Module-1 (10 classes)
Introduction: Need of nonconventional manufacturing (NCM) processes, Classification and applications of nonconventional machining processes. Mechanical energy based NCM: Abrasive jet machining (AJM), water jet machining (WJM), Abrasive water jet machining (AWJM), ultrasonic machining (USM).
Module-2 (9 classes)
Electro thermal energy based NCM: electro-discharge machining (EDM), Wire- electro discharge machining (WEDM) Chemical energy based: electrochemical machining (ECM), chemical machining.
Module-3 (6 classes)
High energy density methods: Laser beam machining (LBM), Electron beam machining (EBM), Plasma arc machining (PAM).
Module-4 (5 classes)
Hybrid machining: Electro chemical discharge machining (ECDM), Ultrasonic assisted EDM, Electro chemical discharge grinding, Powder suspended EDM.
Module-5 (8 classes)
Microfabrication: Lithography, Thin film deposition like oxidation, PVD, CVD etc., Various Etching methods. Micro- and nano- machining

Understanding the energy sources for non-conventional manufacturing methods

Learning about different types of non-conventional methods of manufacturing and advance machines, and their control factors

Designing of various parts/components of different types of non-conventional manufacturing methods

Learning about different types of micro-fabrication methods.

CO1: Knowledge of various non-conventional manufacturing processes and their applications in various engineering sectors.
CO2: Understanding the process mechanism of various nonconventional manufacturing processes.
CO3: Understanding the various components, and their design criterion for different nonconventional manufacturing methods.
CO4: Able to evaluate the productivity and quality improvement by solving analytical problems.
CO5: Can solve practical/industrial problems with the knowledge of advance manufacturing processes.

P.C.Pandey and H.S.Shen, Modern Machining process (2017), Mcgraw Hill

A. Ghosh, A. K. Mallik, Manufacturing science (2010), EWP

V.K. Jain, Advanced Machining Process (2009), Allied Publishers Ltd

P K Mishra, Nonconventional Machining (1997), Narosa Publishing House