Subject

(C/NC) Type
Subject Code Subject Sessions Hours / Week Credit
(TH/ PB/
DE/CE)
Lecture 3
Practical / Workshop -
Elements of
FP (T)107 T Tutorial / Seminars / Field Study - 3 C TH
Technology
Self Study -
Total 3

CURRICULUM TEAM

Prof. Russel Timothy

Mr. Muhilvannan
Mr. Shakeel Iqbal
Mr. YuvrajGarg

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide the elementary knowledge of the mechanical, electronic and other field of engineering.

To emphasize on the basic principles, working and applications of the different devices, mechanisms and
machines.
 Develop an overall understanding about the fundamentals so that students can easily understand the functioning of
machines used in Apparel Manufacturing, wherever possible.

SESSION PLAN

Session Total Hours Contents Keywords

of 1.5 hrs required for topic

Transmission of Motion & Drives based on Belt & Pulley, Gear & Pinion, sprocket and chain ,
Power or Mechanical Cam & Follower, Crank, worm & worm wheel with simple numerical
Transmission on velocity ratio etc… with special emphasis on machines like,
1-3
4.5 Lathe, Shaping, Drilling, etc.

Assignment - A report on all types of transmission discussed with

special reference to machines used in apparel manufacturing
industry, Submission – end of 6th session

Understanding and use of Tachometer, Lux meter, Yarn tension meter, Package hardness
measuring instruments. tester.

4-5 Equipment Manuals to be used as reference material.

3

Assignment - Discuss how these measuring instruments could be

used in apparel industry
 Understanding of levers, bearings, power screws, guide, Special reference to Single
machine components and Needle Lockstitch Machine, Machine Maintenance and Lubrication
3 their basic functions

Assignment -1
6-7 3 A Group presentation (2 students in a group) on any selected simple
machine like single needle lock stitching machine, lathe machine,
Printing machine etc. on machine components and their
function.Duration: One week

Marks: 20

Transformer & Capacitors TRANSFORMERS

– Types, Features & their
application in Apparel 1) working principle2) construction
Industry 3) elementary theory of an ideal transformer

4.5 4) voltage transformation ratio

8-9
5) types

6) applications

CAPACITORS

1) working

2) construction
 3) types (dielectric materials)

4) applications

Assignment: Discuss how transformers and capacitors could be used

in the power-saving / generation in apparel / textile industries.

Assignment 2: (Marks 20)

9-10
3 Assignment: Discuss how transformers and capacitors could be used in the power-saving /
generation in apparel / textile industries. Assignment: What are different types of wiring required
for different machines used in the garment industry incorporating the safety measures

Electrical Wires, Electrical Wires

Safety measures
and basic 1. electrical and electronic connections and wires coding
instrument 2. armour, unarmour, cables
11-12 3. a) strands, cores (two, three, four etc). b) cross section of armour cable
(diagram)
3
4. lugs and glands

5. fuse, earthling, short circuits in electrical wiring.

SAFETY MEASURES
 while operating, installing, repairing electrical and electronic equipment

Assignment : What are different types of wiring required for different

machines used in the garment industry incorporating the safety measures.

Sensors, Types & 1. proximity sensor (proximity switch)

their application
2. optical sensors
13-14 3 3. RFID

4. Barcode technology

Assignment: Discuss how these sensors could be used in garment

manufacturing for increasing efficiency.

Identification of 1. integrated circuit (IC)

basic electrical &
3 electronic 2. printed circuit boards (PCB)
components & 3. miniature circuit breaks (MCB)
15-16
their functioning 4. light emitting diodes (LED)

5. liquid crystal displays (LCD)

6. transistors

7. Resistances etc.
 Assignment: Find out how these components could be used in garment
production facility.

3 Energy Single phase and 3 phase power calculation, conversion of K.W., HP, Volt-
consumption & ampere, KWH (kilo watt hour unit) etc. (simple numerical on power
17-18 power calculations calculations)

Assignment : Calculate the power requirement for a garment manufacturing

plant

3 Hydraulic & Introduction and applications

Pneumatic Energy
( Hydraulic system Assignment : Find the uses of these systems and their advantages
and
19-20 Compressor)

1.5

Assignment -3 A Group presentation (2 students in a group) on any assignment given

above, Duration: One week

Marks: 20
 Prime movers Primary source of power to run machinery. generators, UPSs, Boilers,
turbines
3
21-22
Assignment : Calculate the generator power requirement for a garment
manufacturing plant and discuss alternate source of energy. Also discuss
the types of boilers needed for the different departments in garment
manufacturing.

23-25
4.5 End Term Exam 40 marks

COURSE EVALUATION

Teaching Methodology & Tools used (Common presentations prepared as a guideline)

Assignments (Details of Assignment given for better understanding and the depth)

Evaluation Methods
Assignments End-term Exam (CEB)

3 assignments, Exam 40 marks

each 20 marks Session 1 to 15

(60 marks)

Evaluation Criteria for Assignments

Learning outcome

1. Enable to understand the different parts and mechanism of production machinery and equipment’s.

2. Enable to read the garment machinery catalogs and technical literature.

3. Help to understand the Sewn Product machinery and equipment’s I & II and Spreading and Cutting course in a better
way.

4.Improve the fundamental understanding of machine maintenance & repair.

Core Competence: Knowledge in the domain of mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering.

Professional Competence: Application of the core engineering knowledge in apparel manufacturing units and for
research & development.
SUGGESTED READING & REFERENCE MATERIAL

S.No. Title Author Publisher

1 Theory of machines R. S. Khurmi&J.K.Gupta S.Chand& Company Ltd

2 Machine Design R.C. Patel

3 Workshop Technology S.K.HajraChoudhary, Media Promoters & Publishers Pvt. Ltd

A.K.HajraChoudhary, &Nirjhar
Roy

4 Text Book of Electrical B.L.Theraja S.Chand& Company Ltd

Technology

5 Electrical Technology H.Cotton

6 Fundamental of B.L.Theraja S.Chand& Company Ltd

Electrical &
Electronics

Suggestive Faculty Competency

Faculties having sound knowledge on Production Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Electronics Engineering, Textile Engineering with wide exposure on garment manufacturing units.

Materials Required for the course

Faculty, Reference books, internet surfing for relevant references and teaching laboratory demonstrations.