VTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 3)
Manufacturing Process 1
June 2015
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) List and explain different steps involved in making sound casting.
10 M
1 (b) Define pattern explain with neat sketch 'sweep' pattern.
10 M

2 (a) List the different properties of moulding sand, and explain any four.
10 M
2 (b) With a neat sketch explain sand slinger.
10 M

3 (a) Explain with neat sketch 'shell moulding' process.
12 M
3 (b) Explain with neat sketch true centrifugal casting.
8 M

4 (a) How melting furnaces are classified? Explain cupola furnace with neat sketch.
14 M
4 (b) Differentiate oil fired crucible furnace over a coke fired furnace.
6 M

5 (a) Define welding. List the advantages, disadvantages and applications.
10 M
5 (b) Explain with a neat sketch 'TIG' welding and list its applications.
10 M

6 (a) Explain with a neat sketch Laser beam welding process.
10 M
6 (b) What is the principle of Resistance welding? With a neat sketch Explain 'Thermite' welding.
10 M

Write a short notes on the following:
7 (a) Heat affected zone (HAZ).
5 M
7 (b) Welding defects.
5 M
7 (c) Residual stresses.
5 M
7 (d) Electrodes.
5 M

Explain the following NDT with sketches.
8 (a) (i) Radiography inspection.
7 M
8 (a) (ii) Magnetic particle inspection.
7 M
8 (b) Differentiate between Soldering and Brazing.
6 M



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