Ql) (a) Sketch and explain-the schematic diagram of AIM system.

(b) Why different abrasives produce different MRR.

(c) Discuss the reasons for inaccuracies in AIM process.
Q2) (a) 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? .
(b) Explain the functions of 'Horn' in USM.
(c) What do you understand by, transducer' and 'magnetostriction effects'?
Q3) (a) Explain various parameters that influence the performance of chemical machining
process.
(b) Write in tabular form the basic differences between chemical and electrochemical processes.
(c) Why surface finish obtained in case of chemical machining of alloys is poor? Explain in
brief.
Q4) (a) Discuss the mechanism of material removal in EDM process.
(b) What are the different ways of gap-flushing used in EDM?
(c) Discussthe factors influencing the choice of electrode material in EDM.
Name the best electrode material or Finish machining a small die made Of WC byEDM.
Q5) (a) Explain the effect of 'focusing' on the performance of laser beam machining.
(b) What are the different beam manipulation devices used for laser processing of material.
(c) Explain the principle of laser beam.
Q6) (a) Explain why vacuum is needed in Electron beam process and also tell its order.
(b) Write the specificapplications of EBM.
(c) How the worktable is protected from getting amaged by the electron beam which has
completely penetrated the workpiece:
Q7) (a) Explain the basic principle behind the explosive forming.
(b) What are the types of pulse-generators used in ElectricDischarge
machining? Discussthe merits and demerits of each one of them.
Q8) (a) Deriveatheoretical relationship forthe determinationofthe MRRin
Electro-ChemicalMachining.
(b) Deriveanexpression for MRRin workingofductilematerialusing
USM.

1.a) Give the complete classification of modern machining processes.
b) Discuss the features and functioning of horn used in ultrasonic machining. [8+8]
2.a) Explain the influence of process parameters of AJM on metal removal rate.
b) What is the basic principle of working of electrochemical machining? Explain.
[8+8] 3.a) With the help of suitable diagram explain the working of electro chemical
grinding machine.
b) List out the advantages and applications of chemical machining. [8+8]
4.a) Explain the functioning of R-L-C circuit used in the controller of electric
discharge machine.
b) List out the parameters which will influence the selection of tool electrode and
dielectric medium of electric discharge machining. [8+8]
5.a) Discuss the role of current voltageand spark gap on the roughness of surface
produced Through spark erosion. b) With the help of a line diagram explain how electron beam
is produced. [8+8]
6.a) Discuss about accuracy and surface finish of components subjected to plasma.
b) Explain the Thermal features of laser beam. [8+8]
7.a) With the help of a line diagram explain about hydrostatic extrusion.
b) Discuss the features of electro- magnetic forming. [8+8]
8. Write short notes of the following:
a) Liquid forging
b) Applications of water jet machining
c) Electro Chemical debarring
d) Applications of WEDM [4+4+4+4]

1. Describe the characteristic features of modern machining processes that distinguish
them from conventional machining processes. [16]
2. (a) Describe with a neat sketch, the e
ect of the gap
lling density and clearance
between surfaces on the quality of surfaces produced?
(b) What are the v arious materials, size of abrasives and magnetic particles used
in MAF? [8+8]
3. (a) What are the important parts of a transducer used in ultrasonic machining
process?
(b) How ultrasonic vibrations are generated using Magnetostriction method? [8+8]
4. (a) How the surface tension and hydro static pressure of molten metal a
ect the
quality of machining in EBM?
(b) Describe the thermal features of melting and ev aporation process in LBM?[8+8]
5. Write the factors that a
ect the performance of WJM (water Jet mchine) process.
Discuss their e
ect in brief. [16]
6. (a) What are the v arious defects obtained in EDM and wire EDM processes and
mention the methods of elimination?
(b) How the MRR, TWR, roughness and inaccuracy in machining by EDM is
a
ected by v arious parameters? [8+8]
7. (a) Di
erentiate between EBM and LBM considering atleast
ve aspects?
(b) Compare the edge production in EBM and LBM. What are the factors in
uencing edge for maintain in both the processes? [8+8]
8. Describe the \self adjusting feature" in ECM. [16]
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