[April-14]

[EIRME-MT-801]

Integrated Dual Degree (B.Tech.+M.Tech.) Examination

Mechanical Engineering
VIII SEMESTER
METAL FORMING TECHNIQUES
(Effective from the admitted batch 201011)

Time: 3 Hours
Max.Marks: 60
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. Outline the differences that you have observed between products
made of sheet metals and those made by casting and forging

12

OR

2. Describe the differences between compound, progressive and transfer

dies
12
UNIT-II
3. List the characteristics of sheet metals that are important in sheetforming operation. Explain why they are important

12

OR

4. Explain why normal anisotropy is important in determining the deep

drawability of a material
12
UNIT-III
5. Describe the factors that influence the size and length of beads in
drawing operation

12

OR

6. Explain the analysis of open die forging process

12

UNIT-IV
7. How can you tell whether a certain part is forged or cast? Explain
the features that you would investigate

12

OR

8. Take two solid cylindrical specimens of equal diameter but different

heights and compress them (frictionless) to the same percent reduction
in height. Show that the final diameters will be the same
12
UNIT-V
9. a) Explain the various types of shearing processes in sheet metal
working
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a lubricant
in forging

6
6

OR

10. Write short notes on:

a) Hydro forming
b) High Energy Rate Forming

6
6

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