Production Tool Design
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The official GTU curriculum for Production Tool Design (subject code DI04055061) as prescribed for FT · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 5 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04055061)Unit 1 Introduction to production tool design, Locating & Clamping
- Devices 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Types of production tools 1.3 Selection of production tools 1.4 The Basic Principles of Location 1.5 Locating Methods and Devices 1.6 The Basic Principles of Clamping
Unit 2 Design of Drill Jigs and different Fixtures
- 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Definition of a Drill Jig 2.3 Types of Drill Jigs 2.4 Chip formation in drilling 2.5 General Considerations in the Design of Drill Jigs 2.6 Drill Bushings 2.7 Methods of construction 2.8 Drill jig and modern manufacturing 2.9 Milling Fixtures 2.10 Boring Fixtures 2.11 Lathe Fixtures 2.12 Grinding Fixtures 2.13 Welding Fixtures 2.14 Fixtures used in fabrication industries
Unit 3 Design of Sheet-Metal Blanking and Piercing Dies
- 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Types of Dies 3.3 Die Construction 3.4 Punch Design 3.5 Pilots 3.6 Strippers and stock guide 3.7 Die Stocks 3.8 Presswork Materials 3.9 Strip Layout Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Fabrication Technology Subject Code: DI04055061 Subject Name: Production Tool Design 3.10 Component design for blanking 3.11 Strip development 3.12 Center line of pressure 3.13 Shearing action in punch and die operations 3.14 Die Clearance 3.15 Shearing operation 3.16 Angular clearance 3.17 Stripper Design 3.18 Punching force 3.19 Punch and die mountings 3.20 Types of press tool dies 3.21 Blanking and Piercing Die Construction
Unit 4 Design of Sheet-Metal Bending, Forming and Drawing Dies
- 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Bending Dies 4.3 Forming Dies 4.4 Draw die design 4.5 Corner radius on punch 4.6 Draw radius on die 4.7 Clearance in drawing 4.8 Determining Blank Size 4.9 Drawing force 4.9.1 Blank holding force 4.9.2 Ironing force 4.9.3 Percentage reduction 4.9.4 Air vent 4.9.5 Drawing speed 4.10 Variables that affects Metal Flow during Drawing 4.11 Single and Double-action Draw Dies
Unit 5 Tool Design for Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
- 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The Need for Numerical Control 5.3 A Basic Explanation of Numerical Control 5.4 Numerical Control Systems in Use Today Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Fabrication Technology Subject Code: DI04055061 Subject Name: Production Tool Design 5.5 Fixture Design for Numerically Controlled Machine Tools 5.6 Cutting Tools for Numerical Control 5.7 Tool holding Methods for Numerical Control 5.8 Automatic Tool Changers and Tool Positioner 5.9 Tool Pre-setting