BME403 Manufacturing Processes Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BME403 Manufacturing Processes (also written as KME403) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT-II (08 Lecture) Metal cutting, Super finishing, Arc welding. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BME403 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BME403 / KME403 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Manufacturing Processes |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BME403 Manufacturing Processes Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
UNIT-I (08 Lecture) Conventional Manufacturing processes: Casting and moulding: Metal casting processes and equipment, Types of Patterns and Pattern Allowance, Heat transfer and solidification, shrinkage, riser design, casting defects and residual stresses. Introduction to bulk and sheet metal forming, plastic deformation and yield criteria; fundamentals of hot and cold working processes; load estimation for bulk forming (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) and sheet forming (shearing, deep drawing, bending), principles of powder metallurgy.
Unit 2: UNIT-II (08 Lecture) Metal cutting
UNIT-II (08 Lecture) Metal cutting: Single and multi-point cutting; Orthogonal cutting, various force components: Chip formation, Tool wear and tool life, Surface finish and integrity, Machinability, cutting tool materials, cutting fluids, Coating; Turning, Drilling, Milling and finishing processes, Introduction to CNC machining, Additive manufacturing, Rapid prototyping and rapid tooling
Unit 3: Super finishing
UNIT-III (08 Lecture) Grinding & Super finishing: Grinding: Grinding wheels, abrasive & bonds, cutting action. Grinding wheel specification. Grinding wheel wear - attritions wear, fracture wear. Dressing and Truing. Max chip thickness and Guest criteria. Surface and cylindrical grinding. Centreless grinding. Super finishing: Honing, lapping and polishing.
Unit 4: Arc welding
UNIT-IV (08 Lecture) Metal Joining (Welding): Joining/fastening processes: Physics of welding, brazing and soldering; design considerations in welding, Solid and liquid state joining processes, Survey of welding and allied processes., Gas welding and cutting, process and equipment. Arc welding: Power sources and consumables. TIG & MIG processes and their parameters. Resistance welding - spot, seam projection etc. Other welding processes such as atomic hydrogen, submerged arc, electroslag, friction welding. Weld decay in HAZ.
Unit 5
UNIT-V (08 Lecture) Unconventional Machining Processes: Abrasive Jet Machining, Water Jet Machining, Abrasive Water Jet Machining, Ultrasonic Machining, principles and process parameters. Electrical Discharge Machining, principle and processes parameters, MRR, surface finish, tool wear, dielectric, power and control circuits, wire EDM; Electrochemical machining (ECM), Laser Beam Machining (LBM), Plasma Arc Machining (PAM) and Electron Beam Machining.
BME403 Course Outcomes
- CO-1 : Students will learn the various conventional manufacturing processes / casting and forming processes. K2
- CO-2 : Students will understand the concepts of metal cutting and CNC machining. K2
- CO-3 : Students will comprehend the knowledge of grinding and super finishing processes. K2
- CO-4 : Students will understand the concepts of metal joining processes. K2
BME403 Reference Books
- Kalpakjian and Schmid, Manufacturing processes for engineering materials (5th Edition)- Pearson India, 2014.
- Mikell P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems.
- Manufacturing Technology by P.N. Rao., MCGRAW HILL INDIA.
- Materials and Manufacturing by Paul Degarmo.
- Manufacturing Processes by Kaushish, PHI.
- Principles of Foundry Technology, Jain, MCGRAW HILL INDIA
- Production Technology by RK Jain.
- Degarmo, Black &Kohser, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions about BME403
What is the syllabus of BME403 Manufacturing Processes?
The AKTU BME403 Manufacturing Processes syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT-II (08 Lecture) Metal cutting; Super finishing; Arc welding. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BME403?
BME403 Manufacturing Processes has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BME403 the same subject as KME403?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BME403 and KME403 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BME403 taught in?
BME403 Manufacturing Processes is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BME403 worth?
BME403 Manufacturing Processes carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BME403 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BME403?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.