16 MARK QUESTIONS

PART - B

UNIT I
1. How the unconventional machining processes are classified?
2. Explain about the need and classification of UCM.
3. Briefly explain the different classification and types of UCM process
used nowadays.

UNIT II
1. With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
Ultrasonic drilling machine.
2. Explain the functions of transducer and horns used in USM. List the tool
materials used.
3. Briefly explain the effect of operating parameters on material removal rate. List
the applications of USM.
4. Discuss the Abrasive slurry used in USM.
5. Explain the Tool feed mechanism used in USM.
6. How do the operating parameters affect the machining process in AJM
process?
7. With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
AJM process and write the advantages and disadvantages of AJM.
8. Explain the Nozzle design and its effect in AJM.
9. With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
AJM process and write the advantages and disadvantages of AJM.
10. With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
AJM process
11. With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
WJM process and write the advantages and disadvantages of WJM.
12. How do the operating parameters affect the machining process in WJM process?

UNIT III
1.

What are the metal removal concepts support the EDM process?
2. Discuss the electrode tool materials used in EDM process.
3. Discuss the power generators used in EDM process.
4.
Explain the flushing techniques used in EDM process. Discuss the electrode tool
materials used in EDM process.
5.
How do the operating parameters affect the machining process in EDM process?
6.
With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
EDM process
7.
Explain the principle of working of wire cut EDM process with sketch
8.
What are the tools used in EDM process and explain function of dielectric fluids
used in EDM process
9.
Explain about metal removal rate and surface finish in EDM process.
10. Explain the following:
a. R-C circuit
b. R-C-L circuit
c. Rotary pulse generator circuit
d. Controlled pulse generated circuit

UNIT IV
1. Explain the ECM process. Explain how a replica of the tool is obtained.
2. What is the basic principle of Electro chemical machining process?
3. Explain the Dynamics of ECM process.
4.
Discuss the Tool Design in ECM process.
5.
How do the operating parameters affect the machining process in ECM process?
6.
With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
ECM process and write the advantages and disadvantages of ECM.
7.
With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
ECG process and write the advantages and disadvantages of ECG.
8.
With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of an
Electro Chemical Honing process and write the advantages and disadvantages of
EGH
9.
Explain the principle of ECG and ECH.
10. Explain the working principle of electrochemical discharge grinding and discuss
the process capabilities.
11. List the requirement of tool material for ECM. Write the commonly used tool
materials.

UNIT V
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Explain the types of Laser used in Laser beam machining.

How do the operating parameters affect the machining process in EBM process?
Explain the types of plasma arc torches ( Plasmatron) used in PAM.
How do the operating parameters affect the machining process in PAM process?
With the neat sketches discuss the working principle of main components of a
PAM process and write the advantages and disadvantages of PAM.
6. Describe Electron beam machining equipment.
7. Discuss the process parameters in EBM.
8. What are the applications of EBM process?