KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL & PRODUCTION ENGINEERING YEAR TWO SEMESTER I, 2015/2016 EXAMINATIONS BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING ME 213 WELDING AND FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY Date: Tuesday, 12" March, 2016 ‘Time: 12:00-03:00 pm Instructions to Candidates © This Exam contains Eight questions © Attempt any five questions ‘* Each question carries 20 marks © Begin each question on a fresh page You should bave the following in this examination Answer book and a non-programmable calculator Question One 1) a) Discuss the term penetration as used in welding and fabrication, 5 Marks 4) For a butt weld, what edge preparation is appropriate fov-the fo!lewing thicknesses:- i) Imm plate 5 Marks ii) Smm plate 5 Marks iii) 25mm plate 5 Marks uestion Two 3 1a) Using clear diagram, explain crystal growth during welding 10 Marks b) What is the importance of studying heat affected zone (HAZ)? Show the effect temperature on the microstructure in this zone 10 Marks Question Three ‘weil 3) a) Show the piano wire method as used to produce level welding benches. 10 Marks jestructive test of welded joints using dye-penetrant 10 Marks b) Describe the non-d Question Four Sat oe working principles ofthe following metal forming and deformation proceses~ a) Spinning 10 Marks. b) Flow-forming 10 Marks ot x"Question Five 5) Discuss the safety precautions observed in regard to the following:- a) Manual lifting of heavy objects 6 Marks b) Fumes when welding in confined space 7 Marks c) Electric shock when welding in confined space 7 Marks Question Six 6) Using clear diagrams illustrate the following types of joint and state for each, the type of force to which they are least resistant:~ a) Lap joint 5 Marks b) Welded butt joint 5 Marks c) Riveted/Bolted joint 5 Marks d) Spot welded joint 5 Marks Question Seven 7) a) Explain what material removal is in welding and fabrication, beginning with torch lighting procedure for this purpose. 4 Marks b) Using oxy-fuel gas process for material removal, discuss the following:~ i) Heat source 4 Marks Shielding from the atmosphere 4 Marks iii) Application 4 Marks iv) Description 4 Marks Question Eight 8) Explain composite fabrication as understood in welding and fabrication in regard to the following:- a) Semi-finished products 5 Marks b) Castings 5 Marks c) Forgings 5 Marks d) Cold-formed sandwich composite 5 Marks