Code No: RR322402 Set No.

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III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define various tool angles used in single point cutting tool with neat sketch
[8]
(b) Explain importance and functions of different tool angles and other parameters
associated with a single point cutting tool. [8]

2. (a) Discuss the different types of box tools. [8]

(b) Describe constructional features of feed gearbox of machine tools? [8]

3. (a) Write in detail about operations performed by planer [6]

(b) Describe constructional features of feed gearbox of slotter? [10]

4. (a) Explain the various operations that can be performed on a drilling machine
[8]
(b) Write a brief note a vertical boring mill. [8]

5. (a) Define terms: Basic hole; Basic shaft ; Tolerance zone; Tolerance grade. Draw
a conventional diagram of shaft and hole pair for explicit representation of
these terms.
(b) The hole and shaft assembly of 60mm nominal size have tolerances specified
as 60+0.04 +0.06
−0.00 mm for hole and 60+0.04 mm for shaft. Determine

i. Maximum and minimum clearance (interference) attainable

ii. Allowance
iii. Hole and shaft tolerances
iv. Fundamental deviation
v. MML for shaft and hole
vi. Type of fit.
Sketch these values on a conventional diagram. [8+8]

6. (a) What is wringing ? What is wringing of slip gauges ? What are uses of slip
gauges?
(b) What are the advantages and limitations of good dial indicators? [8+8]

7. (a) Describe the working principle of tool markers microscope. What are its uses
(b) Explicate the utility of straight edge and surface plate in laboratories. [10+6]

8. (a) What are various orders of geometrical irregularities on surfaces ? How these
are classified?

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(b) Describe with a neat sketch the construction , principle and operation of Tom-
linson surface meter. [6+10]

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Code No: RR322402 Set No. 2
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define various tool angles used in single point cutting tool with neat sketch
[8]
(b) Explain importance and functions of different tool angles and other parameters
associated with a single point cutting tool. [8]

2. (a) What is turret saddle? Describe its function in brief? [8]

(b) How are sizes of capstan and turret lathes specified? [8]

3. (a) Draw a block diagram of standard double housing planer, showing its main
parts and briefly describe these parts. [12]
(b) How is planer specified? [4]

4. (a) What is the marking system followed in case of grinding wheels? Explain
the individual elements of the marking system from the stand point of the
functioning of the wheel. [10]
(b) Describe vitrified shellac, and resinoid bonds. [6]

5. (a) Explain terms: Maximum metal limit; minimum metal limit; tolerance and
allowance. Draw a conventional diagram to represent these terms for a shaft
and hole of clearance fit.
(b) For each of the following shaft and hole pair, calculate shaft tolerance, hole
tolerance and analyze whether the pair is
i. Clearance fit
ii. Transition fit
iii. Interference fit.
Pair 1: Hole:- 60+0.26
+0.00 mm Shaft:- 60+0.06
+0.006 mm
Pair 2: Hole:- 60+0.06
+0.00 mm Shaft:- 60−0.02
+0.05 mm
Pair 3: Hole:- 60+0.04
+0.00 mm Shaft:- 60+0.08
+0.06 mm
Sketch the three fits. [8+8]

6. (a) Describe the features, advantages and limitations of

i. Digital micrometer
ii. Bench micrometer
iii. Telescopic gauge
(b) Describe with sketch
i. Imperial standard yard

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ii. International prototype meter [10+6]

7. What are the numerous fringe contours in checking slip gauges by means of optical
flats? Describe the method of experimental testing of such surfaces. [16]

8. (a) Enumerate the basic differences between electrical and mechanical compara-
tors.
(b) Explicate the working principle of
i. electronic comparator
ii. pneumatic comparator [6+10]

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Code No: RR322402 Set No. 3
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain terms speed, feed and depth of cut as applicable in metal cutting. [6]
(b) What are various sources of heat generation in metal cutting? Explain. [10]
2. (a) Explain briefly about thread cutting methods. [8]
(b) Why back gear is used in lathe? Describe in detail the method of using them.
[8]
3. Explain with the help of a line diagram the construction and working principle
of a vertical milling machine. State the advantages and disadvantages along with
application. [16]
4. (a) Explain with neat sketches the constructional features of a twist drill and label
the important features [10]
(b) What is the function of a drill Jig?What provisions it must include? [6]
5. (a) Explicate the classification of various fit. Also provide on a single diagram,
The explicit representation of all fits with common zero line.
(b) A hole and mating shaft are to have a nominal assembly size a minimum
assembly size of 50mm. The assembly is to have a maximum clearance of
0.15mm and a minimum clearance of 0.05mm. The hole tolerance is 1.5 times
the shaft tolerance. Determine the limits for both hole and shaft: by using
i. Hole basis system
ii. Shaft basis system. [8+8]
6. (a) Explicate
i. pilot plug gauge
ii. progressive plug gauge
iii. double ended plug gauge with sketches.
(b) Design and sketch suitable GO and NO-GO plug gauges of ‘progressive type’
for checking a bored hole of 45.009
45.000
mm diameter. [6+10]
7. Enumerate different variants of Toolmakers microscope. Explain the working prin-
ciple of its basic type. [16]
8. (a) Differentiate between surface roughness and waviness.
(b) What are different methods of surface finish measurement with reference to
inspection by comparison. Explain any one method. [6+10]

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Code No: RR322402 Set No. 4
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Which are two popular metal cutting theories? Describe them. [8]
(b) With suitable diagram, derive expression for finding shear velocity and chip
flow velocity if cutting velocity,shear angle and rake angle are known. [8]

2. (a) Explain briefly about thread cutting methods. [8]

(b) Why back gear is used in lathe? Describe in detail the method of using them.
[8]

3. (a) Explain the working of a hydraulic quick return mechanism of a shaper. [8]
(b) Sketch and describe the working of automatic table feed mechanism of shaper
[8]

4. Write a brief note on the following [4x4=16]

(a) Super finishing

(b) Cylindrical super finishing
(c) Flat and Spherical super finishing
(d) Polishing

5. (a) Explain the terms: Basic size; Zero line; lower and upper deviations. Draw
a conventional diagram to represent these terms for a shaft and hole pair of
interference fit.
(b) The hole and shaft assembly of 30mm nominal size have tolerances specified
as 30+0.02
−0.000 mm for hole and 30−0.07 mm for shaft. Determine
−0.04

i. Maximum and minimum clearance (interference) attainable

ii. Allowance
iii. Hole and shaft tolerances
iv. Fundamental deviation
v. MML for shaft and hole
vi. Type of fit.
Sketch these values on a conventional diagram. [8+8]

6. Explicate the use of

(a) angle gauges

(b) sine bars for measurement of angles [8+8]

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7. Elucidate the working principles of

(a) Autocollimator
(b) Optical projector
(c) Straight edge [6+5+5]

8. (a) Enumerate the basic differences between electrical and mechanical compara-
tors.
(b) Explicate the working principle of
i. electronic comparator
ii. pneumatic comparator [6+10]

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