Mody Institute of Technology and Science, Lakshmangarh

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

End Term Examination, Autumn Semester 2013-14
B.Tech. (ECE & EEE Branch I Year)

Course Name: Basic Manufacturing Processes Max. Marks: 100

Course Code: ME 107 Time: 3 Hrs
Total No. of Printed Pages: 3

Note: 1. Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt five more questions out of the remaining
seven (Questions 2 through 8) questions.
2. All questions other than question number 1 carry equal marks.

Q. 1 Choose the correct answer [2*10]

i) The ability of a material to be flattened into thin sheets without cracking is
a) hardness b) malleability c) ductility d) plasticity.

ii) In sand casting a gate

a) acts as a reservoir for the molten metal
b) delivers molten metal into the mould cavity
c) delivers molten metal from the pouring basin to runner
d) all of the above

iii) Which of the following is disadvantage of die casting over sand casting?
a) better surface finish b) higher production rates
c) higher melting temperature metals d) mold can be reused

iv) The lathe operates on the principle of

a) the cutter revolving against the work
b) the cutting tool, being controllable, can be moved vertically across the work
c) the work rotating against the cutting tool, which is controllable
d) none of above

v) Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using codes given below the lists:
List I List II
A. Reaming 1.Smoothing and squaring surface around the hole for proper
seating
B. Counter boring 2. Sizing and finishing the hole
C. Counter sinking 3. Enlarging the end of the hole
D. Spot facing 4. Making the conical enlargement at the end of the hole
Codes:
A B C D A B C D
a) 3 2 4 1 b) 2 3 1 4
c) 3 2 1 4 d) 2 3 4 1

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 vi) The ratio of the oxygen is to Acetylene in the neutral flame is
a) 2:1 b) 1:2 c) 1:1 d) 3:1

vii) The flux coating of an electric arc electrode has a melting point
a) higher than the metallic core b) lower than the metallic core
c) the same as the metallic core d) the same as the metal being welded

viii) In cold working of metals, the working temperature is

a) room temperature b) below the recrystallisation temperature
c) above the recrystallisation temperature d) less than the room temperature

ix) Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using codes given below the lists:
List I (metal forming process) List II (a similar process)
A. Blanking 1. Wire drawing
B. Coining 2. Piercing
C. Extrusion 3. Embossing
D. Cup drawing 4. Bending
Codes:
A B C D A B C D
a) 2 3 4 1 b) 2 3 1 4
c) 3 2 1 4 d) 1 3 4 2

x) Major ingredients of traditional ceramics

a) silica b) clay c) feldspar d) all of these

Q.2 i) Describe, stepwise, the procedure of making a mould with a two piece split pattern. [10]

ii) Enumerate different properties of moulding sand. [6]

Q.3 i) With neat sketch explain the following operations performed on lathe [12]
a) step turning b) grooving c) knurling d) facing

ii) Identify the parts on the horizontal milling machine shown in figure below. [4]

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Q. 4 i) Describe the principle of oxyacetylene gas welding and explain different types of flame
obtained in gas welding. [8]

ii) What is the purpose of coating over the commercial arc welding electrodes? [6]

iii) What are the similarities and differences between consumable and nonconsumable
electrodes? [2]

Q. 5 i) Explain with the help of neat sketches any four types of sheet metal shearing operations. [8]

ii) What is forging? Describe with neat sketch open die forging and closed die forging. [8]

Q. 6 i) Explain in brief processing steps involved in making ceramic parts. [10]

ii) What is an integrated circuit? What are the three major stages in the production of
silicon-based integrated circuits? [6]

Q. 7 i) Explain ductility and brittleness in brief. [4]

ii) Explain with neat sketch wire drawing and spinning operation. [8]

iii) Component shown in the figure below is to be manufactured from workpiece of size 45
mm diameter and 150 mm length. List the various operations involved to make the
component. [4]

Q. 8 Write short note on the following. [4*4]

a) Important of manufacturing in engineering.
b) Differences on shaper and planer.
c) Types of welded joint.
d) Etching in IC fabrication.

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