Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Khulna University of Engineering & Technology M.Sc.

Engineering in Industrial Engineering & Management

Assignment Question Set-1 on Modern Manufacturing Process Course ID: IPE 5221 Instructor: Dr. Md. Rafiquzzaman Date: 13/01/2014 1) Describe the characteristic features of modern machining processes that distinguish them from conventional machining processes. 2) Explain the reasons that lead to the development of Unconventional machining processes. 3) Discuss the mechanism of material removal in USM, WJM, AWJM, ECM, EDM and EBM process? 4) Write the specific applications and limitations of USM, WJM, AWJM, ECM, EDM and EBM process? 5) If suppose USM is used for drilling a hole (under the same machining conditions) in Aluminium and Cast Iron. Which one will have higher depth of the drilled hole and why? 6) Explain the functions of 'Horn' in USM. 7) What do you understand by, transducer' and 'magnetostriction effects? 8) Write the factors that affect the performance of WJM (water Jet machine) process. Discuss their effect in brief. Or explain the affect of following parameters on the metal removal rate in AJM: (a) Velocity of fluid (b) Design of nozzle (c) Gas pressure. 9) What are the different functions of electrolyte in ECM? List the common electrolytes used in ECM. 10) Describe the following terms for EDM process: (a) Duty factor (b) Ignitiondelay (c.) Wear Ratio (d) Heat affected zone (HAZ) (e) Dielectric strength 11) What are the requirements of tool material for EDM? Name the common tool materials.