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UNIT-I

CASTING PROCESS
1. What is casting?
Casting is obtained by pouring of molten metal into mould and allows solidifying.
2. What do you meant by moulding?
The process of making mould is called moulding. It includes filling of moulding
sand around the pattern, ramming, removing the pattern, making runner, riser,
gate and vent holes.
3. Name the types of pattern?
 Single piece pattern.
 Split pattern.
4. What is meant by loose piece pattern?
Some pattern cannot be removed from mould as a single piece. So loose piece
patterns are used with solid pattern for easy removal
5. When split patterns are used?
Some pattern cannot be removed from mould as a single piece. So split patterns
are used with solid pattern, it is made of two parts.
6. Name the materials used for making pattern?
 Wood
 Metal
 Plaster
 Plastic
 Wax.
7. State two advantages of Aluminium as pattern material?
 Aluminium is light in weight
 It melts at low temperature.
 It does not get rusted.
8. Why plastic is used as a pattern material?
 It is not affected by moisture
 The dimensional accuracy is more
 It has light weight but strong.
9. What is master pattern?
For making a metal pattern, a wooden pattern is used. The wooden pattern used to
make a metal pattern is called master pattern.
10. State any two factors for selecting pattern material?
 Quantity of casting to be produced
 Quality
 Casting and moulding method adopted.
 Intricacy (complexity) of the castings to be produced.
11. What is pattern allowance?
Patterns are not made to correct sizes of the castings. Patterns are made slightly
larger than the required castings. This extra size given in pattern is called pattern
allowance.
12. List out the types of pattern allowances?
 Shrinkage allowance
 Machining or Finishing allowance
 Draft allowance
 Distortion or Camber allowance
 Rapping allowance.
13. What is the purpose of shrinkage allowance is given in pattern making?
When Molten Metal is poured in to the mould it will solidify and cool. During cooling,
the metal will shrink and reduce in size. To avoid this extra size is given on required Casting.
14. What is finishing allowance?
Machining is done on the casting to remove the excess metal to get smooth
surface finish. This extra size give to the pattern is called machining allowance.
Machining allowance is also called finishing allowance.
15. Define draft allowance.
The edges of mould may be damaged while the pattern is removing from mould.
To avoid this, pattern is made with slight taper on vertical surfaces. This taper is
called draft allowance. It is expressed in degrees or mm.
16. Why distortion allowance is given?
The shape of some castings may be distort during cooling, (It depends upon size,
shape and thickness of casting). To avoid this distortions the pattern is made with
slight bent in opposite direction. E.g., U-shape casting.
17. What are all the operations are done by moulding?
 Preparing moulding sand
 Filling moulding box with moulding sand
 Placing pattern in proper position
 Ramming the sand
 Cutting the gate
 Making runners and risers holes
 Introduce the core if necessary.
18. State three constituents of moulding sand.
 Silicon sand grains, Clay, Moisture.
19. List out the merits of synthetic moulding sand?
 It has High refractoriness.
 Less amount of binder is sufficient.
 The properties can control easily
20. Mention two properties of good moulding sand.
 Porosity/ Permeability
 Collapsibility
 Adhesiveness
 Refractoriness
 Cohesiveness
 Plasticity/ flow ability.
21. Define porosity?
Porosity is the property of moulding sand, which permits steam and gases to
escape through it, if not casting defects may occur. E.g., blow holes.
22. Define collapsibility?
Collapsibility is the property of moulding sand by which the mould collapses and
prevents the formation of cracks in casting.
23. What is cohesiveness in moulding sand?
Cohesiveness is the property of moulding sand by which the sand particles will
stick together. Due to this, mould remains strong.
24. Define tempering of moulding sand.
Tempering is the process of adding sufficient water to the sand moulding sand.
25. What is the purpose of gate?
The main purpose of gate is to create a way to pour a moulten metal. It connects
the runner hole and the mould cavity.
26. What are all the steps involved in preparation of moulding sand.
 Mixing of sand
 Tempering of sand &
 Conditioning of sand.
27. List out the ingredients of Moulding sand?
 Sand
 Binder &
 Additive
28. What is the purpose of binder used in moulding sand? List the types of binders used.
Binder is used to obtain cohesiveness in sand. Clay, organic and inorganic is the
types of binders.
29. What is additive used in moulding sand?
Additives are used to improve the properties like strength, porosity, and
refractoriness.
30. How the moulding sands are classified?
 Natural or green sand
 Synthetic sand
 Special sand
(I) Olivine sand
(II) Zircon sand
(III) Chromite sand
31. When pit moulding is used?
 Pit moulding is used for very large and heavy castings like machine bodies.
32. List out the types of Moulding machines.
 Squeezer machine
 Jolt machine
 Sand slinger.
33. State any two reasons for using moulding machine.
 Producing moulds at faster rate
 Producing accurate moulds
 Reducing the production cost
 Getting better quality castings
34. What is core?
Core is a sand mass used to make a cavity or a hole in casting.
35. Enumerate the operations carried out in core making.
 Core sand preparation
 Core Moulding
 Baking
 Finishing
 Coating
36. When strickle core box is used?
It is used when a core of irregular shape is required.
37. Write the requirements of good core?
 It should have high refractoriness to withstand the high temperature of molten
metal.
 It should have good collapsibility for easy removal of sand from casting.
38. Why it is so called CO2 process of core making
The core sand is filled up in the core box and rammed. Then CO2 gas is passed
through the core for 30seconds at pressure of 1.5kg/cm2. Then the CO2 reacts with
sodium silicate to form a silica gel to get the core as very hard.
39. Define casting.
Casting is obtained by pouring of moulten metal into the mould and allowing it to
solidify.
40. What do you meant by pressure die casting?
Die casting is the process in which molten metal is forced under pressure into a
permanent metal mould. The metal mould is called die.
41. Mention any-2 limitations of gravity die casting.
 The cost of die is more.
 Removal of casting is difficult
 It is not suitable for produce complicate castings.
 It is suitable only for mass production.
42. Which metals suits for Die casting
Lead, magnesium, tin and lead.
43. Mention the types of die casting.
 Hot chamber die casting
 Cold chamber die casting
44. Write down the advantages of die casting.
 Very high rate of production
 The die has long life
 Metal wastage is low
 Casting defects are less.
45. Why centrifugal casting is called so?
 In centrifugal casting a metal mould is made to rotate on trolley by means of
centrifugal force the molten metal is thrown out to the walls of the mould. So the
hollow casting is produced without core.
46. List out the types of melting furnaces.
 Cupola furnace
 Crucible furnace
(I) Pit type furnace
(II) coke fired stationary furnace
(III) oil fired tilting furnace
 Electric furnace
(I) Direct arc furnace
(II) In Direct arc furnace
(III) Induction furnace
47. What purpose tumbling operation is carried out in casting?
It is used for the purpose of removing sand and other impurities from the surface
of small castings.
48. Define pickling
The surface of small casting can be cleaned by dipping the castings in weak acid
solutions .This is called pickling.
49. List out the methods used for cleaning the castings?
i.Brushing v.Sawing
ii.Shearing vi.Flame cutting
iii.Chipping vii.Sand blasting
iv. Flogging viii.Shot blasting
50. What is the use of pyrometer? Name the types of pyrometer.
It is used to measuring high furnace temperature.
i) Thermo electric pyrometer
ii) Optical pyrometer
UNIT-II
JOINING PROCESS

1. Define welding
Welding is a process of joining similar metals by the application of heat. It can be
done with or without application of pressure.
2. Enumerate two basic types of welding
 Plastic welding
 Fusion welding
3. Define arc welding
Arc welding is process of joining two metal pieces by melting their edges by an
electric arc.
4. State the expansion of TIG welding & MIG welding
 TIG – Tungsten inert gas welding
 MIG – Metal Inert gas welding
5. List some advantages of plasma arc welding
 All metals can be welded in this process.
 No need of filler rod
 Welding speed is high
6. When electro slag welding is applied?
This welding is used to weld thick plate of 25 mm or more.
7. Write down the equipments used in gas welding?
 Gas cylinders
 Regulators
 Pressure gauges
 Hoses
 Welding torch
8. Name any two types of gas flames
 Neutral flame
 Carburising flame
 Oxidising flame
9. State two advantages of gas welding
 Cost of welding equipment is less.
 The maintenance cost is low.
 The amount of filler metal deposit can be controlled easily.
10. Mention any two application of Carburising flame
It is used for welding steel, alloy steels, non-ferrous metals, nickel and Monel metal.
11. What is meant by resistance welding?
In resistance welding, the metal is heated to plastic stage due to heat generated by the
resistance.
12. What is oxy-acetylene cutting?
In this method, the metal is heated by an oxy-acetylene flame and cut by passing
oxygen jet.
13. What is brazing
It is the process of joining two similar or dissimilar metals by using a high melting
alloy called brazing
14. Name any two types of brazing
 Torch brazing
 Induction brazing
 Dip brazing
 Furnace brazing
15. What is the application of Thermit welding?
Thermit welding is used for joining heavy parts, rails, pipes, shafts, and cables and
worn out machines frames.
16. Define diffusion welding
In this method, welding is done by the inter atomic bond with the application of heat
and pressure.
17. What is edge preparation of plates in weld joints
Edge preparation is the process of making the edges to be joined to correct shape.
This gives a good welded joint
18. What type of shape the edges will be prepared for joining plates of more than
20mm thick?
Single U and Double U butt welds are used to prepare for joining plates more than
20mm thick
19. Name some of welding defects
 Porosity
 Blow holes
 Undercut.
20. What is the main difference between destructive and non-destructive testing?
 In destructive testing method, the test is conducted by destroying the welded
joint. So the tested work piece cannot be used.
 In non-destructive testing method, the test is conducted without destroying
the welded joint.
21. Mention any two safety measures during gas welding
 The gas cylinders should not be kept near the heat sources
 Fire extinguishing equipment is necessary
 Quality hoses should be used.
22. List out the safety features of arc welding
 A specific voltage and current should be maintained
 The electrode holder should be properly insulated
 Welding should be done in safer place.

UNIT-III

1. What is hot working of metals?


Hot working may be defined as the process of deforming a metal piece plastically at a
temperature above recrystallisation temperature.
2. Write down the advantages of hot working
 It improves the mechanical properties like toughness, Impact strength and
ductility.
 No internal stresses are produced in the metal.
3. Name the hot working operations
1. Rolling
2. Forging
3. Swaging
4. Extrusion
5. Drawing / cupping
6. Hot spinning
4. Differentiate cold rolling & hot rolling
S.no COLD ROLLING HOT ROLLING
1. Rolling is done on metal at room Metal is heated above the recrystallisation
temperature/ temperature below temperature.
recrystallisation temperature
2. The elongated grains due to rolling The elongated grains are reformed into
do not get refined small grains.
3. Producing complicated shapes is Complicated shapes can be easily produced
difficult
5. Define forging
Producing a component to the required shape by applying a compressive or impact
force is called forging.
6. How the forging operations are classified
Forging operations are classified into
 Smith forging
 Impression die forging
 Roll forging
 Swaging
7. Mention the limitations of drop forging
 Large anvil and strong foundation are needed
 More noise and vibration
 The die may wear out quickly.
8. Where is upset forging is applied?
It is used to produce the bolt head, rivet head, collars, cylindrical pins, flanges, etc..
9. Define heat treatment
Heat treatment is the process of modifying the required properties of metal and metal
alloys. It is improved by the metal and metal alloys to different temperature and
cooling at specific rate.

.UNIT –V

1. Name any two types of lathe


 Speed lathe
 Center lathe
 Bench lathe
 Tool room lathe
 Turret and capstan lathe
2. List out two principal parts of lathe
 Head stock
 Tailstock
3. Specify the function of tailstock
The main function of tailstock is to support the right end of work also holding drill,
reamer and tapper tools.
4. What is the function of compound rest?
The compound rest is marked in degrees. It is used during taper turning to set the tools
for angular cuts. There is no power feed to the compound rest.
5. State any two operations done on lathe
 Taper turning
 Thread cutting
6. How would you specify the size of lathe?
 The length of bed
 The length between centres
 The height of centres from the bed.
7. What is the purpose of back gear mechanism?
Back gear head stock is used for reducing the spindle speed. It gives give four fast speeds
and four slow speeds. So spindle speed gets increased.
8. State the function of tumbler gear mechanism
Tumbler gear mechanism is used for the purpose to change the direction of lead screw
and feed rod.
9. Why quick change gear box is called so?
It gives a different number of speeds by connecting different gears, so it is called as quick
change gear box.
10. Name any one accessories of lathe with its function
Lathe bed – It supports the carriage and tailstock and also it moves on guide way
provided in lathe.
11. Specify two methods of holding work
 Work held in chuck
 Work held on face plate
 Work held on mandrel.
12. Specify the use of magnetic chuck
It is used for holding thin jobs. When the pressure of jaws on the jobs is to be prevented,
this Chuck is used.
13. State the application of face plate
Large, irregular, heavy jobs which cannot be held between centres or in chucks can be
held on face plate.
14. What is the purpose of mandrel? List out the types of mandrel.
Mandrel is used holding hollow work piece between centres. Mandrel is divided in to
four different types they are,
 Step mandrel
 Collar mandrel
 Plain mandrel
 Screwed mandrel
15. List out any two lathe tools.
 Single point cutting tool
 V- Tool
 Knurling tool
16. Specify any two lathe attachment
 Tool post grinder
 Milling attachment
17. State any two methods used for taper turning
 Form tool method
 Tailstock set over method
18. What is the purpose of knurling?
Knurling is an operation used for providing good gripping surface on work piece.
19. What is form turning?
In form turning a concave, convex or any irregular shape is made on the work piece, by a
form tool.
20. What is eccentric turning?
It is an operation performed on a work piece with different centres. It is useful for turning
a crankshaft or an eccentric on lathe.
21. Specify the use of catch plate
It is used to drive the work piece is through a dog when the work piece is held between
centres
22. Write the function steady rest & follower rest.
The function of steady rest and follower rest is to support the work piece at convenient
points in between headstock and tailstock.
23. What do you mean by semi automatic lathe?
In semi automatic lathes, loading, unloading and bringing the tool to machining position
are done manually. All other operations are done automatically.
24. State the main types of semi automatic lathe
 Capstan lathe or ram type lathe
 Turret lathe or saddle type lathe.
25. Name the types of headstock used in capstan lathe
 Step cone pulley head stock
 All geared head stock
 Electric motor driven head stock
 Pre optive or pre selective head stock.
26. How will you specify capstan or turret lathe?
 Number of spindle speeds
 Floor space
 Power of the motor.
27. Mention any one functional advantage of capstan or turret lathe over engine lathe
 It is suitable for mass production
 The tools are controlled by feed stops
28. State the purpose of turret indexing mechanism
The tools in the turret head is indexed automatically as per required position by means of
turret indexing mechanism.
29. What is collet chuck?
A collet is a cylindrical steel bush with a taper nose. It is used to hold the bar stock in
capstan and turret lathes.
30. Name two types of collet chuck?
 Draw back collet
 Dead length collet
 Pushout collet
31. For what kind of job air-operated chuck is used?
Air operated chucks are used for heavy duty works; it grips the work quickly with more
force.
32. What do you mean by bar feeding mechanism?
In turret and capstan lathe the bar is fed automatically. It is done without stopping the
lathe to reduce the production time.
33. Name any two tool holder in semi automatic lathe?
 Straight cut tool holder
 Adjustable angle cutter tool holder
 Multiple cutter tool holder
 Offset cutter tool holder
 Knee and flange tool holder.
34. For what operation tap is used.
Collapsible taps are used for cutting internal threads in work piece.
35. For what operation self opening die is used.
It is used for cutting accurate external threads on work piece for a fixed length.
36. State the use of thread chasses.
Thread chaser is used for open the die holder automatically after the thread cutting
operation. It has 4 thread cutting blades.
37. Define tool layout in capstan or turret lathe
The sequence of operation selected, tools should arrange in different positions at turret
head and cross slide tool posts in proper manner is known as tool layout.
38. Give two advantages of automatic lathe
 It suits for mass production
 Unskilled labour is enough
 High accuracy is maintained.
39. What is the advantage of pre-optive head stock?
The speed is changed according to work piece diameter in pre-optive head stock.
40. Name two main parts of capstan lathe
 Headstock
 Hexagonal turret
 Cross slide tool post
41. Name the types of automatic lathe with reference to types of work.
 Bar type machine
 Chucking type machine
42. How automatic lathes are classified according to position of spindle?
 Horizontal spindle type
 Vertical spindle type.
43. How automatic lathes are classified according to principle of operation?
 Parallel action type
 Progressive action type.
44. How will you classify automatic lathe according to use?
 Single purpose lathe
 General purpose lathe
45. Name any two type of single spindle automatic lathe.
 Automatic screw cutting machine
 Automatic cutting off machine
 Swiss type automatic screw machine.
46. Name any two parts of single spindle automatic lathe.
 Geared head stock
 Square turret head
 Front and rear cross slider
 Adjustable cam.
47. State the use of cam shaft of single spindle automatic lathe.
Cam shaft is used to transfer the rotating, oscillating, reciprocating movement from one
mechanical part to other mechanical part by means of follower, links and lever.
48. Why progressive action multi spindle automatic lathe is called so?
In this lathe every station, different operations are done progressively. So it called
progressive action multi spindle automatic lathe.
49. State the advantages of multi spindle automatic lathe over single spindle automatic
lathe
 A Number of work pieces are machined at a time
 Rate of production is high.
50. Name the two types of cams used in automatic lathe
 Plate cam (or) disc cam (or) radial cam
 Drum cam (or) cylinder cam

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