VTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 3)
Manufacturing Process 1
June 2013
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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) Explain the basic steps involed in a casting process.
6 M
1 (b) What are pattern allowaness ?Explain any two
5 M
1 (c) What are additives ?list the various addivtives used in moulding sand.
4 M
1 (d) Explain with neat sketch sweep pattern.
5 M

2 (a) Describe the desirable properties of a moulding sand.
6 M
2 (b) What are the casting defects? Explain any two.
6 M
2 (c) With neat sketch explain Jolt-squeeze moulding machine.
8 M

3 (a) Explain briefly the following with sketches :
i) CO2.ii) Shell moulding .
10 M
3 (b) Explain the following with neat sketch
i) Centrifuging ii) Squeeze-casting
10 M

4 (a) Explain the construction and working of principle of direct electric arc furnace. List the advantages.
10 M
4 (b) Explain with neat sketch working principle of resistance furnace. List the advantages, disadvantages and application.
10 M

5 (a) Define welding . Give classification of welding process.
6 M
5 (b) Explain Inert Gas Metal Arc welding (MIG) and atomic hydrogen welding process.
8 M
5 (c) Expalin briefly forward and backword welding methods in gas welding.
6 M

6 (a) Expalin the principle of seam welding with neat sketch.
6 M
6 (b) With neat sketch explain projection welding process. List the advantages of projection welding.
8 M
6 (c) With neat sketch explain explosive welding process. List the application.
6 M

7 (a) Discuss the factors affecting weldability of metals.
6 M
7 (b) Explain the parameters affecting Heat Affecting zone (HAZ) briefly.
6 M
7 (c) Explain briefly weldings defects and its causes.
8 M

8 (a) Compare soldering and brazing processes. Mention their advantages and disadvantages.
10 M
8 (b) What is NDT? Explain radiography and Eddy current method of inspection of metals.
10 M



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