Orthogonal and Oblique Cutting - Classification of cutting tools: Single, Multipoint - Tool signature for single point cutting tool - Chip formation - Chip Breakers - Cutting tool materials - Tool wear and tool life - Machinability - Cutting Fluids

Conventional Machining Process - General Principles of working and commonly performed operations in the following machines: Lathe - General Principles of working and commonly performed operations in the following machines: Milling and Drilling - General Principles of working and commonly performed operations in the following machines: Grinding - Non – conventional machining process: EDM– Principles and Applications - Non – conventional machining process: ECM – Principles and Applications - Non – conventional machining process: AJM – Principles and Applications - Non – conventional machining process: USM – Principles and Applications - Non – conventional machining process: LBM – Principles and Applications

Pattern and Core making - Molding Sand, Melting Furnaces Cupola and Induction furnaces - Special casting processes - Shell, investment, die casting, Defects in casting - Gas welding types - Flame Characteristics, Basic Arc Welding Process MIG, TIG & Thermit welding - Electron beam welding, Friction Welding, Brazing and Soldering - Defects in welding

Principles and Applications: Extrusion - Principles and Applications: Forging - Principles and Applications: Rolling - Principles and Applications: Drawing - Powder metallurgy - Powder metallurgy - advantages, disadvantages - Powder metallurgy - disadvantages - Limitations of powder metallurgy - Simple case studies

Evolution of CNC Technology - CNC & DNC - CNC Drives – Stepper motor - CNC Drives – Servo motor - Economics and maintenance of CNC machines - CNC machines - Selection factors - Preventive maintenance & Diagnostic Techniques - Basic CNC programming – G codes & M codes - Turning and Facing Operations – CNC programming