CASTING METALLURGY AND DESIGN

1. Describe the various steps involved in metallurgical casting, advantages and limitation of
casting process.
2. Explain the various steps involved in design for moulding?
3. Explain the various steps involved in design for core support
Distinguish between Progressive solidification and Directional solidification with neat
sketch
Explain in details the different types of pattern with neat sketch and technique of pattern
making?
4. Explain the factors affecting the fluidity with its application
5. Explain strip fluidity with neat sketch
6. With neat sketch explain the various zones involved in casting metallurgy
PRINCIPLE OF GATING AND RISER
1. Explain in details Solidification of pure metals and alloys with its microstructure example
2. Discuss the various function of riser? What is the feeding distance of riser?
3. Sketch and explain open and blind riser
4. Discuss the various function of gating system? Sketch and explain it?
SPECIAL CASTING PROCESSES
1. Describe the principle of centrifugal casting with neat sketch
2. Distinguish between Thixocasting and Rheocasting process with examples
3. With sketch explain the principle of shell molding process
4. Describe the principle of centrifugal casting with neat sketch
5. Explain the principle of Continuous casting, Squeeze casting with neat sketch

FOUNDRY MECHANIZATION

1. Explain in detail the plant layout and automation principle of a foundry shop
2. With sketch explain the principle of Sand reclamation process
3. Explain in detail of casting defects with neat sketch and examples
4. Mention the equipments used for Material handling in foundry and explain it
5. Discuss the ways to control Pollution in foundry with few examples

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND CASTINGS

1. Discuss the advantages and use of rapid prototyping technology in foundry
2. Explain the advantages of implementing rapid casting development technologies
3. Explain in detail Rapid tooling fabrication with benefits
4. Discuss in detail the design procedure of gating system
5. Explain the principle of Feeder design and solidification analysis