Reg.No.

VISHWAKARMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PUNE 411037.

(An Autonomous Institute under University of Pune)

Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trusts

Examination : Test 2
Year: B.E.
Branch : Production
Name of Subject :Powder Metallurgy Code: IPO 594 Maximum Marks :30
Day & Date : Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008
Time :
02.30 to 5.30 pm
Instructions to Candidates:1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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Q. 1.

Attempt any three of the following.

Marks

a)

With suitable diagrams, explain various stages of

sintering.

b)

What are the effects of Sintering time & sintering

temperature on densification of compact? In finer /
coarser powder sintering is easier? Why?

c)

What are the effects of oxide film present on powder

particles? Explain with suitable example.

d)

State the condition under which Liquid phase sintering

occurs. Give suitable example where Liquid phase
sintering is used.

Attempt any three of the following

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Q.2
a)

What are the functions of Sintering atmosphere?

b)

By which mechanism sintering takes place in metallic

systems? How sintering in multi component system is
different than single component system?

c)

Explain in brief hump back furnace.

d)

Hydrogen is strongest reducing atmosphere yet it is not

very commonly used. Why? State where it is used.