Code No: R05310303 Set No.

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III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automobile
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain with neat sketch permeability test procedure for moulding sand.
(b) Name a casting process which requires no drafting? Explain why it is so?
[8+8]
2. (a) State the applications of Semi-Centrifugal and Centrifugal casting methods.
(b) Write the advantages, limitations and product applications of investment cast-
ing methods. [8+8]
3. (a) Describe the reaction that take place in an oxy fuel gas torch. What is the
level of temperature generated? Explain.
(b) Describe the procedure to be followed in an oxy fuel gas welding operation?
[8+8]
4. (a) Describe with neat sketch the CO2 - MIG welding process and give its specific
applications.
(b) What is weldability? What factors influence it? [8+8]
5. (a) Compare among cold, warm and hot working of metals.
(b) Sketch the sequence of operations involved in rolling a square section to
I - Section. [8+8]
6. (a) What are the advantages of mechanical press over hydraulic press?
(b) How do you estimate cutting forces in blanking and piercing? [8+8]
7. (a) Explain the effect of friction and strip tensions on rolling load and process.
(b) A 20cm thick plate is flat forged to decrease thickness in steps to 10cm and
5cm. Determine total strain based on initial and final dimensions and also on
the summation of the incremental strains using engineering strain and true
strain. Give conclusion. [8+8]
8. (a) Distinguish between thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics. Give their
applications.
(b) List few components manufactured by the injection moulding and justify why
they are manufactured by this process. [8+8]

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Code No: R05310303 Set No. 2
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automobile
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain with neat sketch permeability test procedure for moulding sand.
(b) Name a casting process which requires no drafting? Explain why it is so?
[8+8]

2. (a) Describe the parameters on which solidification time depends.

(b) Describe the function of a blind rises. How important is it? Explain. [8+8]

3. (a) Do you think oxy-acetylene flame can be used for cutting? Justify your answer.
(b) What are the basic types of weld joints? Explain with neat sketches. [8+8]

4. (a) List and explain the destructive tests applied in welding.

(b) What are the essential steps in brazing operation? [9+7]

5. (a) Explain recrystallization and grain growth processes and their effect on prop-
erties of a metal worked component.
(b) Explain the selection of optimum hot working temperature. [8+8]

6. (a) Distinguish between open frame and closed frame of presses.

(b) What are the various press tool components? [8+8]

7. (a) What is the difference between open die forging and impression die forging?
(b) What are the attractive features of extrusion process? [8+8]

8. (a) Describe the advantages of cold forming of plastics over other processing meth-
ods?
(b) Name the major methods used in processing reinforced plastics? [8+8]

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Code No: R05310303 Set No. 3
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automobile
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the complete casting process with neat sketch. Clearly explain all the
steps involved in it. [16]

2. (a) Write notes on nucleation and grain growth related to casting?

(b) What must be the preferred shape of a riser? Explain. [8+8]

3. (a) Describe the applications and properties of

i. Neutral Flame
ii. Reducing Flame
iii. Oxidising flame.
(b) How does straight polarity differ from reverse polarity? Give their applica-
tions. [8+8]

4. (a) List and explain the destructive tests applied in welding.

(b) What are the essential steps in brazing operation? [9+7]

5. (a) What is the effect of strain rate on the formed components?

(b) Explain the mechanism of forming by uniform deformation energy method.
[8+8]

6. (a) Identify the factors that influence the deep drawing force F and explain why
they do?
(b) What is spring back and why is it a concern during bending? [8+8]

7. (a) What is the difference between open die forging and impression die forging?
(b) What are the attractive features of extrusion process? [8+8]

8. (a) What are the various components which make up a moulding compound for
plastics and explain the function of each?
(b) What are the advantages of the casting method of moulding plastic parts?
[8+8]

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Code No: R05310303 Set No. 4
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automobile
Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the complete casting process with neat sketch. Clearly explain all the
steps involved in it. [16]

2. (a) What are crucible furnaces? Where are they preferred and why?
(b) Explain the reasons for using the flux in melting of metals in cupola. [8+8]

3. (a) Describe the differences between oxy fuel gas cutting of ferrous and of non -
ferrous alloys?
(b) What are the different combinations of gases used to produce a gas flame?
(c) Why oxygen - acetylene combination is most widely used in gas welding?
[6+5+5]

4. (a) What are the characteristics of heat affected zone in welding?

(b) Describe the difference between brazing and soldering?
(c) Describe with the help of a neat sketch the principle of spot welding. [5+5+6]

5. (a) What is the significance of recrystallization temperature in metal working

Explain?
(b) Sketch common types of rolling mills and briefly state the applications of each.
[8+8]

6. (a) Explain why normal anisotropy is important in determining the deep drawa-
bility of a material?
(b) Explain why spring back in bending depends on yield stress, elastic modules,
sheet thickness and bend radius? [8+8]

7. (a) Discuss the effects of friction in open die and closed die forging process.
(b) What are the various defects be formed in the forged components? How can
they be eliminated? [8+8]

8. Give the complete classification of plastics and explain them in detail. [16]

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