Code: R7410309

R07
UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES (Mechanical Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R07) Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1

Max. Marks: 80

Describe the design procedure for the Horn (velocity transformer) used in ultrasonic machining process. Explain the reasons that lead to the development of unconventional machining process. (a) Explain the principle of AIM. Mention some of the specific application. (b) Discuss in detail the ECM process with neat sketch and also mention the advantages and application. Explain in detail the ECM process with neat sketch and also mention the advantages and applications. (a) Explain the working principle, elements and characteristics of wire EDM. (b) Explain how the stratified wire works. Also discuss about the recent developments in wire EDM. (a) Explain the principle of LBM with neat sketch. (b) List out the advantages and limitations of LBM process. (a) Describe the working principle and elements of chemical machining. What are the factors on which the selection of a resist for use in chemical machining? (b) What are the specific advantages of using chemical machining over electro-chemical machining? Give some of the practical applications of chemical machining process. How the developments in the area of materials are partly responsible for evaluation of advanced machining techniques?

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