Code No: R05222001 Set No.

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II B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
Machine Tools
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Discuss the various types of chips produced during metal cutting.
(b) What are the important angles that are to be maintained in an orthogonal
cutting tool? For each of the angle explain its influence on the machining
performance. [6+10]

2. (a) Explain the functions of:

i. Head stock
ii. Feed rod of a lathe
iii. Tail stock.
(b) Enumerate the differences between ‘Saddle type turret lathe’ and ‘Ram type
turret lathe’.
(c) What are the different types of taper turning methods? Explain any one
method with neat sketch. [6+4+6]

3. (a) Describe the methods of holding the work pieces in shapers.

(b) Describe the difference in operation between a planer and a shaper.
(c) What is a ‘direct reversible motor drive’ and what for is it used in a planer?
What are the advantages of using it? [8+3+5]

4. What is a jig boring machine? Describe its construction and working detail. [16]

5. (a) Sketch and explain the functions of the following milling cutters:
i. T-slot cutter
ii. Slitting saw cutter
iii. End mill cutter
iv. Side mill cutter
(b) Explain the differential indexing method. [12+4]

6. (a) What is the marking system followed in case of grinding wheels? Explain
the individual elements of the marking system from the standpoint of the
functioning of the wheel.
(b) What are the advantages and limitations of using centreless grinding? [10+6]

7. (a) Sketch and discuss a typical internal broach.

(b) Define lapping and how much stock is left for lapping. [12+4]

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Code No: R05222001 Set No. 1
8. Briefly describe the following:

(a) Broaching fixture

(b) Welding fixture
(c) Assembly fixture
(d) Fool proofing of jigs and fixtures. [4×4=16]

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Code No: R05222001 Set No. 2
II B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
Machine Tools
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the effect of cutting fluids on chip contraction.

(b) Explain the factors used for judging the machinability. [8+8]
2. (a) Discuss the main parts of a turret lathe.
(b) “Lathe is called a versatile machine tool”- Justify the statement. [8+8]
3. (a) Draw a block diagram of a standard double housing planer, showing its main
parts and briefly describe these parts.
(b) How the jobs are held on the table of a horizontal shaper? [10+6]
4. (a) With help of neat block diagram describe the main parts and working of the
Floor type horizontal boring machine.
(b) Write a short notes on lip, helix and rake angles in drilling.
(c) Write down the specifications of jig boring machine. [8+6+2]
5. (a) What are the common materials for milling cutters?
(b) Sketch and describe a Drum type milling machine.
(c) Distinguish between universal milling machine and plain milling machine.
[4+8+4]
6. (a) Explain the following:
i. Grinding wheel wear
ii. Grinding temperature
iii. Power required for grinding.
(b) How is grinding different from other machining operations? Explain its appli-
cations in view of its capabilities. [6+10]
7. (a) Sketch and discuss a typical internal broach.
(b) What are the advantages of honing process? [12+4]
8. (a) Which system is the most basic and elementary form of modular fixtures?
Explain briefly.
(b) Discuss the 3-2-1 principle of location.
(c) Explain the various safety factors to be considered while designing the Jigs
and Fixtures. [6+4+6]

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Code No: R05222001 Set No. 3
II B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
Machine Tools
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain Merchant force circle.

(b) Explain continuous and discontinuous chips.
(c) Enumerate the differences between orthogonal cutting and oblique cutting.
[6+5+5]

2. (a) List and explain any five operations that can be done on the engine lathe.
(b) What are the differences between automatic lathe and capstan lathe? [10+6]

3. (a) Describe the ‘Belt Drive’ mechanism used for driving the table of a planer.
(b) Sketch the tool head of a shaper and explain how it functions. [8+8]

4. (a) What are the various parts of boring mill? Explain them briefly.
(b) Define the following angles of a twist drill: [8+8]
i. Rake angle
ii. Lip clearance angle
iii. Point angle
iv. Chisel edge angle.

5. (a) What are the various types of end mills used in milling? Explain their appli-
cations.
(b) Briefly explain some of the problems caused in milling. Give their causes and
probable remedies. [8+8]

6. (a) Sketch and discuss a tool and cutter grinder.

(b) What are the grinding process parameters that are of interest? Explain their
effect on the grinding performance and the wear rates. [10+6]

7. (a) Write briefly about the materials of broaching tools.

(b) Describe the continuous type broaching machine. [8+8]

8. (a) What are the differences between jig and fixture?

(b) What are different milling fixtures? Explain them briefly. [4+12]

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Code No: R05222001 Set No. 4
II B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
Machine Tools
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Discuss the essential properties of a cutting fluid.

(b) What is ‘Tool Signature’ ? Explain the importance of various elements of it.
[8+8]
2. (a) What is meant by Morse taper?
(b) What type of work holding devices are generally used in a lathe? Give the
typical applications and disadvantages.
(c) How do you specify the size of the lathe? [3+10+3]
3. (a) Draw the block diagram of a horizontal shaper and write about its important
parts.
(b) What are the main operations performed on a planer? [10+6]
4. (a) Discuss problems faced in a drilling operation with their causes and possible
remedies.
(b) What are vertical boring machines? Where are they preferred and why? [8+8]
5. (a) With the help of neat diagrams describe the working of the following milling
attachments:
i. Knee
ii. Spindle nose
iii. Arbor.
(b) Explain the difference between straight and helical slab mills bringing out the
advantages to be gained by the use of helical teeth.
(c) What is feed on a milling machine? [9+5+2]
6. (a) Discuss the various methods of making grinding wheels.
(b) Describe the dressing and balancing requirements in grinding. [8+8]
7. (a) What factors contribute to increased production rates for broaching?
(b) Explain the process of lapping with neat sketch. [8+8]
8. (a) How are jigs classified? Give a broad classification of drilling jigs you know.
(b) Explain the essential characteristics in proper design of Jigs and Fixtures.
[10+6]

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