[Nov-16]

[EME-203]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Mechanical Engineering
III SEMESTER
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-I
(Effect ive fro m the ad mitted batch 2015– 16)
Ti me: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each Un it carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
A ll parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. a) Explain the different melting practices used for casting 6
b) With the help of diagrams discuss the various types of cores
used in sand mold casting 6
OR
2. a) Explain the process of investment casting. List the advantages
and Limitations 6
b) With help of a diagram, explain the working of a cupola furnace 6
UNIT-II
3. a) Describe the objectives of gating systems in any casting 6
b) Calculate the optimum pouring time for a casting whose mass is
20 kg and having an average section thickness of 15mm. The
materials of the casting are grey cast iron and steel take the
fluidity of iron as 28 inches 6
OR
4. a) Differentiate between pressurized and unpressurized gating
systems with reference to the applications 6
b) Explain reasons for the occurrence of different casting defects 6
 UNIT-III
5. a) What are the specific merits of cold working over hot working 6
b) Distinguish between drop and press forging process with
reference to the process and products obtained 6
OR
6. a) Explain the different stages in the production of spanner 6
b) Explain the sheet metal operations involved in making of a
computer cabinet 6
UNIT-IV
7. a) Discuss the need for edge preparation in welding 6
b) What is flux? Why is it essential to use it in some welding
situations 6
OR
8. a) Describe the oxy acetylene welding process with equipment 8
b) Write a short note on gas cutting 4
UNIT-V
9. a) Distinguish between brazing and soldering from the point of
view of the filler metals used, applications and the strength of
the joint obtained, Explain in detail 8
b) What are the different welding defects? Explain 4
OR
10. a) Briefly explain the powder metallurgy process with a block
diagram 6
b) What are the various methods available for making the metal
powder? 6

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