1.

Name of the Teacher

Ankush Sharma

2.

Subject Name

Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)

3.

Session

2015-2016, Odd Semester

4.

Class

M. Tech (Manufacturing), Semester- I, Batch: 2015-2017

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICHAL ENGINEERING

M. Tech 1st Year 1st Semester (Manufacturing) Time Table
FACULTY NAME:

Ankush Sharma

COURSE NAME:

Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)

TOTAL WORK LOAD:

4 Hours

9:20-10:15

10:15-11:10

TIME

11:1012:05

12:0501:00

01:00-01:55

01:55-02:50

DAY

MON

MME103(L)
T.R-3310 M.
Tech

TUE

WED

MME103(L
) T.R-3310
M. Tech
MME103(L
) T.R-3310
M. Tech

THU

FRI

MME103(L)
T.R-3310 M.
Tech

02:5003:45

03:4504:40

Syllabus Copy
MME 103

MATERIALS FOR MANUFACTURING

Rationale: Manufacturing Technologist needs to have knowledge of various types

of materials which are available along with the properties which may be chosen for
the manufacture of any component / part / machine.
DETAILED CONTENTS
1. Ferrous Metal Alloys 1.1 Review of crystal structure
1.2 Solid solutions
1.3 Iron-Carbon system
1.4 Transformation processes related to phase changes
1.5 TTT diagrams, isothermal and continuous cooling
1.6 Cast Irons
1.7 Heat Treatment Processes
2. Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 2.1 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
2.2 Copper and Copper Alloys
2.3 Nickel and Nickel Alloys
2.4 Super-alloys
2.5 Titanium and Titanium Alloys
2.6 Shape-Memory Alloys
2.7 Amorphous Alloys
3. Polymers 3.1 Structure of Polymers
3.2 Thermoplastics
3.3 Thermosetting Plastics
3.4 Additives in Plastics
3.5 General Properties and Applications of Thermoplastics
3.6 General Properties and Applications of Thermosetting Plastics
3.7 Biodegradable Plastics
3.8 Elastomers (Rubbers)
4. Ceramics, Graphite, and Diamond 4.1 Structure of Ceramics
4.2 General Properties and Applications of Ceramics
4.3 Graphite
4.4 Diamond
5. Composite Materials 5.1 Structure of Reinforced Plastics
5.2 Properties of Reinforced Plastics

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Course Handout
(Academic Year 2015 -2016, odd semester)
M Tech (Manufacturing), Semester- I, Batch: 2015-2017
Course code
Course Title
Instructor-in-Charge
1

Date: Aug. 2015

: MME 103
: MATERIAL FOR MANUFACTURING
: Ankush Sharma

Scope & Objective: The primary goal of this course is to help the students in learning
about the different materials which are used in manufacturing, selection of various types
of materials according to application, smart materials. Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be able to select the material according to their requirement.
2 Course Description:
1. Ferrous Metal Alloys 1.1 Review of crystal structure
1.2 Solid solutions
1.3 Iron-Carbon system
1.4 Transformation processes related to phase changes
1.5 TTT diagrams, isothermal and continuous cooling
1.6 Cast Irons
1.7 Heat Treatment Processes
2. Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 2.1 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
2.2 Copper and Copper Alloys
2.3 Nickel and Nickel Alloys
2.4 Super-alloys
2.5 Titanium and Titanium Alloys
2.6 Shape-Memory Alloys
2.7 Amorphous Alloys
3. Polymers 3.1 Structure of Polymers
3.2 Thermoplastics
3.3 Thermosetting Plastics
3.4 Additives in Plastics
3.5 General Properties and Applications of Thermoplastics
3.6 General Properties and Applications of Thermosetting Plastics
3.7 Biodegradable Plastics
3.8 Elastomers (Rubbers)
4. Ceramics, Graphite, and Diamond 4.1 Structure of Ceramics
4.2 General Properties and Applications of Ceramics
4.3 Graphite
4.4 Diamond

5. Composite Materials 5.1 Structure of Reinforced Plastics

5.2 Properties of Reinforced Plastics

Lecture plan/Course Plan:

Lecture
No.

Learning
Objectives

Topics to be covered

1-2

Basics of Material
Engineering
Selection of Materials
for mechanical
properties
Crystal structure

Basic Introduction about materials, Material

science, Material Engineering
Mechanical properties of materials

4-7
8-10

Ferrous
Alloys

11-15

Nonferrous
and Alloys

16-19

20-25

Review of crystal structure, Solid solutions

Metal Iron-Carbon system ,Transformation processes

related to phase changes ,TTT diagrams, isothermal
and continuous cooling curves, Cast Irons , Heat
Treatment Processes

Metals Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Copper and

Copper Alloys, Nickel and Nickel Alloys, Titanium
and Titanium Alloys
Polymers
Structure of Polymers, Thermoplastics
Thermosetting Plastics, Additives in Plastics,
General
Properties
and
Applications
of
Thermoplastics, General Properties and Applications
of Thermosetting Plastics, Biodegradable Plastics,
Elastomers (Rubbers)
Ceramics Materials
Structure of Ceramics, General Properties and
Applications of Ceramics, Graphite, Diamond

26-28

Composite
Materials

Structure of Reinforced Plastics, Properties of

Reinforced Plastics

40-44

Advances Materials or
Materials for future

Super-alloys, Shape-Memory Alloys

Evaluation Scheme:

Sr.
No.

Evaluation
Component

Duratio
n

Max.
Marks

Date

Nature of
Component

Test I

90 mins.

40

Closed Book

Test II

90 mins.

40

14-09-2015
to
23-09-2015
5-11-2015
to
9-11-2015

Assignments

Variable

10

4
5

Attendance
End
Examination

------3 hours

10
100

Closed Book

Closed and/or
open Book
07-12-2015
to
23-12-2015

Closed Book

Chamber Consultation Hour: To be announced afterwards/in class.

Notices: Notices and solutions will be displayed on notice board.
Instructor-in-Charge
MME 103

Books Recommended
Reference Book:
1. Budinski. G.K. and Budinski. K.M., 'Engineering Materials, Properties and Selection',
7th Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 2002
2. Daniel Henkel, Allan Pense, "Structures and Properties of Engineering Materials", Tata
McGraw Hill Publishers, 2001
3. Physical Metallurgy by Vijender Singh
4. Filnn. R.A. and Trojan. P.K., 'Engineering Materials and their Applications', (4th
Edition), Jai co, 1999
5. Charles.J.A.., and Crane F.A.A., 'Selection and Use of Engineering Materials', ( 3rd
Edition ), Butterworth - Heiremann, 1997
6. Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction; William D. Callister Jr., Sixth
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003

List of Students
Academic Year 2015-16, Odd Semester
M. Tech (Manufacturing), Semester- I, Batch: 2015-2017
Sr. No.
1
2
3

Registration No.
BU2015PGME0
02
BU2015PGME0
03
BU2015PGME0
04

Name
Rohan Sharma
Vikrant Verma
Pawan Kumar

Group
G-1
G-1
G-1

Assignments
Assignment No. 1
Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)
M. Tech (Manufacturing) (Semester I)

Qus.1. Differentiate between material science and material engineering.

Qus.2. What do you mean by super plasticity?
Qus.3. Explain the effect of temperature on ductility of materials.
Qus.4. Describe in your own words the three strengthening mechanisms in metals?
Qus.5. What do you mean by critical resolved shear stress?
Qus.6. Would you expect a crystalline ceramic material to strain harden at room temperature? Why
or why not?
Qus.7. Why HCP metals are typically more brittle than FCC and BCC metals.
Qus.8. Define work/strain hardening.

Assignment No. 2
Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)
M. Tech (Manufacturing) (Semester I)

Qus.1. Define fracture. What are the modes of fracture?

Qus.2. Define transgranular and intergranular fracture
Qus.3. Explain the process of fatigue failure?
Qus.4. What is Dual Phase Low Alloy steel (DPLA) and where might you use it. Explain how we
develop this type of alloy from the plain carbon steel.
Qus.5. Define maraging steel.
Qus.6. what are high strength low alloys steels? Give their typical applications.
Qus.7. Cite the primary differences between elastic, anelastic, and plastic deformation behaviors.
Qus.8. what are the functions of coatings?

Assignment No. 3
Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)
M. Tech (Manufacturing) (Semester I)

Qus.1. Briefly explain why glass-ceramics are generally not transparent.

Qus.2. Explain the application of ceramic materials in ball bearings.
Qus.3. Briefly explain the optical fibers as advanced ceramic.
Qus.4. Explain the silica (SiO2) alumina (Al2O3) phase diagram.
Qus.5. (a) For the SiO2-Al2O3 system, what is the maximum temperature that is possible without
the formation of a liquid phase?
(b) At what composition or over what range of compositions will this maximum temperature be
achieved?
Qus.6. For thermoplastic polymers, give five factors that favor brittle fracture.
Qus.7. Write short note on the replacement of metallic automobile components by polymers and
composite materials.

Assignment No. 4
Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)
M. Tech (Manufacturing) (Semester I)
DESIGN PROBLEMS
Qus.1. Some of our modern kitchen cookware is made of ceramic materials. List at least three
important characteristics required of a material to be used for this application.
Qus.2. Write short notes on polymeric materials that are used in the packaging of food products
and drinks. Include a list of the general characteristics of materials that are used for these
applications.
Qus.3. What are the smart materials? Briefly explain the importance of these materials. Where can
you find the applications of smart materials?
Qus.4. Suggest the material based on the properties which can be used for the automobile valve
spring.
Qus.5. Suggest the material based on the properties which can be used at cryogenic temperatures.

1st MST (QP) and its Solution

Evaluation Report 1ST MST

Sr. No.
1
2
3

Registration No.
BU2015PGME0
02
BU2015PGME0
03
BU2015PGME0
04

Name
Rohan Sharma
Vikrant Verma
Pawan Kumar

Marks
25
Absent
24

2ndMST (QP) and its Solution

ID NO
BAHRA UNIVERSITY, WAKNAGHAT
TEST-2, November 2015
Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)
M. Tech ME (Semester I)
Max. Marks: 40
Note: Students can use scientific calculators.
PART-I

Time: 90mins.

(5x1=5 Marks)

Q.1. (a) On the basis of melting temperature, oxidation resistance, yield strength and degree of
brittleness, discuss whether it would be advisable to hot work or to cold work magnesium alloys?
(b) Why under some circumstances, it is not advisable to weld a structure that is fabricated with a
3003 aluminum alloy.
(c) What is composite material?
(d) What is a super alloy?
(e) Differentiate between ferrous and nonferrous metal alloys.
PART-II

(20 Marks)

Q.2. What are the various properties of aluminum alloys which make the alloy better than base
metal.?
Q.3. (a) What is the principal difference between nickels wrought alloys and nickels cast alloys?
(b) Why must rivets of a 2017 aluminum alloy be refrigerated before they are used?
PART-III

(15 Marks)

Q.4. Explain the shape memory alloys. Give example of these type of alloys.

Evaluation Report 2nd MST

Sr. No.
1
2
3

Registration No.
BU2015PGME0
02
BU2015PGME0
03
BU2015PGME0
04

Name
Rohan Sharma
Vikrant Verma
Pawan Kumar

Marks
30
3
23

Attendance Report
Sr. No.
1
2
3

Registration No.
BU2015PGME
002
BU2015PGME
003
BU2015PGME
004

Name
Rohan Sharma
Vikrant Verma
Pawan Kumar

Held

Attended

%age

45

36

80

45

45

37

82

3rd End Term (QP) and its Solution

ID NO
BAHRA UNIVERSITY, WAKNAGHAT
End Term Examination December, 2015
Materials for Manufacturing (MME 103)
M. Tech ME (Semester I)
Time: 3 Hrs.

Max. Marks: 100

Note:
Attempt all questions from part I, any four from part II and any two from part III.
Draw diagrams with pencil only.
PART-I

(20 Marks)

Q.1. Short answer type:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

What is Interstitial Solid Solution?

What is main difference between brass and bronze?
What is composite material?
What is a super alloy?
On the basis of melting temperature, oxidation resistance, yield strength and
degree of brittleness, discuss whether it would be advisable to hot work or to cold
work aluminum alloys?
Define Nodular cast iron
What is Ledeburite?
Define polymer. What are its types?
What is the difference between hardness and hardenability?
Define ceramics. How ceramics are classified?
PART-II
(40
Marks)

Q.2. What are the various properties of aluminum alloys which make the alloy better
than base metal?
Q.3. Explain in detail how the nickel alloys are classified.
Q.4. Explain the various additives which are added to plastic materials to enhance its
properties?
Q.5. Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermo setting plastics.
Q.6. What is the difference between gray cast iron and white cast iron? How can
these manufactured?
Q.7. Explain the various properties and applications of ceramics.

PART-III

(40 Marks)

Q.8. (a) Write a note on matrix phase and what are the functions of matrix phase.
Write the reasons why there must be a strong bond between fiber and matrix at their
interface?
(b) write a note on role of composite material in biomedical field.
Q.9. Explain the shape memory alloys. Give example of these type of alloys.
Q.10. Explain Iron Iron Carbide equilibrium phase diagram. Show the various phase
changes with respect to temperature.

Evaluation Report End Term

Sr. No.
1
2
3

Registration No.
BU2015PGME0
02
BU2015PGME0
03
BU2015PGME0
04

Name
Rohan Sharma
Vikrant Verma
Pawan Kumar

Marks
63
Absent
65

Grade sheet
Sr. No.
1
2
3

Registration No.
BU2015PGME0
02
BU2015PGME0
03
BU2015PGME0
04

Name
Rohan Sharma
Vikrant Verma
Pawan Kumar

Grades
B
RRA
B

Attendance Register
Attached

Detention List

None

Failure List

None

Attendance register duly signed and completed

Attached

Detail of Extra classes held

None

List of students present in extra classes

Syllabus covered in extra classes

None
None

Expert Lecture(s) organized

None

Date & Name of Expert Lecture(s)

None

Industry Visit Detail (If any)

Topic etc.
Any other topic (If any)

None
None
None

Concluding Remarks
The syllabus covers most of the important topics of materials such ferrous and nonferrous
materials, polymers application of ceramics and composite materials, smart materials etc.
in detail which helped the students in learning about the materials, smart materials,
selection of various types of materials according to application.
Students attended the classes regularly.
Presentations were assigned to the students on some topics.
Chamber consultation hours were held for presentations.

We can add some experiments to this course which can include the testing and
characterization of materials.
The overall result is good.