Manufacturing Technology Volume 2 - P.n Rao -

1. Casting Processes

2. Patterns & Core Making

3. Gating & Risering System

4. Melting & Pouring

5. Casting Defects & Testing

1. Fusion Welding

2. Resistance Welding

3. Solid-State Welding

4. Special Welding Processes

5. Brazing, Soldering & Adhesive Bonding manufacturing technology volume 2 - P.N Rao

6. Welding Defects & Testing

This is the theoretical foundation of the entire book. Rao meticulously explains the physics of chip formation, including:

The book is aligned with the AMIE India syllabus, which means it focuses equally on design aspects and production management basics. 6. Welding Defects & Testing

Given that gears are the heart of mechanical transmission, Rao dedicates significant pages to:

The text utilizes Merchant’s Circle Diagram to resolve cutting forces. Understanding these forces is critical for designing fixtures and selecting motors. The primary force ($F_c$) acts in the direction of cutting velocity, while the thrust force ($F_t$) acts perpendicular to it. The specific energy (energy required to remove a unit volume of material) is a key metric discussed for various materials.