QUESTION BANK FOR MID –I

UNIT –I
1. Compare conventional and unconventional machining processes?
2. Explain the aspects to be considered before selection the unconventional machining
process?
3. Explain the process of ultrasonic machining with neat sketch?
4. Explain different parameters that influence the performance of USM?
5. Discuss the needs for unconventional machining process?
6. Explain various elements of ultrasonic machining?
7. What are the different processing parameters in USM?
8. Classify different non-conventional machining process according to their methods of
machining for different materials and for different applications?
9. How non-conventional machining differs from conventional machining?
10. List out the important applications of USM process?
11. Write down the advantages, disadvantages, limitations of Ultrasonic Machining?

UNIT –II
1. Explain the process of water jet machining with neat sketch?
2. Explain the process of Abrasive Jet machining process with neat sketch?
3. Explain the process of abrasive jet machining? Which material is most used as abrasive
particles?
4. Explain the working of Abrasive Water Jet Machining with the help of neat sketch?
5. Distinguish between water jet machining and abrasive water jet machining?
6. Explain the desired properties of abrasive materials used in abrasive jet machining?
7. List out the limitations of Abrasive Jet machining?
8. Material removal rate in AJM is 0.5 mm3 /sec . Calculate MRR/impact if the mass flow
rate of abrasive is 3 gm/min, density is 3 gm/CC and grit size is 60 microns. Also
calculate the indentation radius
9. During AJM , Mixing ratio used is 0.2. Calculate Mass ratio , if the ratio of density of
abrasives and density of carrier gas is equal to 20.
10. Estimate the MRR in AJM of a brittle material with flow strength of 4GPA. The abrasive
flow rate is 2 gm/mim, velocity is 200m/s, density of abrasive is 3 gm/s.
11. Diameter of nozzle is 1.0 mm and jet velocity is 200m/s. Find the volumetric flow rate (
cm3 sec ) of carrier gas and abrasive mixture.

UNIT -III
1. Briefly explain the working of an EDM machine showing important elements?
2. Differentiate between EDM and wire EDM process ?
3. Classify the tools used in EDM process?
4. What is chemical machining?
5. How spark is created in the EDM?
6. Explain the factors which influence surface finish and accuracy in ECM?
7. Explain how the properties of electrolyte which affect the EDM process?
8. Explain the principle of EDM process with neat sketch ?
9. With the help of sketches, show the effect of stand off distance on MRR