Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

Second Year / Fourth Semester

Question Bank
Course Code: ME3493
Course Name: MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

UNIT – I MECHANICS OF METAL CUTTING

Bloom’s
Q.No PART – A
CO’s Level

1. List the various metal removal processes? CO1 K1

2 How chip formation occurs in metal cutting? CO1 K1
3. Explain short notes on forces in machining CO1 K2
4. What are the types of chip CO1 K1
5 Explain about the cutting tools CO1 K2
6 Discuss how chip formation occurs in metal cutting. CO1 K2
7 Draw the nomenclature of single point cutting tool geometry? CO1 K2
8 Compare orthogonal and oblique cutting? CO1 K2
9 Briefly explain the effect of rake angle during cutting? CO1 K2
10 What is tool wear? CO1 K1
11 Name the various cutting tool materials. CO1 K1
12 What are the four important characteristics of materials used for cut- CO1 K1
ting tools?
13 List out the essential characteristics of a cutting fluid CO1 K1
14 State the parameters that influence the life of tool and discuss? CO1 K1
15 Define Machinability. CO1 K1
Part-B

1 Describe the various principle of chip-breaking mechanisms when CO1 K2

ferrous and non-ferrous metals are machined in industries
Show schematically the merchants forces circle in orthogonal cutting
2 and derive the expressions for various components of cutting force. CO1 K2
Mention the assumptions made. (13 Marks)
i) Explain the various tool materials used in industry. State the
optimum temperature of each of the tool materials.(7 Marks)
3 CO1 K2
ii) Differentiate between orthogonal cutting and oblique cutting. (6
Marks)
i) Explain the geometry of a single point cutting tool nomenclature
with suitable sketches. (7 Marks)
4 CO1 K2
ii) Explain the various methods to be applied while using the cutting
fluids during machining. (6 Marks)
 Explain about the various chip formation during machining of
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different metals in industry with neat sketches. (13 Marks)
i) Describe about the tool wear and its types with a neat sketch .(7
Marks)
6 CO1 K2
ii) Explain about the Tool Life. How do you express it and explain
about the factors affecting the tool life.(6 Marks)
Part-C
The Following data relate to an orthogonal cutting process.
Chip length obtained = 96 mm
Uncut chip length = 240 m
Rake angle used = 200
1 Depth of cut = 0.6 mm CO1 K2
Horizontal and vertical components of cutting force = n2400 N and
240 N respectively determine the following:
i) Shear plane angle ii) Chip Thickness iii) Friction angle iv) Resultant
cutting forces (15 Marks)
The Taylor tool life equation for machining C-40 steel with a 18: 4: 1
HSS cutting tool at a feed of 0.2mm/min and a depth of = 2 mm is
given by VTn = C where n and C are constants the following V and T
observations have been noted
V, m/min 25 35
T, min 90 20
2 Calculate CO1 K2
(i) n and C
(ii) Hence recommend the cutting speed for a desired tool life of 60
minites. ( 10 Marks)

b) Compare orthogonal cutting and oblique cutting? (5 Marks)

UNIT – II TURNING MACHINES

 Bloom’s
Part - A
CO’s Level
1 Write down the names of any four lathe accessories CO2 K1
2 What is an apron? CO2 K1
List any three methods by which taper turning is done in a centre
3 CO2 K1
lathe
4 Write the specification of a typical lathe? CO2 K1
What is the purpose of a mandrel? How many types of mandrels is
5 CO2 K1
there in common use?
6 What is thread cutting operation? CO2 K1
7 Compare between capstan lathe and turret lathe. CO2 K2
8 Name any four types of cutting tool used in a lathe. CO2 K1
9 What are the types of single spindle automatic lathes? CO2 K1
10 List the various operations can be performed on a lathe? CO2 K1
11 Distinguish between Automatic Lathes and Semi-Automatic lathe. CO2 K2
12 Name the various classification of automatic lathe. CO2 K1
13 What is a semi-automatic lathe? CO2 K1
14 Explain the four major parts of Screw type automatic lathes. CO2 K2
15 What is Swiss type automat? CO2 K1
Part - B
1 Explain the method of thread cutting using compound slide in a lathe CO2 K2
with a neat sketch.
Explain the construction and working principle of a centre lathe with CO2
2 K2
a neat sketch.
Describe the types of machining operations that can be performed on CO2
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a lathe, with a neat sketch.
Explain parallel action and progressive action multi spindle CO2
4 K2
automatic lathe with a neat sketch.
5 Elaborate the various components of centre lathe with a neat sketch. CO2 K2
6 Explain with a neat sketch about the swiss type automatic lathe. CO2 K2
Part - C
Explain briefly about the Single spindle automatic machine and its
1 types? How it functions and what are its main applications and CO2 K2
advantages.
Explain the multi spindle automatic machine and its types with a neat
2 CO2 K2
sketch and its industrial applications.
Explain the various taper turning methods? And types briefly explain
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with a neat sketch

UNIT - III RECIPROCATING MACHINE TOOLS

Part - A Bloom’s
 CO’s Level
1. Mention the differences between shaper and planer. CO3 K2
2. Briefly describe the importance of quill mechanism CO3 K2
3 Write down any four operation performed by a shaper CO3 K1
4 Mention the operations performed by a planner CO3 K2
Write down the operations that can be performed in a drilling
5 CO3 K1
machine?
6 Write the differences between drilling and boring? CO3 K1
7 What are the uses of internal grinders? CO3 K1
8 What are the differences between drilling and reaming? CO3 K1
9 Define the cutting speed, feed and machining time for drilling CO3 K1
10 What is the difference between up milling and down milling? CO3 K1
11 How do you classify milling cutters? CO3 K1
12 What is meant by centreless grinding? CO3 K1
13 What are the various types of gear generating process? CO3 K1
14 Distinguish between Gear forming and shaping process. CO3 K2
15 Define micro finishing. CO3 K1
Part - B
Explain the working principle of Shaper machining process with a
1 neat sketch. Discuss their advantages and disadvantages and its CO3 K2
industrial applications.
Explain briefly about the gear forming and gear shaping with a neat
2 CO3 K2
sketch.
Explain the column and knee type milling machine and name its
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main parts with a neat sketch.
Explain the working principle of Slotter machining process with a
4 neat sketch. Discuss their advantages and disadvantages and CO3 K2
applications.
Explain the working principle of surface grinding with a neat sketch
5 CO3 K2
and its industrial application.
Sketch and explain the following operation performed in drilling
6 machine:
Drilling ii) Reaming iii) Boring iv) Tapping.
Part - C
Briefly discuss about the different types of grinding process with a
1 CO3 K2
neat sketch and its industrial applications.
Discuss the various hole making processes with a neat sketch and
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explain briefly.

UNIT - IV CNC MACHINES

 Bloom’s
Part-A
CO’s Level
1. List the differences between NC and CNC.
2. Define linear bearings. CO4 K1
3 Compare closed loop NC system with open loop NC system. CO4 K1
4 Illustrate the limitations of CNC machine tools. CO4 K2
5 Explain point –to – point (PTP) system. CO4 K2
6 Explain the various elements of NC machine with closed loop control CO4 K1
system.
7 Describe the spindle and feed drives. State the requirement of the CO4 K2
drives of CNC machine tools
8 Define NC. CO4 K1
9 Explain the major elements of NC machines. CO4 K2
10 What are the Safety features in CNC machines CO4 K1
Describe in brief the basic components of a tape operated NC
11 CO4 K2
machine tool
12 Classify CNC machines. CO4 K2
13 What is the classification of NC machines based on motion control? CO4 K1
14 Name the various elements of CNC machines? CO4 K1

15 Why are the balls re-circulating screws used in CNC machine? CO4 K1
Bloom’s
PART – B
CO’s Level
Explain the main difference between point to point and continuous
1 CO4 K2
path of numerically controlled machine tools, with a specific example.
Explain the working of a NC machine tool with help of a diagram.
2 CO4 K2
Also state any two advantages and limitation of NC machine.
Explain the advantages of recirculating ball screws in CNC machines
3 and explain the purpose and method of pre-loading of ball screws. CO4 K2

Discuss about the open loop, closed loop and adaptive control system
4 CO4 K2
in CNC machine tool with a neat sketch and with suitable example.
ii) Describe main features of CNC machines which distinguish them

5 from conventional machine tools. (7 Marks) CO4 K2

ii) Briefly about the machining centers on CNC machine. ( 6 Marks)
6 Explain the constructional and special features of CNC machine CO4 K2
( 7 Marks)
 (ii) Explain the Work holding methods in Turning and machining
centres of CNC machines? (6 Marks)

UNIT - V PROGRAMMING OF CNC MACHINE TOOLS

Bloom’s
Part-A
CO’s Level
1. What is called MCU? CO5 K1
2. What is polar coordinates in CNC machine? CO5 K1
3 Summarize the commonly uses of coordinate Systems. CO5 K2
Difference between manual and computer assisted part
4 CO5 K2
programming.
5 What is the difference between incremental and absolute system? CO6 K1
6 What is manual part programming? CO5 K1
What is preparatory function? How is it important in CNC
7 CO5 K1
Programming?
8 What are G-codes and M-codes? Write examples. CO5 K1
9 Define Subroutine. CO6 K1
10 What is the function of a subroutine in CNC part programming CO6 K1
11 Compare NC and CNC system with conventional system CO5 K2
12 Compare between G-Code and M- Code. CO5 K2
13 What is meant by G00, M30 in CNC part programming? CO6 K1
14 Difference between machining centers and Turning centers. CO6 K2
15 Compare between Loops and subroutines. CO6 K2

PART – B
Bloom’
Q.No Questions
CO’s s Level
Describe the spindle and feed drives. State the requirement of the
1 drives of CNC machine tools.(7 Marks)
CO5 K2
Explain the manual part programming of a CNC machine done.
Explain it briefly.(6 Marks)
(i) Explain Absolute positioning and incremental positioning with
2 neat sketch. ( 7 Marks)
CO5 K2
(ii) Explain the classification CNC Machines based on the types of
control system. ( 6 Marks)
 A 65mm long cylindrical rod of diameter 25mm is to be turned into
the component as shown in the figure. Write the manual part
program to the given dimensions in CNC Lathe.

3 CO6 K2

All Dimension are in mm

(i) Explain the steps involved in CNC procedure in detail. (7 Marks)

4. CO5 K2
ii) Compare the absolute position and incremental positing.(6 Marks)
Part - C
1 Solve the Part program for the work piece shown in figure. All CO6 K2
Dimensions are in mm, Material: Aluminium and work piece size:
100mm x 100 mm x 6 mm with the CNC Milling
 All Dimension are in mm
A 105 mm long cylindrical rod of diameter 25mm is to be turned into
the component as shown in the figure. Write the manual part
program to the given dimensions in CNC Lathe.

2 CO6 K2

3 Solve the Part program for the work piece shown in figure. All CO6 K2
Dimension are in mm, Material: Aluminium and work piece size:
100mm x 100 mm x 6 mm with the CNC Milling.
 All Dimension are in mm
Write the part program for drilling holes in the part shown below.
The plate thickness is 20mm.

4 CO6 K2

All Dimension are in mm

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