Submission Deadline: 3rd Feb, 2023 for MA; 1st Feb, 2023 for MB
Manufacturing Processes II (ME-3823)
Complex Engineering Problem (CLO2—C3—PLO11) [30 Marks]
You are a mechanical engineer working in a manufacturing industry. Industry received an order to
manufacture a component, called rod support. Drawing of rod support is shown below. The
tolerance requirement for two 0.5-inch radii is ±1/64in. For all other dimensions the tolerance
requirement is ±0.005in. The work material is aluminum. Calculate the overall cycle time to
manufacture this part?
Your report should include the following:
a) Process plan; containing information of machining operations, sequence in which these
operations are carried out, time taken by each operation, specifications of cutting tools used
in each operation, re-fixturing (if needed).
b) G and M codes for each operation, in case CNC machines are used.
c) Detailed calculations of time required to perform each machining operation.
d) CAD drawing, after each machining operation.
Guidelines:
• Assume any suitable dimensions for rectangular starting stock material.
• For reference and relevant data, use “Simplified Time Estimation Booklet for Basic
Machining Operations” by K. C Polgar, ISO standards for tool material selection and
Machining Handbooks for selection of optimum cutting conditions.
Assessment Criteria and its linkage with CEP Traits:
Marks Assessment Criteria Comments Marks
Distribution Obtained
Process Plan:
• Machining operations selected in proper
sequence (WK4, WP3, EP2)
3 • Appropriate machine tool used for each
operation (WK3)
• Tool selection according to ISO
standard/Machining Handbook (WK4, WP5)
Machining Time Calculation:
• Time estimates for setting each
machine/cutting tool/workpiece before and
after machining (WK4, EP2)
20 • Selection of standard cutting conditions
according to Machining Handbook (WP3,
WP5)
• Machining processes selection according to
tolerance requirements (WK4, EP2)
• Detailed machining time calculation for each
operation (WK4, WP3)
2 Total cycle time calculation
5 CAD drawings illustrating each machining step
Total = 30
For Reference:
CLO2 Taxonomy PLO11
Level
Demonstrate application of C3 Project Management: An ability to demonstrate
advanced manufacturing management skills and apply engineering principles to
concepts and techniques in one's own work, as a member and/or leader in a team,
machining mechanical parts to manage projects in multidisciplinary environment.
CEP Traits Assessed:
WP1: Depth of knowledge Engineering problems that cannot be resolved without in-depth
required engineering knowledge
WK3: Engineering Fundamentals
WK4: Engineering Specialization
WP3: Depth of analysis required Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, originality
in analysis to formulate suitable models.
WP5: Extent of applicable codes Are outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of
practice for professional engineering.
EP2: Judgement (Professional Require judgement in decision making.
Competency)