AKTU Micro and Precision Engineering (HTMA701) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Honors Degree in Smart Materials and Advance Manufacturing

Course Objectives

To impart knowledge about the tooling and job-holding requirements during different machining operations. Design considerations for jigs and fixtures for macro and micro components.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO1: Learn key principles and terminology related to micro and precision engineering.

CO2:Understand:Explain the fundamental principles of micro and precision engineering, including size-scale considerations and tolerance requirements.

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of precision in manufacturing processes.

CO3:Apply knowledge of microengineering techniques to design and fabricate small-scale components.Utilize precision tools and equipment to carry out accurate measurements and machining processes.

CO4: Analyze the impact of tolerances on the performance of micro and precision-engineered components.

CO5:Evaluate the precision requirements for specific applications in various industries.

Course Content

Introduction to Microsystems, design, and material selection, micro-actuators: hydraulic, pneumatic, electrostatic/ magnetic etc. for medical to general purpose applications. Micro-sensors based on Thermal, mechanical, electrical properties; microsensors for measurement of pressure, flow, temperature, inertia, force, acceleration, torque, vibration, and monitoring of manufacturing systems. 10L Fabrication processes for micro-systems: additive, subtractive, forming process, Examples of microsystems: Micro-pumps, micro-turbines, micro engines, micro-robot, and miniature biomedical devices 8L Introduction to Precision Engineering, Machine tools, holding and handling devices, and positioning fixtures for fabrication/ assembly of microsystems. Precision drives: inchworm motors, ultrasonic motors, stick- slip mechanism, and other piezo-based devices. 8L Precision machining processes for macro components: diamond turning, fixed and free abrasive processes, and finishing processes 6L Metrology for micro-systems, Surface integrity, and its characterization 6L

Text Books

1. Davim, J. Paulo, ed. Micro fabrication and Precision Engineering: Research and Development. Woodhead Publishing, 2017
2. Gupta K, editor. Micro and Precision Manufacturing. Springer; 2017 References books:
3. Dornfeld, D., and Lee, D. E., Precision Manufacturing, 2008, Springer.
4. H. Nakazawa, Principles of Precision Engineering, 1994, Oxford University Press.
5. Whitehouse, D. J., Handbook of Surface Metrology, Institute of Physics Publishing, Philadelphia PA,1994
6. Latif M. Jiji., “Heat Convection”, Springer, 3rd Edition, 2009.
7. Patrick H. Oosthuizen and David Naylor, An introduction convective heat transfer, McGrawHill, 2nd Edition, 1990.