ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
REGULATIONS 2017
M.E. CAD / CAM
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
I TO IV SEMESTERS (FULL TIME) CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS

SEMESTER I

SL. COURSE CONTACT

COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
NO. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. MA5156 Applied Mathematics for FC
4 4 0 0 4
Engineers
2. ED5151 Computer Applications in PC 3
3 0 0 3
Design
2. CD5291 Computer Aided Tools for PC 3
3 0 0 3
Manufacturing
4. CC5101 Competitive Manufacturing PC 3
3 0 0 3
Systems
3. ED5153 Advanced Finite Element PC 3
3 0 0 3
Analysis
6. Professional Elective I PE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
7. ED5161 CAD Laboratory PC 4 0 0 4 2
8. ED5162 Advanced Analysis and PC 4
0 0 4 2
Simulation Laboratory
TOTAL 27 19 0 8 23

SEMESTER II
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
NO CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. CC5291 Design for Manufacture, PC 3 3 0 0 3
Assembly and Environments
2. CC5292 Additive Manufacturing and PC 3 3 0 0 3
Tooling
3. ED5252 Mechanical Behavior of PC 3 3 0 0 3
Materials
4. PD5251 Integrated Product Design and PC 5 3 2 0 4
Process Development
5. Professional Elective II PE 3 3 0 0 3
6. Professional Elective III PE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
7. CC5211 CAM Laboratory PC 2 0 0 2 1
8. CC5212 Design Project EEC 4 0 0 4 2
TOTAL 26 18 2 6 22

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 SEMESTER III
SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE CATEGORY CONTACT L T P C
NO CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. PD5091 Product Lifecycle Management PC 3 3 0 0 3
2. CC5005 Metrology and non distractive testing PE 3 3 0 0 3
3. CC5006 Quality Management Techniques PE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
4. CC5311 Project Work Phase I EEC 12 0 0 12 6
TOTAL 21 9 0 12 15

SEMESTER IV

SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE CATEGORY CONTACT L T P C

NO CODE PERIODS
PRACTICAL
1. CC5411 Project Work Phase II EEC 24 0 0 24 12
TOTAL 24 0 0 24 12

TOTAL CREDITS TO BE EARNED FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE: 72

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MA5156 APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS L T P C
4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES :
This course is designed to enrich the knowledge in various advanced mathematical techniques
such as matrix theory, calculus of variations, probability and random variables, Laplace transforms
and Fourier transforms. The fundamental concepts in these areas will be more useful for the
students to model the engineering problems and solving them by applying these methods.

UNIT I MATRIX THEORY 12

The Cholesky decomposition - Generalized Eigenvectors - Canonical basis - QR factorization -
Least squares method - Singular value decomposition.

UNIT II CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS 12

Concept of variation and its properties – Euler’s equation – Functional dependant on first and
higher order derivatives – Functionals dependant on functions of several independent variables –
Variational problems with moving boundaries – Isoperimetric problems - Direct methods : Ritz and
Kantorovich methods.
UNIT III PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLES 12
Probability – Axioms of probability – Conditional probability – Baye’s theorem - Random variables -
Probability function – Moments – Moment generating functions and their properties – Binomial,
Poisson, Geometric, Uniform, Exponential, Gamma and Normal distributions – Function of a
random variable.
UNIT IV LAPLACE TRANSFORM TECHNIQUES FOR PARTIAL
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12
Laplace transform - Definitions - Properties – Transform error function - Bessel’s function - Dirac
delta function - Unit step functions – Convolution theorem – Inverse Laplace transform : Complex
inversion formula – Solutions to partial differential equations : Heat equation - Wave equation.
UNIT V FOURIER TRANSFORM TECHNIQUES FOR PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS 12
Fourier transform : Definitions - Properties – Transform of elementary functions - Dirac delta
function – Convolution theorem – Parseval’s identity – Solutions to partial differential equations :
Heat equation - Wave equation - Laplace and Poison’s equations.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
After completing this course, students should demonstrate competency in the following skills:
 Apply various methods in matrix theory to solve system of linear equations.
 Maximizing and minimizing the functional that occur in various branches of engineering
disciplines.
 Computation of probability and moments, standard distributions of discrete and continuous
random variables and functions of a random variable.
 Application of Laplace and Fourier transforms to initial value, initial–boundary value and
boundary value problems in Partial Differential Equations.

REFERENCES :
1. Andrews L.C. and Shivamoggi, B. "Integral Transforms for Engineers", Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
2. Bronson, R. “Matrix Operations”, Schaum’s outline series, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011.
3. James, G., “Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics ", 3rd Edition, Pearson Education,
2004.
4. Johnson, R.A., Miller, I and Freund J., "Miller and Freund’s Probability and Statistics for
Engineers", Pearson Education, Asia, 8th Edition, 2015.
5. O'Neil, P.V., "Advanced Engineering Mathematics ", Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd., Singapore, 2003.
6. Sankara Rao, K., “Introduction to Partial Differential Equations”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1997.

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CD5291 COMPUTER AIDED TOOLS FOR MANUFACTURING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 The purpose of this course is to make the students to get familiarized with various
computer aided tools that can be implemented in various industrial applications

UNIT I COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 9

Manufacturing Processes – Removing, Forming, Deforming and joining – Integration equipments.
Integrating CAD, NC and CAM – Machine tools – Point to point and continuous path machining,
NC, CNC and DNC – NC Programming – Basics, Languages, G Code, M Code, APT – Tool path
generation and verification – CAD/CAM NC Programming – Production Control – Cellular
Manufacturing

UNIT II COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING 9

Role of process planning in CAD/CAM Integration – Computer Aided Process Planning –
Development, Benefits, Model and Architecture – CAPP Approaches – Variant, Generative and
Hybrid – Process and Planning systems – CAM-I, D-CLASS and CMPP – Criteria in selecting a
CAPP System.

UNIT III COMPUTER AIDED INSPECTION 9

Engineering Tolerances – Need for Tolerances – Conventional Tolerances – FITS and LIMITS –
Tolerance Accumulation and Surface quality – Geometric Tolerances – Tolerances Practices in
design, Drafting and manufacturing – Tolerance Analysis – Tolerance synthesis – Computer Aided
Quality control – Contact Inspection Methods – Non Contact Inspection Methods - Non optical.

UNIT IV REVERSE ENGINEERING 9

Scope and tasks of Reverse Engineering – Domain Analysis – Process Duplicating – Tools for RE
– Developing Technical data – Digitizing techniques – Construction of surface model – Solid part
model – Characteristic evaluation – Software’s and its application – CMM and its feature capturing
– surface and solid modeling.

UNIT V DATA MANAGEMENT 9

Strategies for Reverse Engineering Data management – Software application – Finding renewable
software components – Recycling real time embedded software – Design experiments to evaluate
a RE tools – Rule based detection for RE user interface – RE of assembly programs

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 It helps the students to get familiarized with computer aided tools for various industrial
applications which includes manufacturing, process planning, inspection, data
management and reverse engineering.

REFERENCES
1. Catherine A. Ingle, “Reverse Engineering”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication, 1994
2. David D. Bedworth, Mark R. Henderson, Philp M. Wolfe, “Computer Integrated Design and
manufacturing”, Mc Graw Hill International series, 1991
3. Donald R. Honra, “Co-ordinate measurement and reverse Engineering, American Gear
Manufacturers Association.
4. Ibrahim Zeid and R. Sivasubramanian, “CAD/CAM Theory and Practice”, Revised First special
Indian Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication, 2007
5. Ibrahim Zeid, “Mastering CAD/CAM”, special Indian Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication,
2007
6. Linda Wills, “Reverse Engineering” Kluwer Academic Press, 1996

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ED5153 ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To develop a thorough understanding of the advanced finite element analysis techniques
with an ability to effectively use the tools of the analysis for solving practical problems
arising in engineering design

UNIT I BENDING OF PLATES AND SHELLS 9

Review of Elasticity Equations – Bending of Plates and Shells – Finite Element Formulation of
Plate and Shell Elements - Conforming and Non-Conforming Elements – C0 and C1 Continuity
Elements –Degenerated shell elements- Application and Examples.

UNIT II NON-LINEAR PROBLEMS 9

Introduction – Iterative Techniques – Material non-linearity – Elasto Plasticity – Plasticity – Visco
Plasticity – Geometric Non linearity – large displacement Formulation –Solution procedure-
Application in Metal Forming Process and Contact Problems.

UNIT III DYNAMIC PROBLEM 9

Direct Formulation – Free, Transient and Forced Response – Solution Procedures – Eigen
solution-Subspace Iterative Technique – Response analysis-Houbolt, Wilson, Newmark – Methods
– Explicit & Implict Methods- Lanchzos, Reduced method for large size system equations.

UNIT IV FLUID MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER 9

Governing Equations of Fluid Mechanics – Solid structure interaction - Inviscid and Incompressible
Flow – Potential Formulations – Slow Non-Newtonian Flow – Metal and Polymer Forming – Navier
Stokes Equation – Steady and Transient Solution.

UNIT V ERROR ESTIMATES AND ADAPTIVE REFINEMENT 9

Error norms and Convergence rates – h-refinement with adaptivity – Adaptive refinement.

OUTCOMES:
1. The students will understand the Finite Element Formulation of Plate and Shell Elements and
its application.
2. The students will be able to gain knowledge in material & geometric non-and plasticity.
3. The students will be able to solve problems under dynamic conditions by applying various
techniques.
4. The students can arrive at the solutions for fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems.
5. The students will acquire knowledge in error norms, convergence rates and refinement.
6. The students will solve the real world engineering problems using FEA.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES:
1. Bathe K.J., “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 1990.
2. Cook R.D., “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, John Wiley and Sons Inc.,
New york, 1989.
3. Zienkiewicz, O.C. and Taylor, R.L., “The Finite Element Method”, Fourth Edition, Volumes 1 &
2, McGraw Hill International Edition, Physics Services, 1991.

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CC5211 CAM LABORATORY L T P C
0 0 2 1

Simulation and Machining using CNC / DNC Machine Tools – Use of FEM Packages - Relational
Data Base – Networking – Practice on Computer Aided Measuring Instruments – Image
Processing – Software Development for Manufacturing – CNC Controllers – Use of advanced
CNC Machining Packages – Business Data Processing.

EQUIPMENTS FOR CAM LAB

1. CAM Software for tool path generation for planer machining, contour machining, drilling, turning
etc. & post processing modulus for different CNC controllers : 10 Nos
2. Medium production type CNC turning center with popular industrial type controller : 1
3. Medium production type CNC machining center with popular industrial type controller : 1
4. Bench Model CMM : 1
5. Vision & image processing software : 2
6. Data Processing Software : 2

TOTAL: 30 PERIODS

CC5212 DESIGN PROJECT L T PC

0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVE:
 It is proposed to carryout detailed design calculations and analysis of any mechanical
component or mechanical system. This helps the students to get familiar with respect to
the design methodologies applied to any component or mechanical system subjected to
static, dynamic and thermo-mechanical loads.

Each student is required to select any new component or an integrated mechanical system that
involves various sub components which are to be designed as per design standards and further
required to be analyzed for optimum dimensions with respect to the strength and stiffness.

OUTCOME:
 It helps the students to get familiarized with respect to design standards, design
calculations and analysis in designing any mechanical component or system.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

PD5091 PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT L T PC

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
To understand history, concepts and terminology of PLM
To understand functions and features of PLM/PDM
To understand different modules offered in commercial PLM/PDM tools
To understand PLM/PDM implementation approaches
To understand integration of PLM/PDM with other applications

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UNIT I HISTORY, CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF PLM 9
Introduction to PLM, Need for PLM, opportunities of PLM, Different views of PLM - Engineering
Data Management (EDM), Product Data Management (PDM), Collaborative Product Definition
Management (cPDm), Collaborative Product Commerce (CPC), Product Lifecycle Management
(PLM).PLM/PDM Infrastructure – Network and Communications, Data Management,
Heterogeneous data sources and applications.

UNIT II PLM/PDM FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES 9

User Functions –Data Vault and Document Management, Workflow and Process Management,
Product Structure Management, Product Classification and Programme Management. Utility
Functions – Communication and Notification, data transport, data translation, image services,
system administration and application integration.

UNIT III DETAILS OF MODULES IN A PDM/PLM SOFTWARE 9

Case studies based on top few commercial PLM/PDM tools

UNIT IV ROLE OF PLM IN INDUSTRIES 9

Case studies on PLM selection and implementation (like auto, aero, electronic) - other possible
sectors, PLM visioning, PLM strategy, PLM feasibility study, change management for PLM,
financial justification of PLM, barriers to PLM implementation, ten step approach to PLM, benefits
of PLM for–business, organisation, users, product or service, process performance.

UNIT V BASICS ON CUSTOMISATION/INTEGRATION OF PDM/PLM SOFTWARE 9

PLM Customization, use of EAI technology (Middleware), Integration with legacy data base, CAD,
SLM and ERP

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to
1. Understand history, concepts and terminology of PLM.
2. Apply the functions and features of PLM/PDM.
3. Understand different modules offered in commercial PLM/PDM tools.
4. Understand PLM/PDM implementation approaches.
5. Integrate PLM/PDM with other applications.
6. Analyse the case studies.

REFERENCES
1. Antti Saaksvuori and Anselmi Immonen, “Product Lifecycle Management”, Springer Publisher,
2008 (3rd Edition).
2. International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management, Inderscience Publishers
3. Ivica Crnkovic, Ulf Asklund and Annita Persson Dahlqvist, “Implementing and Integrating
Product Data Management and Software Configuration Management”, Artech House
Publishers, 2003.
4. John Stark, “Global Product: Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management and the Billion Customer
Question”, Springer Publisher, 2007.
5. John Stark, “Product Lifecycle Management: 21st Century Paradigm for Product Realisation”,
Springer Publisher, 2011 (2nd Edition).
6. Michael Grieves, “Product Life Cycle Management”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006.

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CC5311 PROJECT WORK PHASE I L T P C
0 0 12 6
OBJECTIVES:
 To identify a specific problem for the current need of the society and collecting information
related to the same through detailed review of literature.
 To develop the methodology to solve the identified problem.
 To train the students in preparing project reports and to face reviews and viva-voce
examination.

SYLLABUS: The student individually works on a specific topic approved by the head of the
division under the guidance of a faculty member who is familiar in this area of interest. The student
can select any topic which is relevant to the area of engineering design. The topic may be
theoretical or case studies. At the end of the semester, a detailed report on the work done should
be submitted which contains clear definition of the identified problem, detailed literature review
related to the area of work and methodology for carrying out the work. The students will be
evaluated through a viva-voce examination by a panel of examiners including one external
examiner.
TOTAL: 180 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
At the end of the course the students will have a clear idea of their area of work and they will be in
a position to carry out the remaining phase II work in a systematic way.

CC5411 PROJECT WORK PHASE II L T PC

0 0 24 12
OBJECTIVES:
 To solve the identified problem based on the formulated methodology.
 To develop skills to analyze and discuss the test results, and make conclusions.
SYLLABUS:
The student should continue the phase I work on the selected topic as per the formulated
methodology under the same supervisor. At the end of the semester, after completing the work to
the satisfaction of the supervisor and review committee, a detailed report should be prepared and
submitted to the head of the department. The students will be evaluated based on the report
submitted and the viva-voce examination by a panel of examiners including one external examiner

TOTAL: 360 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 On completion of the project work students will be in a position to take up any challenging
practical problem in the field of engineering design and find better solutions to it.

CC5001 COMPUTER CONTROL IN PROCESS PLANNING L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
 To provide the student with an understanding of the importance of process planning role in
manufacturing and the application of Computer Aided Process Planning tool in the present
manufacturing scenario

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
The Place of Process Planning in the Manufacturing cycle - Process Planning and Production
Planning – Process Planning and Concurrent Engineering, CAPP, Group Technology.

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REFERENCES
1. Gupta S.C., & Kapoor V.K., "Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics", 3rd Edition, Sultan
Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 1988.
2. Trivedi, K.S., "Probability and Statistics with Reliability, Queuing and Computer Science
Applications", Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1982.
3. Viswanadham, N and Narahari, Y. "Performance Modeling of Automated Manufacturing
Systems", Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1994.

CC5005 METROLOGY AND NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Impart the knowledge of quality assurance and inspection techniques.
 Familiarize with the various inspection and measurement techniques like contact and non-
contact measurement by adapting Computer Aided Inspection.
 Impart the knowledge of working principles and calibration of various Systems.

UNIT I MEASURING MACHINES 9

Tool Maker's microscope - Co-ordinate measuring machines - Universal measuring machine -
Laser viewers for production profile checks - Image shearing microscope - Use of computers -
Machine vision technology - Microprocessors in metrology.

UNIT II STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL 9

Data presentation - Statistical measures and tools - Process capability - Confidence and tolerance
limits - Control charts for variables and for fraction defectives - Theory of probability - Sampling -
ABC standard - Reliability and life testing.

UNIT III LIQUID PENETRANT AND MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTS 9

Characteristics of liquid penetrants - different washable systems - Developers - applications -
Methods of production of magnetic fields - Principles of operation of magnetic particle test -
Applications - Advantages and limitations.

UNIT IV RADIOGRAPHY 9
Sources of ray-x-ray production - properties of d and x rays - film characteristics - exposure charts
- contrasts - operational characteristics of x ray equipment - applications.

UNIT V ULTRASONIC AND ACOUSTIC EMISSION TECHNIQUES 9

Production of ultrasonic waves - different types of waves - general characteristics of waves - pulse
echo method - A, B, C scans - Principles of acoustic emission techniques - Advantages and
limitations - Instrumentation - applications.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Acquire the knowledge in CMM and Image Processing
 Understand the concept of Laser Metrology and Computer Integrated Quality Assurance
 Acquire knowledge of magnetic particle testing
 Acquire knowledge of ultrasonic and Acoustic emission techniques

REFERENCES:
1. American Society for Metals, " Metals Hand Book ", Vol.II, 1976.
2. Barry Hull and Vernon John, " Non Destructive Testing ", MacMillan, 1988.
3. JAIN, R.K. " Engineering Metrology ", Khanna Publishers, 1997.
4. Progress in Acoustic Emission, " Proceedings of 10th International Acoustic Emission
Symposium ", Japanese Society for NDI, 1990.

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WEB REFERENCES:
1. www.metrologytooling.com
2. www.sisndt.com
3. www.iuk'tu-harburg.de

CC5006 QUALITY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE :
 To provide student with the basic understanding of the approaches and techniques to
assess and improve process and or product quality and reliability

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Need for TQM, evolution of quality, Definition of quality, TQM philosophy – Contributions of
Deming Juran, Crosby And Ishikawa, TQM Models.

UNIT II PLANNING 9
Vision, Mission, Quality policy and objective Planning and Organization for quality, Quality policy
Deployment, Quality function deployment, introduction to BPR and analysis of Quality Costs.

UNIT III TQM PRINCIPLES 9

Customer focus, Leadership and Top management commitment, Employee involvement –
Empowerment and Team work, Supplier Quality Management, Continuous process improvement,
Training, performance Measurement and customer satisfaction.

UNIT IV TQM TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 9

PDSA, The Seven Tools of Quality, New Seven management tools, Concept of six sigma, FMEA,
Bench Marking, JIT, POKA YOKE, 5S, KAIZEN, Quality circles.

UNIT V QUALITY SYSTEMS 9

Need for ISO 9000 Systems, clauses Documentation, Implementation, Introduction to ISO14000
and OSHAS18000, Implementation of TQM, Case Studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Have good knowledge of quality management principles
 Be well versed with Total Quality Management
 Have good knowledge of quality implementation techniques

REFERENCES
1. Brain Rethery, ISO 9000, Productivity and Quality Publishing Pvt.Ltd., 1993.
2. D.Mills, Quality Auditing, Chapman and Hall, 1993.
3. Juran J.M and Frank M.Gryna Jr., “Quality Planning and Analysis”, TMH, India, 1982.
4. Narayana V. and Sreenivasan, N.S., “Quality Management – Concepts and Tasks”, New Age
International 1996.
5. Oakland.J.S. “Total Quality Management”, Butterworth–Hcinemann Ltd., Oxford, 1989.
6. Zeiri. “Total Quality Management for Engineers”, Wood Head Publishers, 1991.

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