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DEGREEEXAMINATION,NO\TMBER/DECEMBER2007.
B.E./B.Tech.

Sixth Semester

(Regulation 2004)

Mechanical Engineering

(Common to Production Engineering)

ME 1OO1- UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES

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(Commonto B.E (Part-Time)Fifth SemesterRegulation2005)

Time : Three hours N. Maximum: 100 marks

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Answer ALL questions.

PART A -
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(10 x2 = 20 marks)
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1. Give some advantages of modern machining processes.

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2. List the major parts of ultrasonic machines.

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3. What is the function of Nozzles in water jet machining?

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4. Name some commonly used abrasive slurries.

5. Define flushing in Electric Discharge Machining.

6. What are the electrical parameters which affect the metal removal rate in
EDM?

7. What are the functions of electrolr,'tesin ECM?

8. What do you mean by Maskants in Chemical Machining?

9. Give the two major classificationsof Electron Beam Machining (EBM)-

10. What doesThe Word LASER stand for?

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11. (a) (i) Briefly explain the overview of the non traditional machining
processes.

(ii) why this machining is essential for the industries? (10 + 6)

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(b) Draw a sketch of the general arrangement of an ultrasonic machine and

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expiain the principle of operation.

L2. (a) Briefly expiain the following machining parameters and how they are

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affecting the machining performanceof USM.

(i) Frequency of vibration

(ii) Grain diameter

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(iii) Applied static load

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(iv) Slurry, tool and work material.N.
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(b) Explain in detail about AJM with a sketch and discuss its advantages
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and disadvantages.

13. (a) Explain the working principle of Electric Discharge Machining with
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sketch and list its applications.
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(b) (i) sketch and explain the Electrode feed control mechanism of EDM.
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(10)

(ii) Discuss the factors to be consideredfor selectionof electrode

materials. (6)

L4. (a) Expiain the process of Electro Chemicai Grinding(Ecc) with a sketch
(10 +6)
and list its applications and advantages.

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(b) Explain the principle and process of ECM with sketch and describe the
(10 + 6)
chemical t"..tion that takes place in this process'

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15. (a) (i) Briefly explain the various parameters that govern the performance

of PAM. (10)

(ii) Discuss the general guidelines for designing the plasma torches

in PAM. (6)

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(b) Explain the construction and working principle of EBM with neat sketch"

List its advantages and limitations. ( 1 0+ 6 )

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