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ASSIGNMENT-1 BASIC MACHINE TOOL AND METAL CUTTING

PRINCIPAL
Explain different factors affecting the tool life.
Classify machine tools in detail. Explain types of motions in machine
tools with examples.
Q.3 Explain single point cutting tool geometry.
Q.4 At a cutting speed= 25 m/min, feed= 0.3 mm/rev and depth of cut = 3
mm, the tool life was one hour. Calculate the tool life if the cutting
speed, feed and depth of cut are increased by 25%individually.
Q.5 Define machining process. Give details classification of machining
processes. State the factors influencing the selection of the suitable
process.
Q.6 Draw front view, top view and side view of single point cutting tool.
Indicate all elements and important angles on it.
Q.7 A cutting tool cutting at 22 m/min, gave a life of 60 minutes between
regrinds when operating on roughening cuts with mild steel. What will
be its probable life when engaged on light finishing cuts? Take n = 1/8
and 1/10 for roughening and finishing cuts respectively in Taylors tool
life equation
Q.8 Define a Basic Machine Tool. Classify them What are the general requirements of
machine tools?
Q.9 Explain with neat sketches different kind of (i) Slides and slide ways (ii) general bed
Structure of Base Machine Tools
Q.10 What is Tool Signature and Tool Geometry ? Explain importance of tool angles for single
point cutting tool in brief
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ASSIGNMENT-2 Metal Cutting Lathes

Explain the functions of the basic parts of the lathe with neat sketches
Why different spindle speeds are provided on an engine Lathe? Explain
Explain various work holding devices of lathe machine.
Draw a neat sketch of thread cutting set up on centre lathe and
indicate all elements on it. Calculate the change gears to cut right
hand threads of 1.25 mm pitch on MS round bar of 20 mm diameter.
The lathe has 4 threads per inch. The gears available from 20 to 120
teeth in step of 10 teeth and also 127 teeth gear available.
Enlist types of taper turning methods used on a lathe machine. Explain
with neat sketch tailstock set over method for taper turning
How lathe machine is specified. Explain in details. Discuss the
alignment test of the lathe machine.
Explain following lathe operations with sketch. (i) Facing. (ii) Grooving.
(iii). Knurling. (iv) Boring. (v) Parting off.

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Explain in details various types of lathe.

Derive the equation for calculating the taper angle by compound slide
method on lathe operation.
Q.10 Explain with the help of neat sketch following alignment test on lathe
i) leveling of the machine ii) parallelism of spindle axis and bed.
Q.11 A 150 mm long 12.7 mm diameter stainless steel rod is being turned
to 12.19 mm diameter on a centre lathe. Spindle speed = 400
rev./min. Axial speed = 203.20 mm/min. Determine: cutting speed,
Material removal rate and Machining time.
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Q.12 Write short note on different type of chucks used in a lathe

Q.13 What is a mandreal? Explain different types of mandreals.
Q.14 Enumerate operations carried out on lathe. Explain setting of tailstock
centre for taper turning operation and thread cutting operation both
with neat sketch.
Q.15 Derive the equation for calculating the taper angle by compound slide
method on lathe operation.
Q.16 What are the common geometrical tests are performed on an engine
lathe? For what purpose they are performed? Explain any three
alignment test with neat sketch.
Q.17 Differentiate between Capstan and Turret lathe.
Q.18 List various types of work holding devices used in a lathe and discuss in details with
neat sketches various types of dead centres.
Q.19 With a neat sketch explain working of back gear arrangement on the lathe machine.
Q.20 Explain size of Lathe. Also describe various types of Lathes along with their applications
and general specifications
Q.21 Describe Turning operation in Lathe Machine. Also discuss Shoulder Turning and
Eccentric Turning with neat sketch
Q.22 Write a short note on Turret Lathe
ASSIGNMENT-3 Drilling Machines
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Describe Radial Drilling machine with its main parts and Explain its
applications.
Explain different types of reamers used in drilling
Compare multispindle drilling machine and Gang drilling machine
Sketch the twist drill with its nomenclature
Enumerate various operations carried out on drilling machine. Explain
any four with neat sketch
Draw a neat schematic diagram of upright drill machine. Describe
deep hole drilling.
A hole of 25 mm diameter and 62.5 mm depth is to be drilled. The

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suggested feed is 1.25 mm/rev.and the cutting speed is 60 m/min.

Assume the clearance height is 5 mm. Determine: feed speed, spindle
rpm, cutting time and Material removal rate.
Q.8 Explain applications of radial drilling machine.
Q.9 Draw a neat sketch of a radial drilling machine and name the important parts.What are
advantages of radial drilling machine.
Q.10 What could be the possible causes for the following drilling problems?
(i) Breaking of drill (ii) Hole too large (iii) production of rough hole and
(iv) Breaking down of outer corner of cutting edges.
Q.11 List various types of drilling machine and explain with a neat sketch gang drilling
machine.
ASSIGNMENT-4 Boring Machine
Q.1 With a neat sketch explain horizontal boring machine and give function of its various
parts.
Q.2 Give the comparison between boring and reaming. Also describe Precision boring
machine with neat sketch.
Q.3 Explain various operations carried out on boring machines.
Q.4 Explain Jig Boring machine with its applications.
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ASSIGNMENT-5 Milling Machines

Write classification of milling machine. Explain principal parts of
column & knee
type horizontal milling machine with neat sketch
Draw a neat sketch with label of following operation and indicate
direction of cutting parameters on it.
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Plain or slab milling
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Angular milling
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Form milling
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Straddle milling
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Gang milling
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End milling
vii) Helical milling operation
viii) Gear Milling
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Face Milling
Explain with neat sketch up milling and down milling process.
Describe its advantages and limitations.
Explain different indexing methods used in milling machine.
Derive the formula for machining time calculation for milling.
Enlist different types of milling cutters. Explain T Slot milling with
neat sketch.
Explain in brief the different milling machine attachments

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Index for 87 divisions with the help of compound indexing.

Enlist common methods of indexing using dividing head. Explain any two with
suitable examples.
Q.10 explain in detail plain indexing with a neat sketch the layout of the drive from the
universal dividing head to the work piece.
Q.11 What is the need of alignment test for a machine tool? What tools are used in these
tests? List the alignment tests to be carried out on the Milling machine
Q.12 Explain plain and universal milling.
ASSIGNMENT-6 Planers, Shapers and Slotters
Q.1 Draw neat sketch of hydraulic shaper mechanism and explain its working
Q.2 How stroke length and stroke position can be set on a shaper having crank and slotted
link mechanism?
Q.3 List various types of planers. Compare in detail Shaper and planer.
Q.4 Can slotter be called as vertical shaper? Justify your answer. With neat sketch explain
operations performed on slotter.
Q.5 Give the differences among shaper, planner and slotter. Discuss Briefly the planner
driving mechanism
Q.6 Explain the principle of quick return motion in the shaper. Explain withworth quick
return mechanism.
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ASSIGNMENT-7 Sawing and Broaching Machines

Q.1 Explain with neat sketch Horizontal pull type broaching machine
Q.2 List various types of sawing machines and explain with neat sketch Band sawing
machine
Q.3 What is broaching? Give detailed classification of the broaches.
Q.4 What are the advantages, limitations and applications of broaching ? Explain Pull
broaching and Push Broaching.
Q.5 Write a short note on: Band Sawing Machine
Q.6 Discus various broaching methods in details with its applications.
Q.7 Describe working of reciprocating and circular sawing machine.
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ASSIGNMENT-8 Grinding Machines and Abrasives

Classify surface grinders. Explain with neat sketch the relative work, grinding wheel
and table movements on reciprocating table type surface grinder.
Grinding wheel characteristics or performance of a grinding wheel depends on types of
abrasive, grain size, structure and bonding material. Discuss the effect of each.
List various types of grinding machines and with a neat sketch explain centre less
grinding machine
Discuss in detail the factors to be considered for selection of the grinding wheels.
What is an Abrasive? How are abrasive Classified? Enlist and explain various abrasives
used in grinding wheels
How grinding wheel is specified? Explain in details.
Explain glazing, loading and mounting of grinding wheel.

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