SET C

PART A (7 x 2 = 14 MARKS)

SET A
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
PART A (7 x 2 = 14 MARKS)

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Define casting.
List out the pattern materials?
Write the requirements of a good pattern?
What is core?
Define distortion allowances
What are core making materials or core sand ingredients?
Give examples for core blinders

(ii) Explain the various types of core boxes in detail

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SET B
PART A (7 x 2 = 14 MARKS)

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PART B (1 x 16 = 16 MARKS)
8. (i) What are the types of pattern allowances? Explain each in

PART B (1 x 16 = 16 MARKS)
8. (i). Describe the various types of patterns in detail.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of casting

process?
2. What is split pattern?
3. What is the function of core prints?
4. Name the various types of cores?
5. What are uses of runner and riser?
6. Explain the term fettling
7. Name the types of crucible furnace

What are the metals used for casting.

State the application of sweep and skeleton pattern?
What are the reasons for providing pattern allowances?
What is core venting?
What do you mean by shrinkage allowance?
What are the melting furnaces used in foundry?
What are the types of moulding machines?
PART B (1 x 16 = 16 MARKS)

8. What is meant by crucible furnace? What are their

types? Explain any two in detail with a neat sketch.
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detail with a neat sketch

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(ii) Explain skeleton pattern briefly with a neat sketch and
compare it with sweep pattern
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SET D
PART A (7 x 2 = 14 MARKS)

1. Define pattern.
2. What is meant by tempering of the sand?
3. What are the factors that you will consider before selecting
materials for pattern?
4. Name the various types of core boxes?
5. What is a gate? What is a gating system?
6. Name the steps involved in making a casting?
7. Define draft allowances.
PART B (1 x 16 = 16 MARKS)

8. (i)Describe the operation of a Cupola furnace for melting

cast iron.
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(ii) How is green sand mould prepared?
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