PL8003 - ADVANCED MOULD AND DIE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

PL8003 - ADVANCED MOULD AND DIE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

PL8003	ADVANCED MOULD AND DIE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES	LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVES:

• To impart knowledge on various Cutting Tools and CNC Machines
• To develop the knowledge on elements of the mould and manufacturing processes with CAD/CAM/CAE
• To learn the application of additive manufacturing in mould development
• To acquire skiIls in advanced measuring instruments for inspection of mold

UNIT I	CNC MACHINING CENTERS	9

Introduction to CNC Machining Center- Classification - Working Principle and Construction - coordinate system -Dimensioning method -Cutter radius and length compensation – Interpolations - Preparatory and miscellaneous functions– Cutting Tools - Types, Materials and Selection – Cutting parameters - Tool holding devices – Work holding devices – work piece alignment & datum setting – Part programming - types, cycles – CAM Programming – Execution of NC file- Manufacturing of mould elements with CAD/CAM

UNIT II	CNC TURNING CENTERS	9

Introduction to CNC Turning Center- Classification - Working Principle and Construction - coordinate system -Dimensioning method -Tool Nose radius and length compensation – Interpolations - Preparatory and miscellaneous functions– Cutting Tools - Types, Materials and Selection – Cutting parameters - Tool holding devices – Work holding devices – work piece alignment & datum setting – Part programming- types, cycles – CAM Programming – Execution of NC file- Manufacturing of mould elements with CAD/CAM

UNIT III	CNC DIE SINKING EDM AND WIRE EDM	9

CNC DIE SINKING EDM: Introduction - theory of metal removal- Working Principle and Construction – Process parameters– Electrode materials and selection- Electrode Design- Dielectric fluid – Functions, requirements and properties - Factors affecting Metal Removal Rate – Applications, advantages and disadvantages– Programming and Manufacturing of mould elements. CNC Wire EDM: Introduction - Working Principle and Construction – Process parameters– specification and selection of Tool (Wire) -– Dielectric fluid – Functions, requirements and properties - Factors affecting cutting process– Applications, advantages and disadvantages- comparison of EDM and wire EDM– Programming and Manufacturing of mould elements.

UNIT IV	RAPID TOOLING	9

Introduction to Additive manufacturing - Difference between rapid tooling & conventional tooling - Development of mould elements with RP- conformal cooling of mold elements – silicon moulds for Vacuum Casting - Epoxy Tooling System.

UNIT V	ADVANCED METROLOGY	9

Co-ordinate measuring machine – Constructional features – Types – Applications of CMM – CNC CMM applications – Computer Aided Inspection – Machine Vision - Form Measurement – Straightness, Flatness and roundness – Nano metrology – Introduction – Principles – Nanometer metrology systems – Methods of measuring length and surfaces to nano scale result with interferometers and other devices.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: Upon completing this course, the students

• will have the knowledge in CNC Machine Tools for mould manufacturing
• will acquire skills in 3 D printing and Rapid tooling
• will acquire skills in advanced measuring equipment for inspection of mold

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Klus Stokhert, Mold making handbook for Plastic Engineers, Hanser Publishers, NY, 3rd Edition 2013
2. HMT Production Technology, Tata McGraw Hill, 2001

REFERENCES:

1. R.G.W.Pye, Injection Mold Design, East West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.,2000.
2. Hajra Chouldhary S.K and Hajra Choudhury. AK., "Elements of workshop Technology", volume II, Media promoters and Publishers Private Limited, Mumbai, 2010.
3. W.A.J Chapman, Workshop Technology, Vol I & II, ELBS.
4. Peter Jones, “The Mould Design Guide”, Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd., 2008
5. Herbert Rees, Mold Engineering, Hanser Publishers, NY.,2002.
6. George Menges & Paul Mohren, How To Make Injection Molds, Hanser Publishers,2001.
7. Douglas M. Bryce, Plastic Injection Molding manufacturing process fundamentals, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, Michigan.,1996.
8. Jain R K ,” Engineering Metrology” , 19th Edition , Khanna Publishers , 2005
9. Gaylor, Shotbolt and Sharp, Metrology for Engineers, Publisher: O.R.Cassel, London,1993.
10. White house, D. J, Handbook of Surface & Nanometrology, Publisher: The institute of Physics.,2010.
11. Graham T. Smith, Industrial Metrology, Publisher: Springer-Verlag London Ltd.,2002