Code No: RR310301

Set No. 1
III B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain with neat sketches the steps involved in making green sand molding
using split-pattern.
(b) What precautions you will you take to avoid distortion, cold shut and cavity
formation in castings. Explain.
[10+6]
2. (a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shell moulding process.
(b) Draw the neat sketches of bottom and top gating systems and explain.[6+10]
3. (a) How does straight polarity differ from reverse polarity?Explain them briefly.
(b) What are the conditions required for an ideal metallurgical bond? Explain?
[8+8]
4. Explain the following types of welding techniques:
(a) Friction welding
(b) Thermit welding
(c) Laser Beam welding.
[5+5+6]
5. (a) Explain the term HAZ in welding and its role in the success of a weldment.
(b) How is Brazing different from Welding and soldering?
[10+6]
6. (a) What are the purposes for which metals are subjected to mechanical working?
(b) Define hot working and cold working of metals.
(c) What are the advantages and limitations of hot working?
[6+4+6]
7. (a) What types of machines are required for extrusion process? Discuss them
briefly.
(b) Determine the load required in extrusion of rod. State the assumptions.
[10+6]
8. (a) Describe the working principle of roll forging with the help of neat sketches.
(b) List out the four common defects which occur in forging operation and discuss
the causes and their remedies