VTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 3)
Manufacturing Process 1
December 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Briefly explain the steps involved in metal casting process, with a neat flow diagram.
10 M
1 (b) List the types of patterns and explain any 3 of them, with neat sketches.
10 M

2 (a) What are the desirable properties of moulding sand?
5 M
2 (b) Explain briefly the different casting defects during casting process
5 M
2 (c) With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of Jolt & Squeeze moulding machine.
10 M

3 (a) With a neat sketch, explain the steps involved in shell moulding.
10 M
3 (b) What ale the steps involved in investment casting? Explain in brief; with neat sketches.
10 M

4 (a) Explain the construction and working principle of 'CUPOLA' furnace, with neat sketch.
12 M
4 (b) Explain with a neat sketch, working of coreless induction furnace
8 M

5 (a) Sketch and explain TIG welding process and its application
7 M
5 (b) Explain with a neat sketch, the Submerged Are Welding (SAW) process.
7 M
5 (c) With a neat sketch, explain the Oxy-acetylene gas welding process.
6 M

6 (a) Sketch and explain the Thermite welding process and mention the advantages, disadvantages and applications.
10 M
6 (b) With a neat sketch, explain the Laser Beam welding process and mention its advantages, disadvantages and applications.
10 M

7 Write a short notes on:
a. Residual stresses in welding.
b. Electrode using in welding.
c. Welding defects.
d. HAZ in welding.
20 M

8 (a) Differentiate Soldering and Brazing.
5 M
8 (b) What are the different Non - Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and explain with neat sketches of Magnetic Particle Inspection and Radiographic Inspection method.
15 M



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