APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL

UNIVERSITY

(A State Government University)

B. Tech, 2024
Minor Degree in
Intelligent Systems Design and Manufacturing
Offered By: (Mechanical Engineering)

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 CURRICULUM
Minor(Intelligent Systems Design and Manufacturing)
Total Marks
Course Title Credit Structure Hrs./
Semester

Course SS Credits
(Course Name) Week
Sl.No:

Code
L T P CIA ESE

1 3 MNMET309 Introduction to 40 60 4 5
product design
and Associated 3 0 2& 5.5
Development
Tools * /MOOC#

2 4
MNMET409
Introduction to 40 60 4 5
Computational 3 0 2& 5.5
Methods*
/MOOC#
3 5 MNMET509 Intelligent Design 3 1 0 5 40 60 4 4
Practices and Smart
Manufacturing
/MOOC
4 6 MNMET609 Mechatronics and 3 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
robotics /MOOC
Total 21 15 17

*Students must register for theory courses listed in the 3rd and 4th semesters of the Minor curriculum.
#
Students who fail a theory course listed in the Minor curriculum are permitted to register for an
alternate MOOC course specified in the Minor curriculum.

&
The courses offered in the third and fourth semesters can be structured as either theory-based
courses or a combination of theory and lab-based courses

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 SYLLABUS

SEMESTER 3

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 SEMESTER 3

INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT DESIGN AND ASSOCIATED

DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

Course Code MNMET309 CIE Marks 40

Teaching Hours/Week
3:0:2 ESE Marks 60
(L:T:P)

Credits 4 Exam Hours 2Hrs. 30 Min.

Prerequisites (if any) NIL Course Type Theory + Lab

Course Objectives:

1. To establish fundamental knowledge of product development process

2. Apply knowledge of robust industrial design and conceptual design in product
development
3. To acquaint with the basic concepts of design for manufacturing and assembly in
product design.
4. To understand the concept of ergonomics and rapid prototyping in product
development
5. To acquaint with 2d drawing and 3d modelling software.
SYLLABUS

Module Contact
Syllabus Description
No. Hours
Introduction: Classification/ Specifications of Products, Product life
cycle, product mix.
1 11
Introduction to product design, Modern product development process
Design by evolution, Design by innovation, Morphology of design
Creativity Techniques: Creative thinking, conceptualization, brain
storming, primary design, drawing, simulation, detail design.

2 Conceptual Design: Generation, selection & embodiment of concept, 11

Product architecture.
Industrial design: process, need.
Manufacturing and Assembly: Methods of designing for
Manufacturing and Assembly.
3 11
Design for Maintenance.
Design for Environment.

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 Ergonomics in product design.
Aesthetics in product design. Concepts of size and texture colour.

Concurrent Engineering -Elements of concurrent engineering, Benefits

4 Rapid prototyping: concepts, processes and advantages. 11

Reverse engineering: steps in reverse engineering

Course Assessment Method

(CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):

Internal
Internal Internal
Continuous Examination-
Attendance Examination-1 Examination- 3 Total
Assessment 2
(Written) (Lab Examination)
(Written)

5 5 10 10 10 40

End Semester Examination Marks (ESE)

In Part A, all questions need to be answered and in Part B, each student can
choose any one full question out of two questions

Part A Part B Total

 2 Questions from each  Each question carries 9 marks.
module.  Two questions will be given from each module, out
 Total of 8 Questions, each of which 1 question should be answered.
carrying 3 marks  Each question can have a maximum of 3 sub 60
divisions.
(8x3 =24marks) (4x9 = 36 marks)

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 Course Outcomes (COs)

At the end of the course students should be able to:

Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
CO1 Apply the tools for product development process K3
Conduct study on the use of robust industrial design and
CO2 K5
conceptual design in product development
Assess concepts of design for manufacturing and assembly in
CO3 K5
product design.
CO4 Analysing the concept of ergonomics and rapid prototyping K4

Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create

CO-PO Mapping Table:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 3 3 3 2 3 1 - - 2 1 1 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 - 2 1 1 2
CO3 3 3 3 2 3 1 2 - 2 1 1 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 3 1 - - 2 1 1 2

Text Books
Name of the Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Publisher Year
Product Design & Karl T Ulrich, Steven D
1 Tata McGraw Hill, 2003.
Development Eppinger
The Mechanical Design McGraw Hill Inc
2 David G Ullman, 1992
Process. Singapore
Machine Drawing N. D. Bhatt and V.M. Charotar Publishing
3 2016
Pancha House.
Machine Drawing P I Varghese & K C PHI Learning
4 2009
John Private Limited

Reference Books
Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s Name of the Publisher
Year
Baldwin E N & Neibel B Edwin Homewood
1 Designing for Production 1974
W Illinois
“Handbook of Product Design McGraw Hill, 1986
2 Bralla J G (Ed.)
for Manufacture, NewYork,

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 Rapid Manufacturing-The
Technologies and Applications Springer – Verlag,
3 D. T. Pham, S.S. Dimov, 2001.
of Rapid London,
Prototyping and Rapid Tooling,
4 Successful Product Design Hollins B & Pugh S Butter worths London, 1990
Design Methods. Seeds of
5 Jones J C John Willey, 1970
Human Futures.
Product Design: Techniques in
Reverse Engineering and new Kevin Otto & Kristin Pearson Education
6 2000
Product Wood New Delhi
Development.
Product Design Fundamentals N J M Roozenberg , J
7 and Methods Ekels , N F M John Willey & Sons 1995
Roozenberg
Carl Hanser – Verlag,
8 Rapid Prototyping Andreas Gebhardt 2003
Munich
Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)
Module No. Link ID
1-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN9GtL21rb4

1. Continuous Assessment (5 Marks)

i. Preparation and Pre-Lab Work (2 Marks)

● Pre-Lab Assignments: Assessment of pre-lab assignments or quizzes that test
understanding of the upcoming experiment.
● Understanding of Theory: Evaluation based on students’ preparation and understanding
of the theoretical background related to the experiments.
ii. Conduct of Experiments (3 Marks)
● Procedure and Execution: Adherence to correct procedures, accurate execution of
experiments, and following safety protocols.
● Skill Proficiency: Proficiency in handling equipment, accuracy in observations, and
troubleshooting skills during the experiments.
● Teamwork: Collaboration and participation in group experiments.
Final Marks Averaging: The final marks for preparationand conduct of experiments are the
average of all the specified experiments in the syllabus.

2. Evaluation Pattern for Internal Lab Examination (10 Marks)

1. Procedure/Preliminary Work/Conduct of Experiments (3 Marks)
● Procedure Understanding and Description: Clarity in explaining the procedure and
understanding each step involved.
● Preliminary Work and Planning: Thoroughness in planning and organizing
materials/equipment.

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 ● Setup and Execution: Proper setup and accurate execution of the experiment or
programming task
2. Result ( 5 Marks)
● Accuracy of Results: Precision and correctness of the obtained results.
3. Viva Voce (2 Marks)
● Proficiency in answering questions related to theoretical and practical aspects of the
subject.

Experiment List

(Minimum 8 Experiments)

Experiment No. Experiment

Understand the basics of machine drawing using any 2D drawing software.

Study types of lines, dimensioning, scales of drawing, sectional views,
1-5
Practice simple 2D sketches to familiarize with these concepts. (Minimum 4 ).
simple sketches are required
Creating 3D machine components using any 3d modelling software (Minimum
6-10
4).

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
THIRD SEMESTER B. TECH MINOR DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND
YEAR
Course Code: MNMET309
Course Name: Introduction to product design
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 What is product mix? 1 (3)
2 Explain morphology of design. 1 (3)
3 What is the role of simulation in product design? 2 (3)
4 Why drawing is important in product design? 2 (3)
5 What is design for assembly? 3 (3)
6 What is the role of Ergonomics in product design? 3 (3)
7 What are the benefits of Concurrent Engineering? 4 (3)
8 What is Reverse engineering 4 (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) Explain product life cycle with an example. 1 (6)

b) Explain Design by evolution. 1 (3)

10 a) What are the classifications of a product? Explain. 1 (5)

b) Explain Morphology of design 1 (4)

Module 2
11 a) What is Creative thinking? Explain with an example. 2 (5)
b) Explain Product architecture. 2 (4)
12 a) What are the steps to design a concept 2 (5)
b) What is primary design? 2 (4)
Module 3
13 a) What is design for manufacturing? Explain with an example. 3 (5)
b) Explain Design for Maintenance. 3 (4)

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14 a) What are the concepts of size and texture colour in product design? 3 (5)
b) Explain Design for Environment. 3 (4)
Module 4
15 a) What are the elements of concurrent engineering? Explain 4 (5)
b) What are the advantages of rapid prototyping? 4 (4)
16 a) Explain the steps in reverse engineering. 4 (5)
b) What is Concurrent Engineering? 4 (4)
*****

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SEMESTER 4

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 SEMESTER 4

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL METHODS

Course Code MNMET409 CIE Marks 40

Teaching Hours/Week
3:0:2 ESE Marks 60
(L:T:P)

Credits 4 Exam Hours 2Hrs. 30 Min.

Prerequisites (if any) NIL Course Type Theory + Lab

Course Objectives:

1. To establish fundamental knowledge of basic fluid mechanics and simulation using

FVM.
2. Apply heat transfer principles to solve engineering problems and simulations using
FEM and FVM.
3. To acquaint with the basic concepts of stress and deformation in solids and
simulations using FEM.
4. To understand the kinematics of different mechanism and simulations of different
mechanisms.
SYLLABUS

Module Contact
Syllabus Description
No. Hours
Introduction to fluid mechanics - Types of fluids, Newton’s law of
viscosity. Dynamic and Kinematic Viscosity.
Fluid kinematics: Description of fluid motion – Types of flows,
Continuity equation, and Momentum equation (Derivation is not
1 11
required). Laminar and turbulent flows, Reynolds number.
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics. Discretization-
converting derivatives to their finite difference forms. Boundary and
Initial conditions.
Modes of heat transfer - General heat conduction equation in three

2 dimensions through plane (Derivation is not required, Simple 11

problems only). –initial and boundary conditions.

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 Natural convection and forced convection. (Basic concepts only)
Basic laws of radiation heat transfer – Black, gray, diffuse and real
surfaces.

Introduction to analysis of deformable bodies. Hooke’s law - Stress-

Strain diagrams. Deformation in axially loaded bars (uniform cross
section). Pure Bending – Flexure formula for beams (Derivation is not
required, Simple problems only). Torsion: Shafts - torsion theory of
3 elastic circular bars (Derivation is not required, Simple problems 11
only).
Introduction to FEM, Governing Equations (Derivation is not
required). Formulation of stiffness matrix- one dimensional spring
element.
Concepts of Kinematics and Dynamics, Mechanisms and Machines,

4 Degrees of Freedom. Kinematic Pairs, Kinematic Chains, Kinematic 11

Diagrams, Inversions of Four bar chain and Slider Crank Mechanisms.

Course Assessment Method

(CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):

Internal
Internal Internal
Continuous Examination-
Attendance Examination-1 Examination- 3 Total
Assessment 2
(Written) (Lab Examination)
(Written)

5 5 10 10 10 40

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 End Semester Examination Marks (ESE)

In Part A, all questions need to be answered and in Part B, each student can
choose any one full question out of two questions

Part A Part B Total

 2 Questions from each  Each question carries 9 marks.
module.  Two questions will be given from each module, out
 Total of 8 Questions, each of which 1 question should be answered.
carrying 3 marks  Each question can have a maximum of 3 sub 60
divisions.
(8x3 =24marks) (4x9 = 36 marks)

Course Outcomes (COs)

At the end of the course students should be able to:

Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
Apply CAD, FEA and FVM tools to design and simulate
CO1 K3
mechanical systems.
Conduct thermal and stress analysis on mechanical components
CO2 K5
under different loading conditions.
Assessing Fluid flow using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
CO3 K5
software.
CO4 Analysing linkage motions in different mechanisms K4

Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create

CO-PO Mapping Table:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 3 3 3 2 3 1 - - 2 1 1 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 - 2 1 1 2
CO3 3 3 3 2 3 1 2 - 2 1 1 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 3 1 - - 2 1 1 2

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 Text Books
Name of the Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Publisher Year
Fluid Mechanics and
1 Laxmi Publications 2005
Hydraulic Machines Bansal R. K
McGraw-Hill Book
2 Computational Fluid John D Anderson Jr Company 2012
Dynamics
New Age
6th edition,
3 Fundamentals of engineering R. C. Sachdeva International
2022
heat and mass transfer Publishers
4 Mechanics of Solids R.K.Bansal Laxmi Publications 2012
Third
5 Finite Element Analysis S SBhavikatti New Age Publisher
edition,2008
6 Theory of Machines S. S. Rattan Tata McGraw Hill 2009

Reference Books
Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s Name of the Publisher
Year
1 Fluid Mechanics White F.M. Tata McGraw Hill 2003
Introduction to computational Cambridge University 2005
2 Anil W. Date
fluid dynamics Press
4th edition,
3 A text book on heat transfer S.P. Sukhatme Universities Press
2005
4 Mechanics of Solids S. S. Bhavikatti New Age International 2013
Third
An introduction to Finite McGrawHill
5 J N Reddy Edition,
Element Method Education
2009
Theory of Machines and
6 Ballaney P. L. Khanna Publishers 2005
Mechanisms

Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)

Module
Link ID
No.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY7bvZn75Do&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoWrAmpEcsPXay
fsXnFfYY1O&index=4
1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY7bvZn75Do&list=PLwdnzlV3ogoWrAmpEcsPXay
fsXnFfYY1O&index=4
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112105045
https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105124/
2
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_me64/preview
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ce46/preview
3 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106135
4 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105268/

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 1. Continuous Assessment (5 Marks)

i. Preparation and Pre-Lab Work (2 Marks)

● Pre-Lab Assignments: Assessment of pre-lab assignments or quizzes that test
understanding of the upcoming experiment.
● Understanding of Theory: Evaluation based on students’ preparation and understanding
of the theoretical background related to the experiments.
ii. Conduct of Experiments (3 Marks)
● Procedure and Execution: Adherence to correct procedures, accurate execution of
experiments, and following safety protocols.
● Skill Proficiency: Proficiency in handling equipment, accuracy in observations, and
troubleshooting skills during the experiments.
● Teamwork: Collaboration and participation in group experiments.
Final Marks Averaging: The final marks for preparation and conduct of experiments are the
average of all the specified experiments in the syllabus.

2. Evaluation Pattern for Internal Lab Examination (10 Marks)

1. Procedure/Preliminary Work/Conduct of Experiments (3 Marks)
● Procedure Understanding and Description: Clarity in explaining the procedure and
understanding each step involved.
● Preliminary Work and Planning: Thoroughness in planning and organizing
materials/equipment.
● Setup and Execution: Proper setup and accurate execution of the experiment or
programming task
2. Result ( 5Marks)
● Accuracy of Results: Precision and correctness of the obtained results.
3. Viva Voce (2 Marks)
● Proficiency in answering questions related to theoretical and practical aspects of the
subject.

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 Experiment List

(Minimum 8 Experiments)

Experiment No. Experiment

Simulations using Finite Volume Method

1.1 Laminar flow through pipe
1.2 Turbulent flow through pipe
1.3 Simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer in a mixing elbow
1.4 Drag and lift forces in an aerofoil
Simulations using Finite Element Method
2.1 Truss analysis
2.2 Analysis of beams
2.3 Plane stress analysis
2.4 Steady state thermal analysis
Simulation of Mechanisms
3.1 Dynamic simulation of a four-bar mechanism.
3.2 Simulation of a Whitworth Quick Return Mechanism

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FOURTH SEMESTER B. TECH MINOR DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND
YEAR
Course Code: MNMET409
Course Name: Introduction to Computational Methods
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 How fluids are classified? 1 (3)
2 What is Reynolds number? 1 (3)
3 What is boundary condition? 2 (3)
4 What is Natural convection? 2 (3)
5 Write and explain the terms in Flexure formula for beams. 3 (3)
6 Explain Hooke’s law. 3 (3)
7 What is a Mechanism? 4 (3)
8 What is a Kinematic Pair? 4 (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) Explain the difference between Laminar and turbulent flows. 1 (3)

b) What are the steps in Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis? 1 (6)

10 a) Explain the terms in Continuity equation and Momentum equation. 1 (6)

b) What is Discretization? 1 (3)

Module 2
11 a) Explain the general heat conduction equation in three dimensions 2 (6)
through plane.
b) What is initial condition? 2 (3)
12 a) The air in a room is at 25° C and outside temperature is 0° C. The 2 (6)
window of the room has an area of 2 m2 and thickness 2 mm.
Calculate the rate of loss of heat by conduction through window?
Thermal conductivity for glass is 1 W/m-K.
b) Explain Stefan-Boltzman Law. 2 (3)
Module 3

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13 a) Explain Stress-Strain diagram. 3 (3)
b) A steel plate of width 120 mm and of thickness 20mm is bent into a 3 (6)
circular arc of radius 10 m. Determine the maximum stress induced
and the bending moment which will provide the maximum stress. Take
E = 2x105 N/mm2.
14 a) A solid shaft of 150 mm diameter is used to transmit torque. Find the 3 (4)
maximum torque transmitted to the shaft if the maximum shear stress
induced to the shaft is 45 N/mm2.
b) What are the steps in FEA. 3 (5)
Module 4
15 a) Explain Inversions of Four bar chain. 4 (5)
b) What is Degree of Freedom? 4 (4)
16 a) Explain Inversions of Slider Crank Mechanism. 4 (5)
b) Explain Kinematic Chains. 4 (4)
*****

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SEMESTER 5

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 SEMESTER 5

INTELLIGENT DESIGN PRACTICES AND SMART MANUFACTURING

Course Code MNMET509 CIE Marks 40

Teaching Hours/Week
3:1:0 ESE Marks 60
(L:T:P)

Credits 4 Exam Hours 2Hrs. 30 Min.

Prerequisites (if any) NIL Course Type Theory

Course Objectives:

1. To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of structured design

methodologies
2. To impart knowledge on advanced manufacturing technologies, including Computer-
Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Computer-Aided
Engineering (CAE), along with CNC systems, programming methods, and modern
additive manufacturing techniques.

SYLLABUS

Module Contact
Syllabus Description
No. Hours
Concept Generation -Structured Design - Axiomatic Design, Algorithmic
Design -- Intuitive Bias, Synectics and Systematic Search - Product Detailing

1 Material Selection for Mechanical and Aesthetic Design - Embodiment 11

Design - Placement of sensors and actuators - Design Inspired by Nature
Inspirations in the Functional and Evolution Domain.
Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing
(CAM): Introduction, Role of CAD in design and development of new
products, Advantages of CAD and CAM. Computer-Aided Engineering
2 11
(CAE) -Analysis, Simulation, Optimization, and Manufacturing process
improvement. Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) - automation and
optimization.
CNC: systems – Principle of operation, components of CNC system,
3 coordinate systems, classification of CNC systems - incremental and 11

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 absolute programming methods, open loop and closed loop systems,
feedback devices. Interpolators: liner and circular interpolator. Manual part
programming - Computer aided part programming.
Material addition processes: - Stereo-lithography, Selective laser sintering,
Fused deposition modeling, Laminated object manufacturing, Powder bed

4 fusion, 3D Printing, GTAW/GMAW process extension to derive basic metal 11

additive manufacturing techniques. Available MAM Systems and Modern
Developments.

Course Assessment Method

(CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):

Internal Internal
Assignment/
Attendance Examination-1 Examination- 2 Total
Microproject
(Written) (Written )

5 15 10 10 40

End Semester Examination Marks (ESE)

In Part A, all questions need to be answered and in Part B, each student can
choose any one full question out of two questions

Part A Part B Total

 2 Questions from each  Each question carries 9 marks.
module.  Two questions will be given from each module, out
 Total of 8 Questions, each of which 1 question should be answered.
carrying 3 marks  Each question can have a maximum of 3 sub 60
divisions.
(8x3 =24marks) (4x9 = 36 marks)

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 Course Outcomes (COs)

At the end of the course students should be able to:

Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
Understand the different aspects of Design Practice with an emphasis
CO1 K2
on Product Design
Understand the theory of CAD and CAM and Sketch simple drawings
CO2 K2 K3
and solids using appropriate cad tools.
CO3 CNC programming, select appropriate tooling and parameters. K3
Explain the processes used in additive manufacturing for a range of
CO4 K2
materials and applications.

Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create

CO-PO Mapping Table:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 3 - 2 - - 3 2 2 - - - 3
CO2 3 - 3 - 2 3 - - - 2 - 3
CO3 3 2 2 - 2 2 - - - 2 - -
CO4 3 2 2 - 2 3 2 - - 2 - 2

Text Books
Name of the Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Publisher Year
Lidwell, Holden and
1 Universal Principles of Design, Rockport Publishers 2010
Butler
Computer control of
2 Yoram Koren TMH 2017
manufacturing systems

Machine Tool Design & McGrawhill

3 N K Mehta 2020
Numerical Control Education
Additive Manufacturing
Technologies: 3D Printing, Ian Gibson, David
4 Springer Nature 2nd ed. 2015
Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Rosen, Brent Stucker
Digital Manufacturing

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 Reference Books
Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s Name of the Publisher
Year
Computer-Aided Design and M.P. Groover, E.M.
1 Prentice Hall of India 1987
Manufacturing Zimmers, Jr.

2 Programmable logic controllers Petruzella Frank.D. McGraw Hill 2016

Developments in high-speed The Machinery

3 Davies K and Austin E.R 1970
metal forming Publishing Co

4 Advanced Machining Processes Jain V.K. Narosa publishers 2014

Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)

Module No. Link ID
1 https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_de10/unit?unit=42&lesson=44
2 https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou25_me04/preview
3 https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_me49/preview
4 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMDNELGJ1CZlDT0ysOjbpR_6QTFmvIv7

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIFTH SEMESTER B. TECH MINOR DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND YEAR

Course Code: MNMET509

Course Name: Intelligent Design Practices and Smart Manufacturing
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 What is Structured Design? 1 (3)
2 What is actuator? 1 (3)
3 What is Computer Aided Manufacturing? 2 (3)
4 Discuss the importance of process planning in product development. 2 (3)
5 What is the difference between incremental and absolute programming 3 (3)
methods?
6 What are G codes and M codes? 3 (3)
7 Explain the working of Fused deposition modelling. 4 (3)
8 What is 3D Printing? 4 (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) How the Material is selected for Mechanical and Aesthetic Design? 1 (6)

b) What is the importance of Evolution Domain in product design? 1 (3)

10 a) What are the factors to be considered while placement of sensors and 1 (5)
actuators?
b) What is Design Inspired by Nature? 1 (4)

Module 2
11 a) Explain the steps in Computer Aided Process Planning. 2 (5)
b) How CAD helps to optimise the design of a product? 2 (4)
12 a) Explain Computer Aided Manufacturing. 2 (4)
b) What is the role of CAD in design and development of new product? 2 (5)
Module 3
13 a) What are the main parts of the CNC machine? 3 (5)
b) What is the difference between open loop and closed loop systems? 3 (4)

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14 a) Explain the circular interpolator. 3 (5)
b) Explain the following NC Part Program Codes: 3 (4)
N001 G21 G90 G92 X0 Y-0.50.0 Z030.0;
N002 G00 X0.70.0 Y030.0;
Module 4
15 a) Explain the steps involved in Selective laser sintering. 4 (4)
b) Explain Laminated object manufacturing with diagrams. 4 (5)
16 a) What are the Modern Developments in additive manufacturing? 4 (4)
b) Explain the steps in Powder bed fusion. 4 (5)
*****

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SEMESTER 6

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 SEMESTER 6

MECHATRONICS AND ROBOTICS

Course Code MNMET609 CIE Marks 40

Teaching Hours/Week
3:0:0 ESE Marks 60
(L:T:P)

Credits 3 Exam Hours 2Hrs. 30 Min.

Prerequisites (if any) NIL Course Type Theory

Course Objectives:

1. To understand behaviour of sensors and actuators.

2. To understand different controllers for mechatronic systems
3. To understand the basics of robotics and trajectory planning
4. To understand the application of mechatronics in robotics

SYLLABUS

Module Contact
Syllabus Description
No. Hours
Sensors and Actuators:
Introduction to Mechatronics: Structure of Mechatronics system. Sensors -
Characteristics -Temperature, flow, pressure sensors. Displacement, position
and proximity sensing by magnetic, optical, ultrasonic, inductive, capacitive
1 9
and eddy current methods. Encoders, Piezoelectric sensors. Acoustic
Emission sensors. Principle and types of vibration sensors.
Actuators: Mechanical actuators, electrical actuators, hydraulic and
pneumatic actuators.
Control of mechanical systems: System modeling - Mathematical models
and basic building blocks of general mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal

2 systems (Concepts only). Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) –Basic 9

structure, input/ output processing. Development of simple ladder programs.
Mechatronics in automobiles. EMS, Sensors, ECU, ABS, Cruise control.
Robotics - Definitions- Robots, Types of Robots- Manipulators, Mobile

3 Robots-wheeled & Legged Robots, Aerial Robots; Anatomy of a robotic 9

manipulator-links, joints, actuators, sensors, controller; open kinematic

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 vs closed kinematic chain; Classification of End effectors.
Mechatronics in Robotics-Electrical drives: DC, AC, brushless, servo and
stepper motors (working only).
Robotic vision system - Image acquisition: Vidicon, charge coupled
4 9
device (CCD) and charge injection device (CID) cameras. Image
processing techniques: histogram processing: sliding, stretching,
equalization and thresholding.

Course Assessment Method

(CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):

Internal Internal
Assignment/
Attendance Examination-1 Examination- 2 Total
Microproject
(Written) (Written )

5 15 10 10 40

End Semester Examination Marks (ESE)

In Part A, all questions need to be answered and in Part B, each student can
choose any one full question out of two questions

Part A Part B Total

 2 Questions from each  Each question carries 9 marks.
module.  Two questions will be given from each module, out
 Total of 8 Questions, each of which 1 question should be answered.
carrying 3 marks  Each question can have a maximum of 3 sub 60
divisions.
(8x3 =24marks) (4x9 = 36 marks)

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 Course Outcomes (COs)

At the end of the course students should be able to:

Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
CO1 To understand behaviour of sensors and actuators. K2
CO2 To understand different controllers for mechatronic systems K2
CO3 To understand the basics of robotics and trajectory planning K2
CO4 To understand the application of mechatronics in robotics K2

Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create

CO-PO Mapping Table:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 3 1 - - - - - - - - 2
CO2 3 - - - - - - - - - - 2
CO3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 2
CO4 3 - - - - - - - - - - 2

Text Books
Name of the Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Publisher Year
Mechatronics: Electronic
Control Systems in Mechanical W. Bolton Pearson 7th
1
and Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics: Principles and

2 Applications Godfrey C. Onwubolu Elsevier

Mechatronics System Design Devdas Shetty, Richard

3 PWS Pub
Kolk
Prentice Hall of
Fundamentals of Robotics –
4 Robert. J. Schilling India 1996
Analysis and Control
Introduction to Robotics ( John. J. Craig Pearson Education 2002
5
Mechanics and Control) Asia
McGraw Hill
6 Introduction to Robotics S K Saha, Education

Tata McGraw Hill,

7 Robotics and Control R K Mittal New Delhi 2003

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 Reference Books
Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s Name of the Publisher
Year
First
1 A Text Book of Mechatronics R.K. Rajput S. Chanth edition
2007
First
2 Handbook of Robotics Siciliano, Khatib Springer
edition

Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)

Module No. Link ID
1 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/107/112107298/
2-3 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105249/
4 https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/107/112107298/

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
SIXTH SEMESTER B. TECH MINOR DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND
YEAR
Course Code: MNMET609
Course Name: Mechatronics and robotics
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 Explain with a neat sketch, the working of a pressure sensor. 1 (3)
2 How electrical actuators works? 1 (3)
3 What is a ladder diagram? 2 (3)
4 What is Cruise control? 2 (3)
5 What is an Aerial Robot? 3 (3)
6 What is the difference between open kinematic and closed kinematic 3 (3)
chain?
7 Explain the working of BLDC motor. 4 (3)
8 What is sliding in histogram processing? 4 (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) Explain the working of an Encoder with a neat sketch. 1 (3)

b) Explain the working of any two displacement sensors. 1 (6)

10 a) Explain the working of proximity sensing by magnetic and optical 1 (6)

methods?
b) What is the principle behind vibration sensors? 1 (3)

Module 2
11 a) Explain the mathematical models and basic building blocks of general 2 (5)
mechanical systems.
b) Explain the basic structure of PLC. 2 (4)
12 a) How the fluid and thermal systems are modelled? 2 (5)
b) Explain the working of ABS. 2 (4)
Module 3
13 a) What are the different types of robots? 3 (6)

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 b) What is the need of controller in robots? 3 (3)
14 a) How End effectors are classified? Explain. 3 (5)
b) Explain the working of any two robotic sensory devices. 3 (4)
Module 4
15 a) Explain the working of CCD with a neat sketch. 4 (5)
b) Describe the working of stepper motors. 4 (4)
16 a) Explain the working of CID with a neat sketch. 4 (5)
b) Explain the working of servo motors. 4 (4)
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