Supplementary Examinations, June/July - 2014

5. Explain with a neat sketch the terms “helix angle” and “direction of cut” in the case of milling.
What is their importance with respect to machining performance? Explain the basis on which these
are selected. (Sup Exam, June/July - 2014)

5. (a) What are the differences between bed type and planar type milling machine? Discuss with
neat sketches (b) List the various precautions in use of milling cutters. 6. Write a short note
on the following (a) Brazed carbide tools (b) Grade of grinding wheel (c) Geometry of a single
point turning tool (d) Surface grinding machines (Sup Exam, June/July - 2014)

5. (a) What are the various methods by which a cam can be cut? (b) Discuss the effect of the
helical tooth on the clearance (Sup Exam, June/July - 2014)

5 a) How can sawing be done on milling machine?

b) Describe any one indexing method with its merits and demerits. (Sup Exam, June/July - 2014)

5. Show with sketches and explain the following milling cutter angles (i) Radial rake angle (ii) Axial
rake angle (iii) Approach angle (iv) Side clearance angle (Sup Exam, June/July - 2014)

5 a) Sketch and explain the differential method of indexing.

b) Discuss different types of milling cutters used in milling machine. (Sup Exam, June/July - 2014)

5 a) Explain the following milling operations: i) Straddle milling ii) Gang milling

b) Sketch and describe a vertical milling machine.

5 a) Describe the construction of milling cutters.

b) What are the differences between face milling and end milling? Explain their applications.

5. (a) Explain the operation of milling a square block. (b) Discuss the principle features of vertical
milling machine.

5. a) Discuss various types of milling cutters in detail. b) Distinguish between face milling and end
milling.

5. (a) What machining operations can be done on a milling machine? (b)Explain the principal
features of Universal milling machine.
5. a) What do you mean by indexing? Explain the types. b) How do you perform gear cutting on a
milling machine?

5. How will you classify milling machines? Using neat sketch, describe the principal parts of the
horizontal milling machine by neat sketches.

5. a) Describe the relative characteristics of climb milling and up milling and their importance in
machining operations. b) Explain the principle of differential indexing

5. With the help of a neat sketch explain vertical type milling machine and name its main parts.

5. a) Explain various types of milling operations using neat sketches. b) What is indexing? Describe
direct indexing, with example

6. (a) Explain the importance of using cutting fluids during grinding. (b) Explain the various
precautions to be taken before mounting a grinding wheel.

7. (a) Explain clearly how work pieces are located. (b) Write a short note on Clamps and clamping
devices.

8. Discuss the following (a) Working Principles of CNC Machines. (b) Merits and Demerits of CNC
Machines.

6. (a) Explain what is meant by internal centreless grinding? (b) Explain with neat sketches various
types of internal grinders.

7. (a) Define tools, Jigs and Fixtures in brief. What are their advantages? (b) What are the important
principles of Jig design? Explain.

8. Discuss the following (a) Constructional Features of CNC Machines. (b) Distinction between CNC
and DNC.

7. (a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of four locating points in a plane? (b)Explain
clearly how can be determined that the Jigs and fixtures for a particular application will be
economical.

8. Discuss the following (a) Applications of CNC Machines. (b) CNC Controllers.

6. (a) Explain with a neat sketch the chip formation during surface grinding. Describe the expression
for the various forces generated. (b) State the differences between Honing and Lapping.
7. (a) Describe principle of six-point location. (b) Write a short note on Locating Pins.

8. Discuss the following (a) Classification of CNC Machines. (b) Motion Controllers in CNC Machines.

Supplementary Examinations, May/June – 2015

6 a) Bring out the differences between Lapping and Honing.

b) Sketch and explain the tool and cutter grinding machine.

7 a) Explain briefly the important features of following: i) Turning Fixtures ii) Indexing fixtures.

b) What is meant by 3-2-1 principle? Explain.

8 a) Discuss various features of CNC meeting.

b) Explain the principle of operation of CNC with neat sketch.

6 a) Explain the operations performed by a broaching machine.

b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of centre less grinding?

7 a) What are the principles of clamping? Explain various types of clamps.

b) Describe briefly Principle of Location.

8 a) What is meant by CNC? Explain.

b) Describe in detail the advantages of CNC over NC.

6 a) Write short notes on finishing operations that are used in grinding.

b) Describe the working principle of surface grinders.

7 a) Discuss the following jigs with a neat sketch. i) Template Jig ii) Leaf Jig

b) Write a short note on work holding devices.

8 a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of CNC machines over NC machines?

b) Explain the coordinate system used for vertical CNC milling machines.

6 a) What are the various abrasive machining operations you are familiar with? Explain their
application and imitations.
b) Name the various types of abrasive bonds and explain them in detail.

7 a) What are the differences between jigs and fixtures?

b) Sketch a typical drill jig and explain its features.

8 Discuss the applications of CNC machine.

Regular/Supplementary Examinations, Dec - 2014/Jan -2015

6. (a)What are the various factors to be considered in selection of grinding wheel? Discuss each in
detail. (b) Explain the principle of centre less grinding machine with a neat sketch.

7. (a) Write a short note on clamps and clamping. (b)What are the essential characteristics in the
proper design of jigs and fixtures?

8. a) Explain the types of motion controls in CNC machines. b) How does a CNC machine differ from a
conventional machine?

6. (a) What is the difference between wheel dressing and wheel truing? (b) Explain the process of
wear of a grinding wheel.

7. (a) Discuss the classification of jigs and fixtures. (b) Give typical examples of jigs and fixtures.

8. (a) Discuss the functions of CNC controller. (b) Explain the working principle of CNC machines.

6. (a) Describe the various types of abrasives with their properties. (b)Write about the tool and
cutter grinders.

7. a) Differentiate between of Jigs and Fixtures. b) Discuss any one application where you use a jig
and a fixture.

8. a) Discuss the constructional features of CNC machines. b) Explain the cutting tool coordinates
system used in CNC machines.

6. (a) Describe Vitrified, Shellac and Resinoid bonds with their important features. (b)How do you
specify a grinding wheel? Explain.

7. (a) What are the important principles of Jig Design? (b)How do you determine the jigs and fixtures
for a particular application will be economical?

8. (a) What are the reasons for popularity of CNC controlled production machine tools? (b)Write the
applications of CNC machines.

Supplementary Examinations, April/May – 2012

6. a) What do you understand by grit, grade, bond and structure of a grinding wheel? Explain? b)
Describe the cylindrical grinding operation. Give an idea of the grinding wheel and work speeds
recommended for this operation.
7. a) Name some of the abrasive operations available to achieve very good surface finishes? Explain
any one with neat diagram b) What is the difference between internal broaching and external
broaching?

8. a) What are the basic rules considering while designing a clamp? Explain b) Explain the principle of
six point location

6. a)What are the five principal parameters of a grinding wheel? Explain b) Describe the surface
grinding operations with disc as well as cup type wheel.

7. a) Describe workpieces and conditions under which broaching would be the preferred method
of machining? Explain any one with neat diagram? b) With appropriate sketches, explain the
differences between and similarities among the Lapping and Honing processes.

8. a) What are the different clamping devices? Explain any three with neat diagrams? b) What are
the different work holding devices? Explain any three with neat diagrams?

6. a) What are the three mechanisms of grinding wheel wear? Explain? b) What is dressing, in
reference to grinding wheels? Explain with neat diagram?

7. a) What is lapping? Explain with neat diagram? b) With appropriate sketches, explain the
differences between the Lapping and grinding processes.

8. a) What is the difference between jig and fixture? Explain the difference with the help of a
diagram? b) What are the different types of turning fixtures? Explain them with neat diagrams?

6. a) What are the functions of a grinding fluid? Explain? b) What is center less grinding? Explain
with neat diagram?

7. a) What is honing? Explain with neat diagram? b) What is the difference between internal
broaching and external broaching?

8. a) What is the difference between jig and fixture? Explain the difference with the help of a
diagram? b) What are the different types of drilling jigs? Explain them with neat diagrams?