SSM INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND

TECHNOLOGY
Sindalagundu Post, Dindigul 624 002, Tamilnadu

SSM INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND

TECHNOLOGY

Ph: 0451-2448800

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Sindalagundu Post, Dindigul 624 002, Tamilnadu

Ph: 0451-2448800

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Cycle Test - II

Cycle Test - II

ME 6403 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND METALLURGY

ME 6403 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND METALLURGY

Class: IV Semester/Mech
Duration : 90 minutes
Date : 24.03.2016
Max Marks : 50
Part-A Answer ALL questions. ( 10 x 2 =20 marks)
1. Define spheroidizing.
2. Enumerate any two differenec between annealing and
normalising.
3. Give necessity of tempering.
4. Explain the term induction hardening.
5. Define critical cooling rate.
6. Define hardenability and case depth.
7. Classify the stainless steels.
8. What is the effect of alloying Nickel in steels?
9. What is the effect of Chromium alloying element on the
properties of steel?
10. Define HSLA steels.

Class: IV Semester/Mech
Duration : 90 minutes
Date : 24.03.2016
Max Marks : 50
Part-A Answer ALL questions. ( 10 x 2 =20 marks)
1. Define spheroidizing.
2. Enumerate any two differenec between annealing and
normalising.
3. Give necessity of tempering.
4. Explain the term induction hardening.
5. Define critical cooling rate.
6. Define hardenability and case depth.
7. Classify the stainless steels.
8. What is the effect of alloying Nickel in steels?
9. What is the effect of Chromium alloying element on the
properties of steel?
10. Define HSLA steels.

PART-B ( 2 X 15 = 30) Marks

11. a) What is case hardening? Explain the following processes.
(1) Carburizing (2) Nitriding.
(3+6+6)
(OR)
b) Define hardenability and explain the Jominy End Quench
test. How to use this Jominy End Quench test data. (2+10+3)

PART-B ( 2 X 15 = 30) Marks

11. a) What is case hardening? Explain the following processes.
(1) Carburizing (2) Nitriding.
(3+6+6)
(OR)
b) Define hardenability and explain the Jominy End Quench
test. How to use this Jominy End Quench test data. (2+10+3)

12. a) Explain in detail the flame hardening and induction

hardening.
(8+7)
(OR)
b) Write down the compositions, properties and applications of
the following metal (1) stainless steel (2) Tool steel
(8+7)

12. a) Explain in detail the flame hardening and induction

hardening.
(8+7)
(OR)
b) Write down the compositions, properties and applications of
the following metal (1) stainless steel (2) Tool steel
(8+7)

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