THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN ENGINEERING – LEVEL 03
DMX3206 – Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021
ASSIGNMENT 01
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) This assignment is based on Book - 1
(2) Answer all questions.
(3) Write your registration number clearly on your answer script.
(4) Send your answer scripts under registered cover to the address given below or deposit them in
the assignment box available at the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Research Lab in new
SNT building), Nawala.
THE COURSE CO-ORDINATOR IN DMX3206.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA
P.O.BOX 21, NAWALA, NUGEGODA.
(5) Last date of submission is 11th October 2021./ Inform in Later
(6) No late submissions will be accepted.
Course Information
➢ Students following the course Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (DMX3206) should
have concurrently registered and completed Workshop Practice (MEW3001 or DMW3001) of
the new curriculum or Basic Training I & II (MEW3101 & MEW3102) in the old curriculum
before participating in laboratory classes of Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
(DMX3206).
➢ It must also be noted that you can download Assignment 01 &02 of Introduction to
Manufacturing Processes (DMX3206) from the web. (MYOUSL and LearnOUSL)
➢ The model answers to assignments will be uploaded to the web within two weeks after the
submission date.
➢ No late assignment submissions will be accepted under any circumstances.
➢ Please follow the activity diary and it contain all information’s regarding the Workshop
Technology course
➢ Schedule of laboratory practical given in MYOUSL and LearnOUSL.
Academic Coordinator : H.S. Lakmal Perera
Telephone : 0777290079 / 0112881313
Course Coordinator : Dilum Thimbiripola
Telephone : 0717083488/ 0112881585
Recommended Books:
1. Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Mikell P. Groover
2. Introduction to Basic Manufacturing Processes and Workshop Technology: Rajender Singh
3. Manufacturing Engineering and Technology: Serope Kalpakjain and Steven R Schimid
4. Workshop Technology Part I, Part II, Part III: W.A.J. Chapman
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Question 01 – (25 Marks)
(a) i. Define the term of manufacturing and explain it’s used.
ii. Define all classifications of the manufacturing process.
iii. State the future treads in the manufacturing field.
(b) i. State the classification of engineering materials and explain all terms.
ii. Define engineering materials and important features.
(c) Briefly descript parts of a cupola and explain how to charge a cupola.
(d) Write the applications of steel and describe each of them.
Question 02 – (20 Marks)
(a) Define the Metrology.
(b) State the classification of linear measuring instruments and state the classification of angular
measuring instruments.
(c) State the advantages and limitations of destructive and non-destructive testing.
(d) i. What are the basic heat treatment process and explain them.
ii. What is the case hardening process?
Question 03 – (20 Marks)
(a) What are the methods used for the protection of metals from corrosion and explain them?
(b) Explain the hot metal spray including process and application.
(c) Explain the powder coating.
(d) Describe the vapor deposition.
Question 04 – (20 Marks)
(a) What are the two main categories of modern method of welding?
(b) State the gas welding component and briefly explain each of them.
(c) What are the three types of welding flames explain?
(d) i. What are the welding positions and joints used in arc welding?
ii. Explain electric arc welding.
Question 05 – (15 Marks)
(a) State the general defects in welding and methods of testing.
(b) Briefly explain
• TIG/ MIG welding
• Soldering
• Brazing
• Adhesive bonding
• Mechanical fastening
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