BHARATH INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Declared as Deemed to be University under section 3 of UGC act 1956

173, Agaram Main Road, Selaiyur, Chennai – 600 073, Tamil Nadu

End Semester Examinations – May 2022

Regulation – 2018
Programme(s) Year Semester Course Code(s) Course Title
B.Tech- Mechanical IV VIII U18PEME063 Rapid Prototyping
Engineering
Time: 3 HRS Max Marks: 80

Part – B: (3 X 6 = 18 Marks)
Answer either (a) or (b) Each question carry equal marks

21a)1. Why RP is needed? Explain in detail. Discuss about its application in various fields in detail.
(or)
2.
21b)3. Write the application of rapid prototyping with a case study of fabricating a prototype using
3D Printing.
22a) Explain FDM in detail with a diagram. List its advantages and disadvantages
(or)

22b) Explain SLS in detail with a neat sketch. State its merits, demerits and
applications in detail.
23a)1. Explain post processing in detail.
(or)
23b) 2. Explain solid modelling and its mathematical concepts.
24a)1. in detail.
List out the different metals used in RP and explain about its properties in detail.
(or)

24b)2.1. Explain the liquid based, solid based and powder based materials in detail.

25a) 2. Explain investment casing tooling in detail with a neat sketch.

(or)

25b) Explain about spray metal tooling in detail with a neat diagram

Part – C: (5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
Answer either (a) or (b) Each question carry equal marks

26a) Discuss the steps followed in rapid prototyping process.

(or)
26b) Describe the role of RP in product development.
27a) Explain the working principle and details of process parameters of an FDM machine.
(or)
27b) Discuss the steps followed in rapid prototyping process.

28a) Explain CAD system data representation and data exchange format in detail.
(or)
28b) Explain wire frame and surface modelling in detail with neat sketches.

29a)
(or) Explain the various ceramics used in RP and explain about its properties.
.
29b)3. Explain the liquid based, solid based and powder based materials in detail.

3.
30a) Explain Epoxy-based composite tooling in detail.
or
4.
30b) Explain 3D Keltool metal process in detail with neat sketches.