Reg. No.

M.P.NACHIMUTHU M.JAGANATHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE

An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution
SUDHANANDHEN KALVI NAGAR
CHENNIMALAI, ERODE – 638 112.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIT TEST – I

Subject code& Name: ME-6004-Unconventional machining process Semester : VI

Date: 05.03.2016 Branch : Mechanical
Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Max. Marks : 50

Answer all questions

PART–A (10×2=20 Marks)
1. What is the necessity for unconventional machining processes?
2. Why unconventional mechanical machining process is not so effective on soft metals like
aluminium?
3. Define AJM.
4. List the different types of abrasives used in AJM.
5. What are the major elements of AWJM?
6. What are the process parameters affecting the MRR in AJM?
7. Why we are using the sapphire nozzle in UCM?
8. Give the applications of water jet machining?
9. Define the function of transducers in ultrasonic machining.
10. Give the range of frequency required for ultrasonic machining.

PART-B (3×10=30Marks)
11. a) How are the unconventional machining processes classified?
(or)
b) With the neat sketch explain the process of AJM. List its application and limitations.
12. a) Explain the various factors that affects the MRR and accuracy of the abrasive jet
machining process
(or)
b) Explain the process parameters that influence water jet machining. List the application
and limitations of WJM.
13. a) Explain the construction and working of ultrasonic machining process.
(or)
b) Explain the process parameter, MRR and Applications of ultrasonic machining
process.