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ANNA UNIVERSITY (UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS)

B.E / B. Tech (Full Time) END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOV / DEC 2020
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
VIII Semester
ME8073 – Design For Manufacturing
(Regulation 2012)
Time: 3 Hours Answer ALL Questions Max. Marks 100
PART- A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

Q.No Questions Marks

1. How does DFM pave ease of fabrication? 2
2. Write down any two advantages of casting process after implementing DFM procedure. 2
3. Differentiate punching and blanking. 2
4. Brief about sheet metal forming. 2
5. How does the residual stresses induced during welding process? 2
6. ‘Burrs induce porosity’ – Comment. 2
7. Why it is necessary for the drill bit to be perpendicular to the drilling surface? 2
8. At what condition form milling is economical? 2
9. Define selective assembly. 2
10. What is meant by Interference fits? 2

PART- B (5 x 13 = 65 Marks)
(Restrict to a maximum of 2 subdivisions)

Q.No Questions Marks

11. Write down the different manufacturing considerations for DFM. 1
12. a) Explain the various extrusion processes with neat sketch. 13
OR
b) Describe any two drawing processes with neat sketch. 13
13. a) Explain the grain structure refining procedures to be followed after welding. 13
OR
b) How the Flanged corner weld and welding of thin plates done with minimal error. 13
14. a) Write down the design features to facilitate keyways. 13
OR
b) Write down the design features to facilitate milling cutters. 13
15. a) Describe the DFM implementation in Screws, washers and Rivets with neat sketch. 13
OR
b) What is mechanical assembly? Why it is preferred over other methods? 13