its applications.

● Compressed air assisted spray; Airless spray and Electrostatic spray techniques for
painting.
● Criteria for selection of spray-painting techniques.
● Painting defects and their remedies.

UNIT 3. FITTING TECHNOLOGY (20%)

(4) Hrs

● Cutting tools-chisels and scrapers, their functions and types. Tightening tools-
pliers, screw driver, wrenches.
● Detailed classification of files: according to cut, grade, and shape.
● Measuring devices (Fillet/radius gauge, screw pitch gauge, wire gauge, telescopic
gauge), Vernier height gauge. Surface gauge and universal surface gauge.
● Introduction and functions of power saw and bench drilling machine.
● Description of twist drill, reamer, tap and die set.

UNIT 4 ARC WELDING TECHNOLOGIES (15%) (5) Hrs

● Introduction and list of classification of welding processes.

● Carbon arc welding process and its classification.
● Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) or Manual metal arc welding (MMAW) or
Fluxed Shielded arc welding, its applications, advantages and limitations.
● Brief description of Gas Tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert gas
welding (TIG) , Gas Metal arc welding (GMAW) or Metal inert gas welding (MIG)
and Submerged arc welding (SAW).
● Welding methods and welding positions. Functions of electrode coating ingredients.

UNIT 5 PLUMBING MATERIAL & TECHNOLOGIES (15%) (4) Hrs

● Introduction, functions and types of valves.

● Introduction, functions and types of taps.
● Introduction to pipe materials (GI, SS, MS, PVC, CPVC, UPVC, PPR ).
● Difference between PVC, CPVC, UPVC, PPR pipes.

UNIT 6. SHEET METAL TECHNOLOGIES (15%) (4) Hrs

● Different metals used in sheet-metal work-black iron, galvanized iron and stainless
steel.
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 ● Introduction and functions of various machines- Shearing machines, burring
machines, bending machines etc.
● Rivets, types of riveted joints, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
● Development of surfaces/pattern layout.

Note: The teachers are required to give the examples of applications of each
theoretical topic (as far as possible) while teaching this course/subject

List of Practical:

Note: The students are supposed to come in proper uniform. Wearing shoes in the
workshop(s) is compulsory. Importance of safety precautions and cleanliness, safety
measures and upkeep of tools, equipment’s etc., and the working environment in the
following workshops will be explained for practical conduct. The students should prepare
sketches of various jobs with tools required, sequence of operations etc. in their practical
notebook. Workshop instructors of the concerned workshop will demonstrate &
instruct/guide the students throughout the practical class for providing necessary facilities
and guidance for the completion of job work.

● Carpentry Shop: -
(a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).
(b) Demonstration of various power tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier
prepared jobs.
(c) Job I- To make a dovetail joint.
(d) Job II- To make a mitred joint.
(e) Job III- To sharpen the wood working lathe tools and set up the work-piece on
lathe.
(f) Job IV- To make a job using different types of wood turning processes including
form turning and grooving.

● Painting Shop: -
(a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).
(b) Demonstration of various power tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier
prepared jobs.
(c) Job I- To prepare acrylic emulsion paints (exterior/interior).
(d) Job II- To make a job consisting of surface preparation operations (cleaning,
sanding and putty filling etc.) and paint by using compressed air assisted spray
technique.
(e) Job III- To perform painting operations using electrostatic spray/Airless spray
technique.

● Fitting Shop: -
(a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).
(b) Demonstration of various power tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier
prepared jobs.

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 (c) Job I- To make a job by performing the operations: Sawing, Marking, circular
filing on MS work piece (75 x 50 x 6 mm) by measuring dimensions with the help
of Vernier Calliper within the tolerance of 0.1mm.
(d) Job II- To make an assembly of MS work pieces (V type male & female) by
making sides at 90 degree and surface flatness at 180 degrees.

● Welding Shop: -
(a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).
(b) Demonstration of various power tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier
prepared jobs.
(c) Job I- To prepare the edges and make a simple joint using shielded metal arc
welding (SMAW) on MS work piece.
(d) Job II- To prepare the edges and make U butt joints using shielded metal arc
welding (SMAW) on MS work pieces.
(e) Job III- To prepare the edges and make a Corner joint using Metal inert gas
welding (MIG) on MS work piece.
(f) Job IV- To prepare the edges and make a simple lap joint using oxy-acetylene
gas welding.

● Plumbing Shop: -
(a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective equipment
(PPE).
(b) Demonstration of various power tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier
prepared jobs.
(c) Job 1 - Prepare a PVC pipe fitting layout in a simple water supply system and make
the job as per layout by using Union joints.
(d) Job II- Tracking out leakage and repairing of water supply systems including
removal of air locks.
(e) Job III - To fix the problem of waste pipe leakage and fixing of waste pipe assembly
of sink/wash basin.

● Sheet Metal Shop: -

(a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective equipment
(PPE).
(b) Demonstration of various power tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier
prepared jobs.
(c) Job I - To fabricate a file tray of thin GI Sheet.
(d) Job II- To fabricate different types of sheet metal joint such as lap joint- single
seam, double seam, riveted butt joint, riveted lap joint, hem and wired joint.
(e) Job III - To fabricate a canister box of G.I. Sheet.

Learning Approach:

Chalk-board demonstration method, Powerpoint presentation, YouTube etc.

References/suggested learning resources:

(a) Books:

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● Raghuwanshi, B. S. Workshop Technology Vol. I, II. Dhanpat Rai and Co.,
New Delhi
● Singh, R. (2006). Introduction to Basic Manufacturing Processes and
Workshop Technology. Delhi: New Age Publishing House.
● Hajra, S. K., & Chaudhary, A. K. Workshop Technology I, II. Media
Promoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.
● Bawa, H. S. Workshop Technology. Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New Delhi.
● Jeyapoovan, T. Engineering practices lab manual. Vikas Publishing House
(P) Ltd., New Delhi.
● Reddy, V. K. Manual on Workshop Practice. MacMillan India Ltd., New Delhi

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SEMESTER III

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 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND METALLURGY

SEMESTER III

Course Code: ME-PC301

Course Credits 4

RATIONALE:

Lot of development has taken place in the field of materials. New materials are being
developed and it has become possible to change the properties of materials to suit the
requirements. Diploma holders in this course are required to make use of different materials
for various applications. For this purpose, it is necessary to teach them basics of metal
structure, properties, usage and testing of various ferrous and non-ferrous materials and
various heat treatment processes. This subject aims at developing knowledge about the
characteristics, testing and usage of various types of materials used in the Mechanical
Engineering industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Deals the various aspects of materials and metallurgy through the study of:
● To understand the basic metallurgical phenomenon to identify the composition and
properties of ferrous and nonferrous materials.
● To know the composition, properties of plastics, insulating materials and other
Advanced engineering materials suitable for various engineering applications.
LEARNING OUTCOME:
● Identify the properties of metals with respect to crystal structure and grain size.
● Interpret the phase diagrams of materials.
● Classify and distinguish different types of cast irons, steels and non-ferrous alloys.
● Describe the concept of heat treatment of steels & strengthening mechanisms.

DETAILED CONTENTS:

UNIT 1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION 3 hrs. (10%)

1.1 Introduction to Engineering materials

1.2 Classification of materials
1.3 Thermal, chemical, electrical, mechanical properties of various Materials
1.4 Selection criteria of materials used in industry

UNIT 2. STRUCTURE OF METALS AND THEIR DEFORMATION 4 hrs. (15%)

2.1 Metal structure -Relation of metal structure to its properties
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 2.2 Arrangement of atoms in metals (Basic idea)
2.3 Crystal Imperfections
2.4 Deformation of metal
2.5 Recovery, Recrystallization , Grain growth
2.6 Impact of cold and hot working on metal structure and their effect on
mechanical properties.

UNIT 3. FERROUS MATERIALS 7 hrs. (20 %)

3.1 Concepts of pure metal, alloy and theory of solid solutions

3.2 Iron -Carbon Equilibrium diagram
3.3 Manufacturing of pig iron, wrought iron, Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)/Sponge Iron
3.4 Steels
3.4.1 Different manufacturing methods of steel: - Brief idea on Open hearth
process, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Induction
Furnace
3.4.2 Broad classification of steels: 1. Plain carbon steels 2. Alloy steels
3.4.3 Composition, properties, and applications of low, medium & high carbon
Steels.
3.4.4 Study the effect of following alloying elements on steel
● Nickel
● Manganese
● Sulphur
● Chromium
● Tungsten
● Molybdenum
● Vanadium
● Silicon
● Phosphorus

3.4.5 Uses of high Alloy Steels (e.g Tool steels, Stainless steel Spring steels and
Silicon steels.)

3.4.6 Steels for nuts, bolts, Axles ,levers,crank shafts, cam shafts, agricultural
equipments,, Household utensils,machine tool beds,Car bodies, Anti friction
bearings and gears

3.5 Cast iron

3.5.1 Manufacturing of cast iron by cupola

3.5.2 Types of cast iron - (i) Grey cast iron (ii) White cast iron (iii) Spherodial cast
iron (iv) Malleable cast iron (v) Mottled cast iron (vi) Alloy cast iron

UNIT 4. NON-FERROUS MATERIALS 4 hrs. (10 %)

Important ores and properties of Aluminium, Copper, Zinc, Tin, Lead
Properties and uses of AI alloys, Copper alloys, Bearing metals, Solders

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UNIT 5. ENGINEERING PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES 3 hrs (10 %)

5.1 Important sources of plastics

5.2 Classification – Thermo and Thermosetting plastics
5.3 Various trade names of Engineering plastics
5.4 Plastic Coating
5.5 Properties and applications of laminated and fibre reinforced materials

UNIT 6. INSULATING MATERIALS 3 hrs. (5 %)

6.1 Various heat insulating material and their usage like asbestos, Glass,
wool, thermocole, cork, puff, China clay
6.2 Various electrical insulating material and their use like China clay
leather, Bakelite, Ebonite, glass wool, rubber, felt
6.3 Ceramics-Classification, properties, applications

UNIT 7. FUNDAMENTALS OF HEAT TREATMENT 6hrs. (15%)

7.1 Explanation of following heat treatment
7.1.1 Annealing: Purpose of Annealing, Temperature range, types and applications.
7.1.2 Normalising: Purpose of Normalising, Temperature range, and broad
applications; Hardening (Quenching), Temperature range; ​
Tempering: Purpose of Tempering; TTT Curve in steels and its importance
7.1.3 Case hardening: Study different types of Case hardening:
▪ carburising
▪ Nitriding
▪ cyaniding
▪ Flame hardening
▪ Induction hardening.
7.2 Study of heat treatment furnaces

UNIT 8. TESTING OF METALS AND ALLOYS 2hrs. (5%)

Appearance, sound, spark, weight, magnetic, conductivity,band
microstructure, filing
UNIT 9. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2hrs. (5%)
Properties and Applications of nano and smart materials

LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. Classification of about 25 specimens of materials/parts into:
1.1. Metals and nonmetals
1.2. Metals and alloys
1.3. Ferrous and non Ferrous metals
1.4. Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys
2. Given a set of specimens of metals and alloys (copper, brass, aluminium, cast iron,
HSS,
3. Gun metal); identify and indicate the various properties possessed by them
4. Study of heat treatment furnace
5. Study of a thermocouple
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 6. Study of pyrometer
7. Study of a metallurgical microscope
8. Study of Diamond polishing machine
9. To prepare specimens of following materials for microscopic examination and to
examine
9.1. Brass
9.2. Copper
9.3. Grey CI
9.4. Malleable CI
9.5. High carbon Steel
9.6. High speed steel

REFERENCES/SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Material Science and Metallurgy, V.K. Manchanda, G. B. S. Narang, J. S.
Narang; Khanna Publishers.
2. Material science for polytechnics, Er R.K Rajput; K. Kataria & Son

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 THERMAL ENGINEERING -I

SEMESTER III

Course Code ME-PC302

Total Credit 4

RATIONALE

A diploma holder in mechanical engineering is supposed to maintain steam generators,

turbines, heat exchangers and other power plant equipment. In addition, he is required to
maintain various types of automobiles. Therefore, it is essential to teach him concepts,
principles and applications of basic thermodynamics, steam generators, steam turbine and
other power plant equipment; non-conventional energy sources and about IC engines.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

1. To understand the basic concepts of thermodynamics and its laws.

2. To apply these laws to various systems like engines, prime movers, boilers and
condensers.
3. To understand the methods of computing various properties of steam.
4. To understand the working of various Steam Boilers, functions of various
accessories and mountings of boilers.

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Apply laws of Thermodynamics to devices based on thermodynamics.

2. Use the first law of thermodynamics for ideal gases in a closed system.
3. Application of Steady Flow Energy Equation to various devices like Turbine, boiler,
condenser and nozzle.
4. Use suitable modes of heat transfer and application of heat exchanger.

DETAILED CONTENTS

UNIT 1. Basic Thermodynamic Concepts and Gas laws: (6hrs.) 10%

1.1. Gas laws: Boyle’s Law, Charle’s Law

1.2. Characteristics equation, Gas constant, Universal Gas constant.
1.3. Thermodynamics, system (open and closed), surroundings, property, process,
cycle, reversible and irreversible process, quasi-static process. Heat, specific heat,
thermodynamic concept of work.
1.4. Constant Volume, constant pressure Isothermal, adiabatic and polytropi
processes, Throttling and free Expansion, work done under these processes.

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UNIT 2. Laws of Thermodynamics: (6 hrs.) 15%

2.1. Explanation of the Zeroth law of Thermodynamics

2.2. First law of thermodynamics for a closed system undergoing a cycle and applied for
thermodynamic processes. Limitations of First law.
2.3. Concept of Internal energy.
2.4. First Law of Thermodynamics for an open system – steady flow energy equation
Application of Steady flow energy equation to boilers, engines, turbine, compressor
and condensers.
2.5. Clausius and Kelvin Planck statements of second law of thermodynamics.
2.6. Concept of Entropy.

UNIT 3. Formation of Steam and its Properties: (6 hrs) 20%

3.1. Steam formation at constant pressure

3.2. Wet steam, dry steam and saturated steam.
3.3. Concepts of Dryness fraction, Sensible heat, latent heat, total heat, internal energy
and specific volume of steam.
3.4. Use of steam table
3.5. Entropy of water, wet, dry and superheated steam
3.6. Use of temperature Entropy charts.

UNIT 4. Steam Generator: (5 hrs.) 15%

4.1. Uses of steam

4.2. Classification of boilers.
4.3. Comparison of fire tube and water tube boilers
4.4. Constructional features of Lancashire, Cochran, Babcock and Wilcox Boilers.
Modern high-pressure boilers and concept of FBC boilers.
4.5. Boiler mountings
4.6. Boiler accessories – economizer, super heater.
4.7. Performance of boilers – equivalent evaporation, Boiler efficiency.
4.8. Indian Boiler Regulation Act

UNIT 5. Steam Prime Movers: (6 hrs.) 15%

5.1. Rankine cycle, modified Rankine cycle, efficiency Rankine cycle, Indicator diagram.
Reheat cycle, Regenerative cycle, Bleeding of steam and its effect on steam turbine
efficiency.
5.2. Flow through nozzles, calculation of exit velocities and conditions for maximum
discharge.
5.3. Classification of steam turbines, Principles, construction and working of Impulse and
Reaction Turbines. Pressure and velocity compounding its advantages and
disadvantages. (No numerical)
5.4. General description of a steam power plant with a layout diagram showing details of
all units.

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UNIT 6. Steam Condensers: (3 hrs.) 10%

6.1. Dalton’s law of partial pressure, function and classification of condensers.

Construction and working of surface and jet condensers.
6.2. Cooling Towers and cooling ponds.
6.3. Sources of air in condensers.

UNIT 7. Heat Transfer (5 hrs.) 15%

7.1. Modes of heat transfer, Thermal conduction, basic equation, conduction through a
thick plain wall, composite wall and pipe lagging (cylindrical).
7.2. Thermal convention, natural and forced convection, basic equation.
7.3. Thermal radiation, reflection absorption, and transmission. Concept of black, white
and opaque bodies, Stefan Boltzman’s Law (simple problems on Heat Transfer)
7.4. Heat exchangers: Classification, construction and working of shell and tube heat
exchangers.

LIST OF PRACTICALS (Minimum 08 Practicals)

1. Study of pressure gauge and water level indicator on a boiler with help of
models/charts.
2. Study of stop valve, dead weight safety valve and fusible plug with help of
models/charts
3. Assembly and dismantling of steam stop valve.
4. Study of lever and spring-loaded safety valve, high steam and low water alarm
safety valve.
5. Assembly and dismantling of steam safety valve.
6. Study of blow off cock, feed check valve and feed – water pump with help of
Models/charts.
7. Study of Lancashire Boiler with help of models/charts.
8. Study of Cochran Boiler with help of models/charts.
9. Study of Babcock and Wilcox Boiler with help of models/charts.
10. Determine the dryness fraction of steam using throttling calorimeter.
11. Study of economizer and super heater with help of a model.

Student activity:
1. Draw the layout of a thermal power plant representing the flue gases, water
and steam circuit.
2. Prepare a chart of different types of heat exchanger used for industrial
applications.
3. Visit to a thermal power plant.

LEARNING APPROACH

Chalk-board method, PowerPoint presentation, YouTube etc.

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REFERENCES/SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:
Books Recommended

1. A Course in Thermal Engineering , S. Domkundwa, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.

2. Applied Thermodynamics- I, A.S. Sarao, Satya Prakash, and Victor Gambhir N.
Delhi.
3. Thermodynamics-I, B.S.Ubhi and R.K.Singal, S.K. Kataria and Sons.
4. Thermal Engineering, Sarkar, Tata McGraw Hills.
5. Thermal Engineering, Rajput R.K, Laxmi Publications, Delhi.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Engineering Thermodynamics, P. K Nag, Tata Mc-Graw-Hill Publication.

2. Power Plant Technology, El-Wakil, Tata Mc-Graw-Hill Publication

Online sources:

https://nptel.ac.in/ thermodynamics (videos and lectures)

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 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

SEMESTER III

Course Code ME-PC302

Total Credit 5

RATIONALE

In order to enhance the basic knowledge and skill of workshop technology gained by the
students during second semester, this subject is to be taught for upgrading knowledge
about manufacturing technology including machining. The knowledge of manufacturing
technology is very much essential for all engineers and technocrats for familiarizing
themselves with the concept of manufacturing processes. The theoretical and practical
knowledge of this subject is in order to acquire knowledge of various operations using
power tools, apparatus, equipment, cutting tools, instruments and machinery. This subject
provides a miniature industrial environment in the educational institute.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

This subject should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop the course
outcome so that the students may acquire following competency needed by the industry:

“To obtain the theoretical knowledge of parts and functions of various machines, tools and
practical knowledge of different operations by using power tools, apparatus, equipment and
machinery of the concerned engineering workshops.”

LEARNING OUTCOME

The theory and practical associated with this subject are to be taught and implemented so
that the students after completion the subject will be able to accomplish following
industry-oriented activities associated with the above-mentioned competency:

● To understand, identify, select and use various types of machine tools and
equipment.
● To understand the basic engineering process of manufacturing, casting and metal
forming.
● To understand and interpret product drawing, produce jobs and inspect the job for
specified dimensions.
● To select proper cutting tools for a particular operation and power tools in different
workshops.
● To select materials, tools, machines and sequence of operations to make a job as
per drawing requirement.
● To perform practical on machine tools in the concerned workshops with zero
accidents.

DETAILED CONTENTS

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UNIT 1. CUTTING TOOLS AND TOOL MATERIALS (15%) (4) Hrs

1.1 Introduction and classification of cutting tools (single point and multi point).

1.2 Single point cutting tool geometry/nomenclature (Shank, Flank, Face, Heel,
Nose, Nose radius, Cutting Edges) and Tool signature/angles (Side Cutting
edge angle, End cutting edge angle, Side relief angle, End relief angle, Back
Rack angle, Side rack angle)

1.3 Cutting tool materials- (High carbon steel, High-speed steel, Tungsten
carbides, Cemented carbide, Stellite, Ceramics, Diamond and Cubic boron
nitride -CBN.) and Properties of cutting tool.

UNIT 2. CENTRE LATHE (15%) (4) Hrs

2.1 Working principle of Lathe.

2.2 Names and functions of various parts of the lathe (Head stock, Bed,
Compound slide, cross slide, Carriage, Tail stock, tool post, Feed box, lead screw
etc.)

2.3 Specification of lathe.

2.4 Lathe Operations- Facing, Plain Turning, Step turning, Taper turning, Parting
off, Grooving, Drilling, Reaming, Boring, and Chamfering.

UNIT 3. RESISTANCE AND ADVANCED WELDING (20%) (5) Hrs

3.1 Introduction to Resistance Welding

3.2 Types of Resistance welding- (Spot welding, Seam welding, and Projection
welding).

3.3 Advanced welding processes- Friction welding, Explosive welding,

Ultrasonic welding, Laser welding, Robotic welding.

UNIT 4. PATTERN TECHNOLOGIES (15%) (4) Hrs

4.1 Introduction and types of patterns-single piece pattern, two-piece pattern,

gated pattern, multi piece pattern, match plate pattern, skeleton pattern, sweep
pattern, loose piece pattern, follow board pattern, cope and drag pattern.

4.2 Pattern materials-wood, metals, plaster, plastics, wax.

4.3 Pattern allowances-shrinkage allowance, draft allowance, machining

allowance, deformation/camber allowance, shake/rapping allowance.

4.4 Core-Horizontal core, vertical core, balanced core, hanging core and Core
prints-definition.

UNIT 5. CASTING TECHNOLOGIES (15%) (4) Hrs

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 5.1 Types of Hand tools used in mould making.

5.2 Moulding Sand-Properties of moulding sand and various types of moulding

sand.

5.3 Mould Making-Types of moulds, moulding boxes, moulding processes.

5.4 Elements of the gating system.

UNIT 6. METAL FORMING PROCESSES (20%) (5) Hrs

6.1 Introduction, purpose of Forging and Tools and equipment used for forging.

6.2 Types of Forging-Hot Forging and Cold Forging

6.3 Forging Processes-Open die forging, closed die forging, press forging, upset
forging, Roll forging, Isothermal forging.

6.4 Introduction to Extrusion and Drawing.

Note: The teachers are required to give the examples of applications of each
theoretical topic (as far as possible) while teaching this course/subject.

LIST OF PRACTICALS

Note: The students are supposed to come in proper uniform. Wearing shoes in the
workshop(s) is compulsory. Importance of safety precautions and cleanliness, safety
measures and upkeep of tools, equipment’s etc., and the working environment in the
following workshops will be explained for practical conduct. The students should prepare
sketches of various jobs with tools required, sequence of operations etc. in their practical
notebook. Workshop instructors of the concerned workshop will demonstrate &
instruct/guide the students throughout the practical class for providing necessary facilities
and guidance for the completion of job work.

The following Mechanical Engineering workshops are included in the syllabus:

1 Turning Shop

2 Pattern making Shop

3 Foundry Shop

4 Smithy Shop

5 Advanced welding Shop

6 Fitting Shop

1.0 TURNING SHOP

1.1 (a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).

(b) Demonstration of tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier prepared job.

1.2 Job Work:

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 ● Job I: Centering practice of a cylindrical workpiece on four jaw chuck and setting-up
of cutting tool on center height.
● Job II: To perform facing, plain turning, step turning and chamfering operations.

2.0 PATTERN MAKING SHOP

2.1 (a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).

(b) Demonstration of tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier prepared job.

2.2 Job Work

● Job I: To prepare a solid/single piece pattern

● Job II: To prepare two piece/split pattern

3.0 FOUNDRY SHOP

3.1 (a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).
(b) Demonstration of tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier prepared jobs.
3.2 Job Work

● Job I: To prepare moulding sand and floor moulds with a solid pattern.
● Job II: To prepare a mould of split pattern in the cope and drag of the moulding box.

4. SMITHY SHOP

4.1 (a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).

(b) Demonstration of tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier prepared jobs.

4.2 Job Work

● Job I: To perform forging processes for making an utility article like ceiling fan hook.
● Job II: To perform various forging operations for making cube/square/ rectangle
shaped job from MS round.

5. ADVANCED WELDING SHOP

5.1 (a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).

(b) Demonstration of tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier prepared job.

5.2 Job Work

● Job I: To perform a spot welding process on sheet metal.

● Job II: To perform a welding joint by TIG welding process.

6. FITTING SHOP

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 6.1 (a) Safety precautions of the concerned shop and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).

(b) Demonstration of tools, apparatus and equipment on earlier prepared job.

6.2 Job Work

● Job I: To make a radius profile in male and female part.

● Job II: To perform the drilling and tapping processes.

REFERENCES/SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

(a) BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Singh, R. (2006). Introduction to Basic Manufacturing Processes and

Workshop Technology. Delhi: New Age Publishing House.
2. Workshop Technology I, II by S.K. Hajra, Choudhary and AK Choudhary;
Media Promoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.
3. Workshop Technology Vol. I, II by B.S. Raghuwanshi; Dhanpat Rai and Co.,
New Delhi
4. Workshop Technology by HS Bawa; Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New
Delhi.
5. Engineering practices lab manual by T Jeyapoovan; Vikas Publishing House
(P) Ltd., New Delhi.
6. Manual on Workshop Practice by K Venkata Reddy; MacMillan India Ltd.,
New Delhi

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 MACHINE DRAWING- I AND CAD DRAFTING

SEMESTER III

Course Code ME-PC304

Total Credit 3

RATIONALE

Diploma holders in mechanical engineering are required to read and interpret drawing and
therefore, it is essential that they have skills of preparing drawing and sketches of various
components, tools, machine elements. For this purpose, knowledge and skills for preparing
drawings of couplings, bearings, bracket and lathe parts are required to be imparted for
enabling them to work in the field of mechanical engineering – be it manufacturing, testing
of other functional areas. This subject aims at the development of drawing competencies in
the students. While preparing drawings, stress should be laid on layout, cleanliness,
conceptualization, dimensions and specifications.

COURSE OUTCOME

● Understanding of drawing, which includes proficiency in reading and interpreting a

wide variety of production/Assembly drawings.
● Developing drafting skills.
● Interpret limits, fits and tolerances in the given drawing.
● Interpret conventional codes as per IS code SP 46.
● Visualize assembly of components from given details.

LEARNING OUTCOME

The practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be
taught and implemented, so that the students demonstrate the following industry- oriented
course outcomes associated with the competency achieved:

● Draw production/Assembly/Part drawings used to produce products.

● Draw detailed and assembly drawings of Machine elements.
● Use drawing codes, conventions and symbols as per IS: SP-46 in engineering.
● Draw free hand sketches of given engineering elements.
● Use a computer aided drafting approach to create engineering drawings.

DETAILED CONTENTS

1.0 LIMITS, FITS AND TOLERANCES 15% (1 L+ 4 hr )

● Characteristics of surface roughness- Indication of machining symbol showing

direction of lay, roughness grades, machining allowances and manufacturing
methods.
● Introduction of ISO system of tolerancing, dimensional tolerances, elements of
interchangeable system, hole and shaft-based system, limits, fits and allowances.
Selection of fit.
● Geometrical tolerances and its geometrical representation.

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#Free hand sketch: Limits, Fits, Tolerances and Machine Symbols
# Free hand Sketch: Draw the working drawing of a plain step turned shaft of varying
diameter indicating the dimensional tolerances.

2.0 ASSEMBLY DRAWING OF BEARINGS 20% (3 L+12 hrs)

● Simple Bushed Bearing

● Plummer Block
● Foot Step Bearing
● Ball and Roller Bearing

# Sheet No. 1: Draw the assembly drawing of Simple Bushed Bearing showing
dimensional and geometrical tolerance.

# Sheet No. 2: Draw the assembly drawing of a Plummer Block showing dimensional and
geometrical tolerance.

# Sheet No. 3: Draw the assembly drawing of a Foot Step Bearing showing required
dimensions.

# Sheet No. 4: Draw the production drawing of Ball/Roller bearing showing dimensional
and geometrical tolerance, surface finish etc. using CAD/ Solid works.

# Free hand sketch: Use free hand sketches to draw Ball bearings and Roller bearings
making conventional representations.

3.0 ASSEMBLY DRAWING OF MACHINE ELEMENTS 15% (3L+ 12 hrs)

Wall Bracket

● Angle Bracket
● Universal Coupling

# Sheet No. 5: Draw the assembly drawing of a Wall Bracket with required dimensions and
conventional representations.

# Sheet No. 6: Draw the assembly drawing of an Universal Coupling showing dimensional
and geometrical tolerance.

# Sheet No.7: Draw the assembly drawing of an Angle bracket showing dimensional and
geometrical tolerance, surface finish etc. and or using CAD/ Solid works.

4.0 DETAILS TO ASSEMBLY DRAWING

4.1 LATHE PART 20% (2L+ 8 hrs.)

● Tool Post
● Tail stock

4.2 BENCH VICE AND SCREW JACK 15% (2 L + 8 hrs.)

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# Sheet No. 8: Draw the Assembly drawing from the given detailed drawing of Tool Post of
a lathe machine with required dimensions and showing conventional representations.

# Sheet No. 9: Draw the Assembly drawing from the given detailed drawing of Tail stock of
a lathe machine with required dimensions and showing conventional representations.

# Sheet No. 10: Draw the Assembly drawing from the given detailed drawing of Bench Vice
with required dimensions and showing conventional representations.

# Sheet No. 11: Draw the Assembly drawing from the given detailed drawing of Screw Jack
with required and showing conventional representations.

5.0 I. C ENGINE PARTS 10% (1 L + 6 Hrs.)

Piston, connecting rod, crank shaft

# Sheet No. 12: Draw the I C engine parts (any one) showing conventional
representations, using CAD/ Solid works.

# Free hand sketches: Use free hand for sketches with proper detailing of Piston,
connecting rod and crankshaft.

6.0 READING AND INTERPRETATION OF DRAWING 5% ( 1 L+ 2 hrs.)

CONVENTIONAL REPRESENTATION USING SP-46

STANDARD CONVENTION FOR : -
● Materials for CI, Brass, Bronze aluminium, wood, glass concrete and rubber
● Long and short break in pipe, rod and shaft
● Ball and roller bearings, pipe joints, cocks, valves, internal/external threads.
● Various sections, half removed, resolved, offset, partial and aligned sections.
● Knurling and splined shafts.
● Springs with square and flat ends, gears and sprocket wheels.

SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITY

● Prepare a chart representing geometrical tolerances, tolerances of form and

position, general welding symbols, sectional representations and symbols used in
Engineering practices.
● Dissemble any physical model from workshop/Industry, detail parts and sketch them
in a drawing sheet and make a 2D production drawing for the same using a
computer aided drafting package.

REFERENCES/SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1) A Textbook of Machine Drawing, P.S Gill; Katson Books.

2) Machine Drawing; R.B Gupta, Satya Publications, New Delhi.
3) Mechanical Drawing and CAD; R.B Gupta, Satya Publications, New Delhi.
4) Machine Drawing, (including computer aided drafting) N.D Bhatt, V.M Panchal,
Charotar publication.
5) A textbook of Machine Drawing, R.K. Dhawan; S. Chand Publications

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 FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHATRONICS

SEMESTER III

Course Code ME-PC305

Total Credit 3

RATIONALE

Rapid development in Technology and competitive economy has led to development of

new trends in the manufacturing Industry such as CNC Machines, Automation. FMS etc.
which consists of a combination of mechanical, instrumentation, electrical and electronic
systems which is referred as Mechatronics. The objective of this subject is to impart
fundamental knowledge and skills related to basic Mechatronics engineering, which
diploma holders will come across in their professional life. In view of this, it is important for
them to understand fundamental facts, concepts, principles and application of Mechatronics
systems which enables them to work as technicians to adopt an interdisciplinary approach
of engineering while working on shop floor /industry. This course will provide the students
with an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of analog electronics, digital
electronics, mechatronics systems, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatic systems, quantities of
electricity etc.
COURSE OBJECTIVE

1. Understand key elements of Mechatronics system, representation into block

diagram
2. Understand concept of transfer function, reduction and analysis
3. Understand principles of sensors, its characteristics, interfacing with DAQ
microcontroller
4. Understand the concept of PLC system and its ladder programming, and
significance of PLC systems in industrial application

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Describe about various types of sensors and transducers

2. Explain the various mechanical, electrical and pneumatic actuation systems.
3. Explain the basic mathematical building blocks for mechanical, electrical, thermal
and fluid actuation systems and its interfacing of input/output requirements.
4. Describe the design examples of mechatronics systems. Explain the condition
monitoring of production systems using sensors.

DETAILED CONTENTS

NOTE: Weightage of each topic for external examination is given in the brackets
UNIT 1 Basic Mechatronics System: 15%

1.1. Introduction.
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 1.2. Need and Scope
1.3. Traditional v/s Mechatronics Approach
1.4. Block diagram representation of General Mechatronics system showing
various components with suitable example
1.5. Control System: Open and Closed Loop Systems
1.6. Basic elements of closed loop system.
UNIT 2 Basic Quantities of Electricity: 15%
2.1. Definition of voltage, current, power and energy with their units
2.2. Name of instruments used for measuring above quantities.
2.3. Connection of the instruments in an electric circuit
2.4. Identification of wiring systems.
2.5. Electrical Safety: Fuse, Earthing & MCB-ELCB

UNIT 3 Analog Electronics: 20%

3.1. Basic active components: Brief about Semiconductor Theory,
3.2. Diode, Transistor, Forward and Reverse bias of a diode
3.3. Different regions of a transistor, Application of Diode and Transistor
3.4. Half wave rectifier, Full wave rectifier, Filter circuit
3.5. DC Power supply
3.6. Amplifier. Use of Multimeter
3.7. Basic logic gates and Universal gates

UNIT 4 Sensors and Transducers and application:

15%
4.1. Performance Terminology
4.2. Displacement, Position and Proximity Sensors
4.3. Potentiometer Sensors, Thermostats, Photo Sensor
4.4. Switches: SPST, SPDT, DPDT etc., Push Buttons
4.5. Concept of Relay, Concept of auxiliary contacts
4.6. Limit Switches and Transformer, application of switches and relay.

UNIT 5 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems:

15%
5.1. Actuation Systems Overview: Pressure Control Valves, cylinders and its
types
5.2. Direction Control Valves, Selection of cylinders and valves
5.3. Hydraulic system: Cylinder, directional control valves, relief valves and power
pack
5.4. Application of hydraulic system: counterbalancing, load balancing

UNIT 6 Programmable logic controller (PLC):

20%
6.1. Basics of PLC Schematic of PLC
6.2. Hardware and software part
6.3. Manufacturers of PLC
6.4. Language used in PLC for programming
6.5. Digital and Analog I/Os
6.6. Devices used as Input and Output in PLC.

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
● To develop an electrical scheme to START/STOP of a motor.
● Study of pneumatic and Electro-pneumatic valves.
● To verify the Truth Table of Basic and Universal Logic gates
● Basic and sequential circuit design using Pneumatic, Electro pneumatic and PLC
controls
● Cascading circuit design using Pneumatic, Electro pneumatic and PLC control
● Pneumatic & Hydraulic circuit design and simulation using software
● Operation and working principle of different types of Sensors
● Program 8051 microcontroller to run a stepper motor
● Develop a program for 8051 microcontrollers for relay interfacing

Equipment Required

1. Module containing Push buttons (NC and NO), relay and indicator bulbs (5 nos)
2. Single phase and three phase motor (5 nos)
3. DSO (5 nos)
4. Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic kits along with cylinders to be connected to PLC
(5 nos)
5. Basic digital logic gates modules (5 nos)
6. 8051 microcontroller kit (5 kits)
7. Sensoric trainer kit with Different types of sensors (5 kits)
8. PLC add on module with minimum configuration of, 06 DO,4 AI, 2 AO with
Programming (Ladder) software and SCADA (Qty= 5 nos)
9. Circuit design & simulation for Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electrical, PLC using
Simulation software e.g Fluid Sim or Automation Studio. (20 Licences)

REFERENCES/SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics – DS Kumar, SK

Kataria & SONS publications
2. A Text Book on Mechatronics – R.K.Rajput, S.Chand & Co, New Delhi
3. Mechatronics – M.D.Singh & Joshi, Prentice Hall of India.
4. Exploring Programmable Logic Controllers with applications – Pradeep Kumar
Srivatsava, BPB Publications

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