TED (21) – 5093A REVISION 2021

FIFTH SEMESTER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN ENGINEERING

AND TECHNOLOGY

INJECTION MOLD DESIGN

MODEL QUESTION PAPER – SET-I

Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 75

PART A

I. Answer all the following questions in one word or sentence.

(9 x 1 = 9 Marks)
Module Outcome Cognitive level

1 Cast iron normally contains ______ % carbon? M1.01 R

2 The letters EN in steel standard stands for __________ ? M1.02 U

3 M1.03 U
Which machine is known as mother of machine tools?

U
4 Core is normally positioned in ________ platen of injection M2.01
moulds?
U
5 Name of the alloy used to deposit over copper substrate in M2.02
electro-deposition method?
U
6 Small blind well provided opposite to sprue in an injection M2.03
mould is known as __________?
U
7 For complex parting surface moulds _________ runner M3.01
cross-section is preferred?
8 M3.02 U
Jetting is a filling problem associated with _______ gate?
U
9 To prevent coolant leakage through two adjacent plates in a M4.04
mould half _______ is used?
 PART B

II. Answer any Eight questions from the following

(8 x 3= 24 Marks)
Module Outcome Cognitive level

List the factors determining the selection of mould material

1 M1.02 U
for a particular mould?

U
What are the turning operations that can be performed in a
2 M1.03
lathe?

U
Illustrate the operations that can be carried out using a planer
3 M1.03
and shaper?

U
Using a sketch identify the core, cavity and impression of an
4 M2.01
injection mould?

M2.02 U
5 Write a short note on bolsters and their requirements?

U
Outline the methods used to attach mould halves to machine M2.03
6
platens?
7 M3.01 U
Using a figure describe the feed system of injection mould?
U
Describe different runner cross-sections used in injection
8 M3.02
moulds?

U
Show different U-shaped cooling circuit constructions used
9 M4.03
in injection moulds?

M4.04 U
10 Briefly explain the use of O-rings in injection mould?

PART C

III. Answer all questions from the following (6x 7 = 42 Marks)

Module Outcome Cognitive level
Using a line diagram describe the functions of parts M1.03 U
1
of a lathe?
OR
 Describe the working of a planer using a neat sketch? M1.03 U
2
Using a block diagram outline the working of a tracer
3 M1.03 U
controlled milling machine?

OR
Illustrate the Shaw investment casting method for making
4 M2.02 U
core inserts?

Show the steps involved in cold hobbing process for

5 M2.02 U
making cavity inserts?

OR
Discuss the type of register rings used in injection moulds? M2.03 U
6
Account the factors considered while designing the size of a
7 M3.02 U
runner?

OR
Discuss on the designing features of rectangular edge gate? M3.02 U
8
Describe spring loaded ejector plate assembly return
9 M3.04 U
mechanism?

OR
Briefly explain parting surfaces of injection moulds? M4.01 U
10
Ouline different methods used for cooling integer type core
11 M4..03 U
plate?

OR
Explain cooling circuits recommended for sprue M4.03 U
12
bush?
TED (21) – 5093A REVISION 2021

FIFTH SEMESTER DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN ENGINEERING

AND TECHNOLOGY

INJECTION MOULD DESIGN

MODEL QUESTION PAPER – SET-2

Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 75

PART A

IV. Answer all the following questions in one word or sentence.

(9 x 1 = 9 Marks)
Module Outcome Cognitive level

1 Iron containing _____ % of carbon is known as steel? M1.01 R

In lathe work, when the tool is fed in an angle to the rotation
2 M1.03 U
of job, it will produce a _________ surface?
Suggest a machine tool suitable for producing contour shapes
3 M1.03 U
at better accuracy and surface finish?
Part of the mould which imparts the shape of the product is
4 M2.01 R
called __________?
Nozzle of an injection machine is connected to the injection
5 M2.03 U
mould cavity through ___________?
Sprue-Runner-Gate manifold of an injection mould is known
6 M3.01 R
as __________?
Part of the mould which provide a space into which the

7 ejector plate assembly can be fitted and operated is called M3.03 U

_____________ ?
The meeting point of two flow paths around a core in an U
8 M3.02
impression is known as ____________?
For cooling Integer type cavity plate from all sides ________ U
9 M4.03
cooling circuit is more suitable?

PART B

V. Answer any Eight questions from the following

(8 x 3= 24 Marks)
Module Outcome Cognitive level
1 Using a sketch explain the working principle of a lathe? M1.03 U

2 Distinguish between shaper and planer? M1.03 U

3 Write a short note on methods of grinding? M1.03 U

List various steps involved in bench fitting of an injection U
4 M2.04
mould?
Write a short note on types of sprue bush used in injection U
5 M2.03
moulding?
Justify the reason for normally keeping the core half of U
6 M2.01
injection moulds in moving half?
Sketch different shapes of runner cross-sections and U
7 M3.02
conclude selection of a particular shape?
Write down the empirical relation for gate depth and material U
8 M3.02
constants for general purpose thermoplastics?

9 Justify the need of venting of injection moulds? M4.02 U

10 Illustrate the methods used for cooling shallow core inserts? M4.03 U

PART C

VI. Answer all questions from the following (6x 7 = 42 Marks)

Module Outcome Cognitive level
List different machining operations possible using a
1 lathe and briefly explain any four operations using M1.03 U
sketches
OR
Sketch a cylindrical grinding machine and describe its U
2 M1.03
operation?
Using a block diagram describe the parts of a shaping U
3 M1.03
machine?
OR
U
4 Sketch a simple injection mould and label its parts? M2.03
List advantages and disadvantages of integer and insert type U
5 M2.02
injection moulds?

OR
Illustrate electo-deposition process of cavity insert making? U
6 M2.02
Illustrate different runner layouts and describe runner U
7 M3.02
balancing?
 OR
U
8 Briefly explain types of gates using simple sketches? M3.02
Using a sketch describe different elements of an ejector U
9 M3.03
plate assembly
OR
Discuss the requirement of balancing of mould U
10 M4.02
surfaces?
Ouline different methods used for cooling cavity inserts? U
11 M4.03

OR
Explain cooling circuits recommended for valve type
12 M4.03 U
ejectors?