Module 1

December 2017
1. Define tool signature. How is it related to tool geometry?
2. Sketch the top view, front view and end view of a 25-mm square bit having tool signature of
15-15-10-10-15-10-3 and label all parts.
3. Clearly explain the utility of Merchant’s Circle Diagram. How it can be plotted?
4. A lathe while running consumes 2000W when cutting a steel specimen at 30m/min.
Determine the cutting force and torque at the spindle running at 120 rpm. Also determine
the specific power consumption if the depth of cut is 4 mm and feed is 0.25 mm/rev.
April 2018
1. A single point cutting tool A is having tool life index 0.32 and machining constant 40 and
another tool B is having tool life index 0.4 and machining constant 85. Find out the speed at
which both tools are having same tool life. With help of graph explain which tool is suitable
for machining with a speed of 3 m/s.
2. Draw three views of a single point cutting tool and mark cutting angles used in tool
signature.
3. What is meant by high efficiency range of cutting speed? With the help of graph explain how
it is obtained.
4. In an orthogonal cutting, cutting force is 300 N and feed force is 120 N. If chip thickness ratio
is 0.6 and rake angle is 20o find shear force.
December 2018
1. With the help of a neat diagram explain the nomenclature of a single point
2. cutting tool.
3. Discuss about the basic mechanism of chip formation.
4. With a neat diagram discuss merchant force circle.
5. The following equation for tool life has been obtained for a certain tool material

Calculate the effect of each parameter on tool life if speed, feed and depth of cut are increased
individual by 25%.
May 2019
1. Draw the tool-chip interface of a metal cutting process and explain the regions of heat
generation.
2. Compare orthogonal cutting & oblique cutting.
3. Describe different types of tool wear.
4. During an orthogonal cutting of steel, the following data were obtained. Chip thickness =
0.35mm, width of cut = 3mm, feed = 0.25 mm/rev, tangential cutting force = 1100N, feed
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thrust force =325N, cutting speed = 2m/s, α = +10°. Calculate the Shear force & Kinetic
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coefficient of friction.
 Module 2
December 2017
1. Discuss the relative merits and demerits of the different methods for machining external
taper on lathe.
2. State any six advantages of using cutting fluids during machining.
3. Sketch a fully labelled schematic diagram of a Radial Drilling Machine. List any four key
design features that make it popular.
4. Identify the possible causes for the following problems in drilling: i) Drill breakage ii)
Oversized hole iii) Rough hole iv) Breakage of outer corners of cutting edges.
April 2018
1. Draw a neat sketch of carriage of a lathe and write the functions of each part.
2. Name any three operations which can be carried out in lathe with tool held in tailstock.
3. With a neat sketch, explain various operations performed in drilling machine.
4. Differentiate between twist drill and straight flute drill.
December 2018
1. List out the necessary prerequisites before performing turning operations on a lathe.
2. Illustrate different methods for taper turning with neat diagrams.
3. What are the advantages of radial drilling machine over other conventional drilling
machines?
4. Explain with neat sketch the following drilling machine operations
5. a) Tapping b) Trepanning c) Counter-sinking

May 2019
1. Why Cast Iron is preferred for Lathe bed.
2. With a neat diagram explain how a lathe is specified.
3. Differentiate between Counter boring & Counter sinking with help of neat diagrams.
4. With a neat diagram explain different parts of a radial drilling machine
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 Module 3
DECEMBER 2017
1. With the help of a fully labelled schematic diagram, explain the kinematic system provided in
shaping machine for transmitting power and motion from the motor to the tool and job at
desired speeds and feeds.
2. With the help of neat sketches explain any two operations (other than machining of flat
surfaces) that can be carried out using a shaping machine.
3. Compare and contrast (differentiate) shaping machine, slotting machine and planing
machine
April 2018
1. In a shaper operated with crank and slotted link quick return mechanism, one of the strokes
is taken place, when crank rotate 72o. Calculate the time to shape with one pass, over the
surface of a plate 500 x 900 mm size when the cutting speed is 10 m/min if feed is 3 mm and
clearance at each end is 70mm. The cut is taken place along 500mm side.
2. What are the differences of travelling head shaper from other shapers?
3. Which are the different types of planer machines? Explain any TWO with its special uses.
4. Write any three uses of slotter machine
December 2018
1. Discuss the importance of Clapper box in a shaping machine.
2. Write the fundamental difference between a planer & a Shaper.
3. Describe different work holding devices used in a shaper.
4. Describe different types of planer machines.
May 2019
1. List the advantages of V–guide ways provided on the planing machine bed.
2. Compare planning & shaping machines
3. Calculate the cutting speed if the shaper has stroke length of 240 mm, number of double
strokes per minute 40 and ratio of return to cutting time 2:3.
4. Explain various operations performed on slotting machines
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 Module 4
DECEMBER 2017
1. Differentiate between up-milling and down milling operations.
2. Show that the mean cross-sectional area of chip in plain milling is given by

3. With the help of simple sketches, explain any three common attachments used in Milling
Machines.
4. Estimate the machining time that will be required to finish a vertical flat surface of length
120 mm and depth 15 mm by an 8 teeth HSS end mill cutter of 32 mm diameter and 60 mm
length in a milling machine. Assume, cutting velocity = 30 m/min, feed = 0.12 mm/tooth.
April 2018
1. Draw a plain milling cutter and mark its parts and angles. Write the functions of each part
and angles.
2. Differentiate between upmilling and down milling with sketches
3. Which are the different milling operations? Explain any two with figures
4. What is the reason behind generation of vibration in milling which affect the force system
and reduces finish and tool life
December 2018
1. Explain any three milling operations performed on a Horizontal milling machine
2. & Vertical milling machine.
3. Explain with neat sketch straddle milling & form milling. ...
4. Explain the working of Simple indexing mechanism
5. Classify different types of milling machines.
May 2019
1. Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of Up milling & Down milling with the help of
diagrams.
2. List any three milling attachments used.
3. With a neat sketch explain the principal parts of a milling machine.
4. Illustrate the milling cutter nomenclature with a neat diagram
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 Module 5
December 2017
1. With suitable sketches, clearly explain the similarities and differences between cylindrical
grinding and centreless grinding.
2. The base of a brass bracket has to be rough ground to remove the unevenness. Suggest the
most suitable grinding wheel for this purpose. Justify the choice of the wheel also.
3. Differentiate between truing and dressing of a grinding wheel
4. Write a short note on the self-sharpening characteristic of a grinding wheel.
5. Explain the basic principle of broaching.
6. Explain the kinematic system and operating principle of a swiss type automatic lathe with
the help of a line diagram.
April 2018
1. Name different types of centerless grinding. Explain working of any one type with figure.
2. What is glazing and loading of grinding wheel?
3. A grinding wheel is specified by W A40 L4 V18. What is the meaning of each term included in
it? Write any THREE differences between turret and capstan Lathe.
4. What is lapping. What are its advantages.
5. What is honing.
December 2018
1. A grinding wheel is specified as 250 x 30 x 35 WA40I/V18. Explain.
2. Differentiate between centerless gnndins & cylindrical grinding.
3. Compare truing & dressing of a grinding wheel.
4. Distinguish between turret & Capstan lathe.
5. Explain the working of a semi-automatic lathe.
6. Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of lapping.
May 2019
1. Explain the working of a swiss type automatic lathe.
2. With help of neat diagram differentiate between internal grinding and planetary internal
grinding.
3. Compare Glazing & Loading of grinding wheels.
4. Explain the importance of super finishing operations & comment on the surface roughness
achievable by various super finishing operations
5. Explain honing process by citing an application.
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6. Explain with neat sketch a plain cylindrical grinding process.

 Module 6
December 2017
1. With the help of a suitable illustration explain the concept of Digital Manufacturing.
2. With the help of a block diagram explain the Architecture of Digital Manufacturing System.
3. Briefly outline the system modelling principle, modelling methods and modelling steps
followed to create an abstract model of the digital manufacturing system.
4. Formulate the general mathematical model of the digital manufacturing system.
5. Write short notes on the following models of digital manufacturing system: i) Organization
Model ii) Function model iii) Information model iv) Operation & Control Model
6. Explain the role of Bionic Mechanics and Manufacturing Intelligence in Digital Manufacturing
April 2018
1. Define digital manufacturing. Explain its concept with help of diagram.
2. Write Three important features of digital manufacturing.
3. In digital manufacturing which are the objects those need to be described by a model.
4. How bionic mechanics support to form DM science.
5. Which are the activities in GRAI network? Draw the charts which describe these activities.
6. What is IDEF.
December 2018
1. 'Manufacturing is now a science'. Discuss.
2. Write about the R& D status of Digital manufacturing
3. Illustrate with a neat diagram the concept of digital manufacturing.
4. List the features of Digital manufacturing.
5. Explain the architecture of a DM system.
6. Explain GRAI modelling method.

May 2019
1. ‘With rapid developments in the field of information Technology, DM is gaining momentum’.
Discuss.
2. How concepts like JIT, TQM, FMS etc., can be related to DM.
3. Differentiate between traditional manufacturing (mass production) & Digital manufacturing.
4. Explain the operation reference mode of DM with the help of a flow diagram.
5. List the benefits of DM system.
6. Explain IDEF modelling method
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