PRODUCTION ENGINEERING – I

LABORATORY MANUAL

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

(ISO 9001:2008 Certified)

MES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KUTTIPPURAM

 Production
Engineering –I
Laboratory Manual

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Prepared by Approved by
Revision Date
Name Designation Signature Name Designation Signature

Prof. & HoD

Rev1.0 Dr.Rahmathunza. I
ME Dept.
 VISION
To develop the Department into a premier destination of international level for advanced
learning in Mechanical Engineering and to mould quality engineers to serve the society
through creative solutions.

MISSION

 To mould engineers who would be able to apply the basic science and
mathematics with confidence in professional activities for the benefit of all.
 To make our graduates experts in practical problem solving with abstract thinking
skills.
 To make our students life-long learners capable of building their careers upon a
solid foundation of knowledge and competent in communicating technical materials
and concepts in individual group situations
 PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

After 3-4 years of graduation, our students will be able to

 Demonstrate their skills in technical profession and/or higher education by using the
acquired knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Engineering fundamentals.
 Analyze the real life problems and propose sustainable design solutions for specific
needs through applications of Engineering principles.
 Recognize the ethical responsibility as engineers and judiciously serve their peers,
employers & society for the benefit of all.
 Practice life-long learning by continuing up gradation of possessed skills.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

At the end of four year programme the students (graduates) will be able to:

 Demonstrate basic knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering.

 Design, manufacture and analyze a Mechanical system using modern engineering
software tools and measurement systems.
 Cognize concepts involved in thermal and fluid energy systems.
 Utilize self education to develop lifelong learning to appraise and adapt global and
societal contexts to propose Engineering solutions.
 PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with
appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,
and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
 write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a
member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Course Outcomes (CO’s)

Exp. Page
Name of Experiments
No. No.

FACING AND PLAIN TURNING 1

1

STEP TURNING 3
2

TAPER TURNING 5
3

THREAD CUTTING (SINGLE START “V” THREAD) 7

4

THREAD CUTTING (DOUBLE START “V” THREAD) 9

5

THREAD CUTTING (TRIPPLE START “V” THREAD) 11

6

THREAD CUTTING (SQUARE THREAD) 13

7

PROFILE TURNING (BALL TURNING) 15

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 Course Outcomes (COs)

ME09 308(P): PRODUCTION ENGINEERING LAB – I (C208)

C208.1 Able to demonstrate the working of center lathe and CNC lathes
Able to model different shapes using basic machining operations on center lathe or CNC
C208.2
lathe.

ME14 408(P): PRODUCTION ENGINEERING LAB – I (C216)

C216.1 Able to demonstrate the working of center lathe and CNC lathes
Able to model different shapes using basic machining operations on center lathe or CNC
C216.2
lathe.
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MODEL NO:1

FACING AND PLAIN TURNING

AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper

LIST OF OPERATIONS

1. Facing
2. Rough turning
3. Finish turning
PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plain turning, finish turning are carried out, up to the required diameter and
length.
9. Dimensions were checked and found correct.
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RESULT:-
Facing and plane turning done on the work piece as per the given drawing keeping the tolerance
+_ 0.02mm.
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MODEL NO:2
STEP TURNING

AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.
TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper

LIST OF OPERATIONS
1. Facing
2. Rough turning
3. Finish turning
4. Step turning
PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plane turning operation and checked the diameter.
9. Marked the step length from the faced end.
10. Performed step turning operation.
11. Dimensions were checked and found correct.
RESULT:-
Step turning done on the work piece as per the drawing, keeping the tolerance +_ 0.02mm.
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MODEL NO:3

TAPER TURNING
AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper

LIST OF OPERATIONS

1. Facing
2. Plane turning
3. Step turning
4. Taper turning

PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plane turning operation and checked the diameter.
9. Marked the step length from the faced end.
10. Performed step turning operation.
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11. Calculated the taper angle from the given dimensions.

12. Adjusted the compound rest to the taper angle. 13. Performed the taper turning operation by
turning the compound rest hand wheel.
14. Dimensions were checked and found correct.

RESULT - Taper turning done on the work piece using compound rest method ,as per the
drawing, keeping the tolerance +_ 0.02mm.
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MODEL NO:4

THREAD CUTTING
(SINGLE START “V” THREAD)
AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper
4. Screw pitch gauge.

LIST OF OPERATIONS

1. Facing
2. Plane turning
3. Step turning
4. Thread cutting.
PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plane turning operation and checked the diameter.
9. Marked the step length from the faced end.
10. Performed step turning operation.
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11. Gear train adjusted as per the pitch of thread.

12. Adjusted the spindle speed to the lowest.
13. Fixed thread cutting tool on the tool post.
14. Engaged the half nut mechanism.
15. Performed thread cutting operation.
16. Checked the dimensions and found correct.
RESULT :-
Realized the technique of thread cutting, and practiced on the work piece as per the drawing,
keeping the tolerance +_ 0.02mm.
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MODEL NO:4

THREAD CUTTING
(DOUBLE START “V” THREAD)
AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper
4. Screw pitch gauge.

LIST OF OPERATIONS

1. Facing
2. Plane turning
3. Step turning
4. Thread cutting.
PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plane turning operation and checked the diameter.
9. Marked the step length from the faced end.
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10. Performed step turning operation.

11. Gear train adjusted as per the pitch of thread.
12. Adjusted the spindle speed to the lowest.
13. Fixed thread cutting tool on the tool post.
14. Set the compound rest dial to zero position.
15. Engaged the half nut mechanism.
16. Performed thread cutting operation.
17. After completing the first thread, moved the compound rest to one pitch length, keeping the
half nut being engaged.
18. Performed thread cutting operation again to get the second thread.
19. Checked the dimensions and found correct.
RESULT :-
Realized the technique of double start “v” thread cutting, and practiced on the work piece as per
the drawing, keeping the tolerance +_ 0.02mm.
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MODEL NO:6

THREAD CUTTING
(TRIPPLE START “V” THREAD)
AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper
4. Screw pitch gauge.

LIST OF OPERATIONS

1. Facing
2. Plane turning
3. Step turning
4. Thread cutting.
PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plane turning operation and checked the diameter.
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9. Marked the step length from the faced end.

10. Performed step turning operation.
11. Gear train adjusted as per the pitch of thread.
12. Adjusted the spindle speed to the lowest.
13. Fixed thread cutting tool on the tool post.
14. Set the compound rest dial to zero position.
15. Engaged the half nut mechanism.
16. Performed thread cutting operation.
17. After completing the first thread, moved the compound rest to one pitch length, keeping the
half nut being engaged.
18. Performed thread cutting operation again to get the second thread.
19. Again moved the compound rest to the pitch length, and repeated thread cutting operation
for the third thread.
20. Checked the dimensions and found correct.
RESULT :-
Realized the technique of triple start thread cutting, and practiced on the work piece as per the
drawing, keeping the tolerance +_ 0.02mm.
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MODEL NO:7

THREAD CUTTING
(SQUARE THREAD)
AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper
4. Screw pitch gauge.

LIST OF OPERATIONS

1. Facing
2. Plane turning
3. Step turning
4. Thread cutting.
PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plane turning operation and checked the diameter.
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9. Marked the step length from the faced end.

10. Performed step turning operation.
11. Gear train adjusted as per the pitch of thread.
12. Adjusted the spindle speed to the lowest.
13. Fixed thread cutting tool on the tool post.
14. Set the compound rest dial to zero position.
15. Engaged the half nut mechanism.
16. Performed thread cutting operation in number of passes till the required depth is obtained.
17. Removed the “v” tool and placed the square nose tool on the tool post.
18. Finished the square threading operation.
19. Checked the dimensions and found correct.
RESULT :-
Realized the technique of square thread cutting, and practiced on the work piece as per the
drawing, keeping the tolerance +_ 0.02mm.
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MODEL NO:8

PROFILE TURNING
(BALL TURNING)
AIM
To construct the model given in the figure using the given MS rod.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
MS rod of size 25 mm dia & 150 mm length.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. “V” nose tool

2. Square nose tool
3. Vernier caliper

LIST OF OPERATIONS

1. Facing
2. Plane turning
3. Step turning
4. Ball turning
PROCEDURE

1. Copied the given drawing in the record.

2. Collected the tools and the work piece.
3. Checked the suitability of the given work piece.
4. Gripped the work piece in the 3 jaw chuck.
5. Centered the cutting tool.
6. Performed facing operation.
7. Mark the total length of the work.
8. Performed the plane turning operation and checked the diameter.
9. Marked the step length from the faced end.
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10. Performed step turning operation.

11. Performed the ball turning operation by combined feed method
12. Cheched the dimensions and found correct.

RESULT:-
Practiced profile turning by combine feed method on the work piece as per the drawing,
keeping the tolerance +_ 0.02mm.