[Nov-11]

[EURME-302]

B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION

Mechanical Engineering
III SEMESTER
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-I
(Effective from the admitted batch 200809)

Time: 3 Hours

Max.Marks: 60

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.

Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. a) What is a molding sand? What are its characteristic
properties? Discuss

b) Explain the advantages of casting process over other

production processes

c) With the help of a neat sketch, explain the shell molding

process. Give its advantages and disadvantages

OR
2. a) Explain the differences between, synthetic molding sand and
natural molding sand

b) Discuss the influence of different factors which affect the

properties of CO2 sand. Suggest suitable methods to improve
the collapsibility of CO2 cores

UNIT-II
3. a) Discuss with the help of neat sketches, the principle and
construction of various types of dross and slag traps used
in gating systems
b) What are progressive and directional solidifications? Explain
them in detail with relevant sketches

6
6

OR
4. a) Explain about (i) inverse segregation (ii) cold sheet
(iii) gas holes
b) Explain the design of the following components of gating
system
i) Pouring basin ii) Down sprue iii) Ingates

UNIT-V
6

b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the working of

(i) plasma arc welding process and (ii) submerged arc
welding process

b) Discuss in detail about upset forging process

c) Briefly explain Embossing process

OR

UNIT-III
5. a) Explain how an arc is obtained in arc welding process

9. a) What is redundant work? Explain how you can reduce

redundant work in extrusion process

10. a) Discuss the effect of tool material and temperature

on extrusion process

b) Explain the following

(i) Spring back (ii) Blanking (iii) Tube drawing

OR
6. a) What do you understand by the term heat balance ?
Explain its relevance in welding process

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b) Discuss the heat flow and its consequences in case of

an arc welded joint

c) Write a detailed note on the classification of welding

processes

UNIT-IV
7. a) Briefly explain about projection welding process

b) What materials are used for making resistance welding

electrodes? Explain their applications

c) Explain any three welding defects

OR
8. a) Define and explain the terms (i) cold working and (ii) hot
working. Discuss the effects of cold working and hot
working on the properties of materials. Explain their
advantages and disadvantages
b) Explain how the shape of joint can be effectively controlled
in thermit welding process. Discuss the advantages and
applications of thermit welding process