MODEL QUESTION PAPERS

Some questions from JNTU B. Tech.

Chapter -- 2

1. Explain with the help of neat sketch the complete geometry of a single point
cutting tool.
2. List the various types of chips formed while metal cutting and state the
conditions that favors them.
3. Define tool wear and explain the reasons of tool failure. What are the various
types of tool failures? Discuss them briefly.
4. Explain each term of a tool designated as 8,12,10,7,0,15,1.5 mm
5. Discuss the different types of cutting fluids used in metal cutting.
6. Describe basic elements of machining. Explain briefly mechanics of chip
formation.
7. Define various tool angles used in single point cutting tool with neat sketch.
Explain importance and functions of different tool angles and other parameters
associated with a single point cutting tool.
8. Explain terms speed, feed and depth of cut as applicable in metal cutting.
9. What are various sources of heat generation in metal cutting? Explain.
10. Explain different types of chips.
11. What are the adverse effects of built up edge? How can we avoid them?
12. Prove that tan = r cos /1- r sin where is shear angle, r chip thickness
ratio and is rake angle.
13. A mild steel bar of 50 mm diameter was orthogonally machined on lathe. Its
feed rate 0.5 mm/rev, chip thickness 1.2 mm, rotational speed 100 rpm, rake angle
14, Calculate chip thickness ratio, shear angle, Chip reduction ratio.
14. Determine undeformed chip thickness during metal cutting operation with a
neat sketch.
15. Write a short note on the following:
(a) Brazed carbide tools

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16. When the use of positive rake angles and negative rake angles is
recommended?
17. Give significance of providing nose radius.
18. Describe the tool represented by 10, 10, 6, 6, 8, 8, 1.
19. What do you understand by orthogonal cutting and oblique cutting? How
do they differ from each other? (JNTU 2003)
20. Explain the mechanism of discontinuous chip formation.
21. What do you mean by tool signature?
22. Discuss the required properties of tool material to machine the given work
piece.
23. Define speed and feed in metal cutting. Discuss the factors affecting
the cutting speed and feed.
24. Explain how the cutting speed and feed affected by the following factors.
(i) Tool material (ii) Work piece material
(iii) Rigidity of machine tool (iv) Cutting fluids.

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 Chapter -- 4

1. When is the compound rest used for taper turning? Explain the methods briefly.
2. With suitable diagrams explain how the required spindle speeds are achieved in
a machine tool.
3. Define taper. Discuss the different methods of set up used for taper turning on
lathe machine.
4. Discuss the steps to be followed while performing various operations on lathe.
5. Discuss the classification of lathes that cover most of the lathes used today.
6. List and explain in detail commonly used attachments on lathe.
7. What are the important specifications of a lathe?
8. Give neat diagram of Engine lathe, and describe its main parts and controls.
9. What are machining operations that can be performed on a center lathe?
10. What are thread chasers? Sketch and describe the use of threading tool chaser?
11. What are the different types of taper turning attachments attached to lathe?
Discuss them briefly.
12. Classify the Lathe machines and explain their important advantages.
13. What are mandrels and why are they used? Describe the construction and use
of different types of mandrels.
14. Why lathe beds are made of cast iron? Explain.
15. What is function of lathe machine tool? Explain the method of cutting on
lathe machine tool. State and explain various chucks used for holding different size
components on lathe machine. (JNTU 2003)
16. What are the methods for getting multiple speeds on Lathe spindle?
Explain the back gear arrangement in Headstock on lathe machine.
17. What are chucks? Differentiate between independent and universal holding
chuck.
18. What do you mean by collets? Give its working and reason why it is more
widely used in other advance lathe.
19. a) State the design considerations for turning operations.
b) Explain why can boring on a lathe be a difficult operation.
20. Define taper. Explain the different methods of taper turning.
21. What is the function of lathe machine? Discuss the method of cutting on
lathe machine.

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 Chapter -- 5

1. What are the main parts of capstan and turret lathes? Describe in brief with help
of suitable illustrations?
2. Describe single spindle automatic in detail with help of neat sketch.
3. Explain with help of suitable sketches, different tool holders used in turret lathe.
4. What is the basic difference between a turret lathe and a capstan lathe?
Compare their merits and demerits. What are the maximum number of tools that
can be fixed in a turret lathe? Discuss. (JNTU 2003)
5. What do you understand by a tool layout? What information has to be
given in it? Draw the tool layout for the machining of a nut from hexagonal bar
stock.
6. Give the importance of mass producing lathes. What is the difference
between an engine and capstan/turret lathe machine?
7. What is difference between single spindle and multiple spindle automatic
lathes?
8. How capstan and turret lathe machine is specified.

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 Chapter -- 6

1. Describe the following principal parts of shaper.

i. Ram
ii. Power Transmission
iii. Shaper Head.
2. What are the applications of shaping machines in a typical machine shop?
3. Discuss the important work holding devices used on a planer.
4. Explain the principle parts of a planer.
5. With simple sketches discuss the important planing operations.
6. Explain the differences in the construction and operation between a slotter and
shaper.
7. Differentiate between planer, slotter and shaper?
8. Describe working and construction of crank quick return mechanism of a
shaper?
9. How will you adjust the length of stroke and ram position in shaper?
10. How is shaping machine specified?
11. Describe with help of neat sketch, principal parts of shaper?
12. With help of neat sketch describe main parts of slotter. How is slotter machine
is specified? Explain.
13. Find the time required to machine a cast-iron casting 6 m long and 1.25 m
wide by two rough and two finish cuts on a planer. Carbide tools are used
at 85 mpm and both of the cross rail tools are used at same time in tandem,
set at different depths with the cutting edges 200 mm apart. The roughing
feed is 1.5 mm and the finishing feed is 0.5 mm. The return stroke is made
at two times the speed of the cutting stroke. (JNTU 2003)
14. Explain how to and fro motion is imparted to the ram of a shaper? Time
taken for cutting stroke is more than that for the return stroke. How is this
achieved?
15. Explain the operation of planing machine with the help of neat sketches.
16. Under what conditions planing is preferred to other operations? Explain.

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 Chapter -- 7

1. With the help of neat sketch explain the working of a Vertical column milling
machine. Discuss the important operations that can be performed on this machine.
2. When is compound gearing required for differential indexing?
3. Describe with the help of neat sketches the important cutter holding devices
used on milling machines.
4. What is gang milling? Describe the applications and limitations of gang milling.
5. Calculate the indexing requirement for 1530 divisions on a milling machine
equipped with an angular indexing head. The index plates available are
Plate No.1: 15 16 17 18 19 20 holes
Plate No.2: 21 23 27 19 31 33 holes
Plate No.3: 37 39 41 43 47 49 holes
6. How the milling machine is specified? Discuss the important constructional
details of a milling machine.
7. Calculate the indexing requirement for 28 divisions on a milling machine
equipped with a simple indexing head. The index plates available are
Plate No.1: 15 16 17 18 19 20 holes
Plate No.2 21 23 27 19 31 33 holes
Plate No.3 37 39 41 43 47 49 holes
8. Describe the setup and procedure of cutting cams on a universal milling
machine.
9. Calculate the indexing requirement for 77 divisions on a milling machine
equipped with a simple indexing head. The index plates available are
Plate No.1: 15 16 17 18 19 20 holes
Plate No.2 21 23 27 19 31 33 holes
Plate No.3 37 39 41 43 47 49 holes
10. Describe the application and relative merits of various types of milling cutters
that are used in milling.
11. Differentiate between up milling and down milling. Explain their applications
mentioning the most commonly used.
12. Explain the difference between straight and helical slab mills bringing out the
advantages to be gained by the use of helical teeth.

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13. Write a note on the following
i. Reciprocal milling
ii. Index milling
14. Briefly explain some of the problems caused in milling. Give their causes and
remedies.
15. What are the motions of the arbor mounted milling cutter has with respect to
the work piece? Discuss.
16. Explain the characteristics that distinguish a milling process from other
machining processes.
17. Describe the differences between a lathe and milling machine in terms of the
types of surfaces generated, the types of tools used and applicability for general
and production applications.
18. Determine the cutting time in cutting a 125 mm long keyway using HSS end
mill of 20 mm diameter, having 4 cutting teeth. The depth of keyway is to be 4.5 mm.
Feed per tooth is 0.1 mm and cutting speed is 90 m/min. (JNTU 2003)
19. Differentiate between bed type and planer type milling machine.
20. Develop the expression for machining time calculations for face milling.
21 Explain the functions of a universal dividing head. Describe the setup and
procedure of cutting a cam on a universal milling machine.
22. Briefly discuss the various operations that can be performed on milling
machines. Sketch and explain the constructional features of universal
milling machine.
23. Sketch and explain the main features of a vertical milling machine.
Differentiate between compound indexing and differential indexing.
24. Sketch a milling cutter tooth, indicate and discuss about the rake, clearance
and lip angles. Explain the various methods of indexing.

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 Chapter -- 8

1. Draw the neat sketch of a boring machine and describe the following principal
parts of a boring machine.
i. Head stock
ii. Saddle and table
iii. Supporting Column
iv. Run ways
2. Explain the consequences of drilling with a drill bit that has not been properly
sharpened.
3. What are the different types of a drills used? Explain the function of each type
of drill.
4. Describe the differences between boring a work piece on a lathe and boring it on
a boring machine.
5. How is the drilling machine specified? Give a brief description of various types
of drilling machines.
6. Explain the advantages and limitations of jig boring machines.
7. Is it possible to correct an out of round hole with a reamer? If not, give reasons.
If possible specify the type of reamer used for the purpose.
8. Write a short note on lip, helix and rake angles in drilling.
9. Define the process drilling. Give classification of various drilling machines.
10. Explain with a neat sketch the construction and working principle of a radial
drilling machine.
11. Explain clearly what is meant by Tapping.
12. Write any three differences between drilling, boring and tapping operations.
How a Tap is specified?
13. What is the general rule regarding the included angle of the drill point and the
hardness of the material being drilled?
14. Explain the various operations that can be performed on a drilling machine.
Write a brief note a vertical boring mill.
15. Explain clearly what is meant by boring? Explain clearly with a neat sketch the
construction and working principle of a horizontal boring machine.
16. Explain with a suitable sketch, the working of a fine boring machine. (JNTU 2003)
17. What is the meaning of the term sensitive drill press?
18. Differentiate drilling, boring and reaming.

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19. Explain the different types of operations that can be performed on a boring
machine.
20. With the help of a neat diagram, explain constructional details of vertical
drilling machine.
21. Explain the construction and working of radial drilling machine. Explain
the different types of tools used in boring operation.
22. Explain the important parts of drilling machine.
23. Differentiate between counter boring, counter sinking and spot facing.

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 Chapter -- 9

1. Describe in detail the various arrangements of centre less grinding with neat
sketches. Mention the applications in each case.
2. What is centre less grinding and what are its advantages?
3. Explain why the grinding ratio depends on the following factors:
i. Type of Cutting fluid
ii. Work piece hardness
iii. Size of the grinding wheel
iv. Grinding wheel speeds
4. What are the various types of surface grinding approaches that are possible?
Give their individual advantages and applications.
5. Describe the structure of a grinding wheel.
6. In centre less grinding, explain in-feed, through feed and end feed with their
applications.
7. Explain the process of wear of a grinding wheel.
8. Write a short note on the following:
(a) Grade of grinding wheel
(b) Surface grinding machines
9. What are the advantages and limitations of using centreless grinding?
10. Describe the dressing and balancing requirements in grinding.
12. Explain the theory of grinding process and state the advantages of grinding
over other cutting process. (JNTU 2003)
13. Write in detail:
a) Principle of honing b) Honing machines
c) Methods of honing d) State the merits and demerits of honing
14. Explain in detail the various operations possible on a universal cylindrical
grinding machine.
15. Explain in detail:
a) Honing stones b) Design of honing tools
c) The cutting conditions for honing

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16. Explain in detail:
a) Reciprocating type vertical spindle surface grinding machine
b) Rotary type vertical spindle surface grinding machine.
17. Explain the constructional details of surface grinding machine.
18. Briefly discuss the following:
(i) Selection of grinding wheels (ii) Shapes of grinding wheels.
19. Make a neat sketch of centre type cylindrical grinder and explain its
operation. Briefly discuss the factors considered while selecting a grinder wheel.
20. Explain in detail the various operations possible on a cylindrical grinding
machine. What is a grinding wheel? How the grinding wheels are
specified?
21. Discuss the advantages of centre less grinding machines. Make a neat
sketch of centre type cylindrical grinder and explain its operation.

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 Chapter -- 10

1. Explain clearly the various broaching parameters.

2. Explain the different teeth in a broaching tool.
3. Explain clearly the advantages and limitations of Broaching.
4. Explain the principle of gear hobbing.
5. Compare the broaching operation with that of any other metal machining
operation for the purpose of generating constant inside contours. Show sketches of
some example jobs made using broaching.
6. Write in detail about the broaching process.

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 Chapter -- 11

1. Discuss the important functions of electrolyte in Electro Chemical Machining.

2. Discuss the applications and limitations of Electron Beam Machining.
3. What are the advantages and limitations of Electro Chemical Machining
process?
4. Enumerate the differences between Electro Chemical Machining and Electric
Discharge Machining.
5. Discuss the effect of the following on the metal removal rate in EDM process.
i. Break down voltage
ii. Supply voltage
iii. Electrode feed rate
6. Explain with the help of neat sketch, the working principle of Ultrasonic
machining.
7. Explain the various industrial applications of Electric Discharge Machining.
8. Describe the principle and working of laser beam machining.
9. State the advantages and limitations of electric discharge machining.
10. State the reasons responsible for the development of unconventional
machining processes.
11. Describe the principle and working of Electron Beam Machining. State the
advantages and applications of EBM.
12. Discuss the advantages and limitations of ultrasonic machining.
13. Enumerate the differences between EDM, ECM and LBM.
14. Describe the principle of Electro Chemical Machining. Discuss the
applications of Laser Beam Machining.

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 Chapter -- 15

1. In the present context of mass production, what is the role of jigs and fixtures?
State its advantages.
2. What is Degree of movement of a free body with reference to jigs and fixtures?
Explain briefly.
3. What is the use of locator pin? Discuss the different types of locators and
explain how workpiceces are located.
4. What is the advantage of using a drill Jig for mass production?
5. What is the best method to locate a rough surface?
6. What are the causes of errors in the design and operation of jigs and fixtures?
7. What measures should be taken to minimize the effects of the causes of errors?
8. List the human factors involved in design of Jigs and Fixtures.
9. What are the safety factors related to design of jigs and fixtures?
10. What is clamping? Explain any five types of clamping devices.
11. Describe the various types of jig bushes.
12. Describe the design principles for jigs and fixtures.
13. Discuss the advantages of using jigs and fixtures during machining.

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 Chapter -- 16

1. What are limit gauges? Sketch and explain the different types of limit gauges.
Distinguish between a measuring instrument and gauge.
2. Sketch and explain about clearance fit, interference fit and transition fit. Explain
their applications.
3. How the sine bar is used to measure the taper angle on a component?
4. Differentiate between inter changeability and selective assembly. What are the
advantages and limitations of each one of them?
5. Describe about limit, fit and allowance.
6. Explain the terms: Hole based system, shaft based system. Enumerate the
differences between them.
7. Enumerate various types of outside micrometers and their uses.
8. Enumerate various screw thread parameters for metrological measurement.
Also enlist instruments corresponding to their measurements.
9. Explain the terms: Limits (upper & lower) of tolerance and fit. Sketch the
conventional diagram to represent these terms for a shaft and a hole.
10. Describe the selection of minimum number of slip gauges for a dimension of
29.759 mm from M112 set. What care of slip gauges is essential?
11. Describe the working principle and uses of Lever type dial test indicator.
12. What are slip gauges? What are their uses?
13. Explicate the measurements reading on a micrometer and desirable precautions
while reading measurements.

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