Model Question PaperCBCS Scheme

15ME82
USN
VIII Semester B.E. Degree Examination, May/June 2019

Additive Manufacturing
Time: 3 hrs Max marks: 80
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module
Module-1
1 a. Explain in detail the process chain of additive manufacturing. (10 Marks)
b. Differentiate between CNC and Additive manufacturing. (06 Marks)
OR
a. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of Stereo-lithography (SLA) process
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(08 Marks)
b. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle ofFDM process.
(08Marks)
Module-2
a. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of
3 (i) unbalanced vane motor
(ii) Turbine motor. (10Marks)
b. Explain in detail the working of single acting cylinder and double acting cylinder.
(06Marks)
OR
4 a. Explain the working of solenoids with a neat sketch. (08Marks)
b. Explain with a neat sketch the working of i) Permanent Magnet DC motor ii) Series
wound DC motors iii) Shunt wound DC motors.(08Marks)
Module-3
5 a Describe briefly the steps involved in Powder metallurgy, and list theadvantage of Powder
metallurgy(10 Marks)
b Explain Hot isostatic pressing(HIP) process with neat sketches(06Marks)
OR
6 a Explain the following processes with a neat sketches(i) Slip Casting (ii) Tape Casting
(08Marks)
b Explain the atomization of powder in powder metallurgy with a neat sketch.
(08Marks)
Module-4
7 a Discuss briefly about the benefits & applications of Nano technology (08Marks)
b Explain briefly the solgel method of synthesis of nano-materials (08Marks)
OR
8 a Explain briefly the working principle of Scanning electron microscope with a neat sketch
(08Marks)
b Explain briefly the Chemical vapour condensation method of synthesis of Nano-materials.
(08 Marks)
Module-5
9 a Define Automation. Explain the strategies of Automation.(10Marks)

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 b State the advantages and disadvantages of NC /CNC machine tools. (06 marks)
OR
10 a Explain thegeneral configuration of NC system with a neat block diagram.
(08 marks)
b Explain the levels of automation with a neat sketch. (08 marks)

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