VTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 4)
Manufacturing Process 2
December 2013
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) Explain with a neat sketch the nomenclature of a single point cutting tool, highlighting the significance of different angles.
8 M
1 (b) With necessary sketches, explain the type of Tool wear.
8 M
1 (c) Briefly describe the various types of chips produced during metal cutting operation.
4 M

2 (a) What are the describe properties or characteristics of an ideal cutting tool material?
6 M
2 (b) Briefly explain the desirable properties and purpose of cutting fluids.
6 M
2 (c) With a neat sketch explain different heat affected zones during orthogonal cutting.
8 M

3 (a) Differentiate between turret lathe and capstan lathe.
6 M
3 (b) Explain with the help of neat sketch, the whitworth quick return mechanism of a shaper.
8 M
3 (c) Compare shaper and planner in terms of their operation, type of workplace and applications
6 M

4 (a) Draw a neat diagram of a radial drilling machine. Name and explain the parts and its principle of operation
7 M
4 (b) Explain with sketches the following operation in a drilling machine.
i)Reaming ii) Boring ii) Counter boring iv) Tepanning.
7 M
4 (c) Describe twist drill nomenclature using sketches.
6 M

5 (a) Differentiate between
i) Up milling and down milling ii) Simple indexing and compound indexing.
8 M
5 (b) With a neat sketch explain the working of an universal dividing head.
6 M
5 (c) Show the calculation for setting, dividing head to mill 69 tech (division) on a spur gear blank by compound indexing. Index plate with circles of holes patented by the porous and sharp Manufacturing company are as follows:
plate No 1-15,16,17,18,19,20
Plate No.2-21,23,27,29,30,33
Plate No.3-37,39,41,43,47,49
6 M

6 (a) With respect to grinding process, differentiate between:
(i) Glazing and loading.
(ii) Dressing and truing of wheels.
iii) Cylindrical grinding and centreless grinding.
12 M
6 (b) Explain the different factors to be considered in the selection of a grinding wheel.
8 M

7 (a) Sketch and explain process of surface finishing
6 M
7 (b) What is Honing? Explain with sketch.
6 M
7 (c) List the operation and application of polishing and buffing
8 M

8 (a) Explain briefly with a neat sketch the working principle of a electron beam machining (EBM) and what are its limitations.
10 M
8 (b) Briefly describe the principle of electro-discharge machine (EDM) process with a sketch and what are its advantages and disadvantages.
10 M



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