BME302
BME302
MODULE 1
What is a gating system? Explain the different types of gating systems with sketches.
Define the term "pattern" and explain any four pattern allowances with neat sketches.
Discuss the different types of molding sand and their applications in various casting
processes.
Explain the working principles of jolt type, squeeze type, and sand slinger molding
machines.
Describe the process of plaster mold casting. What are its advantages and limitations?
What are the factors that influence the selection of a casting alloy?
Compare and contrast the properties and applications of grey cast iron, white cast
iron, and malleable cast iron.
MODULE 2
Explain the construction and working of a resistance furnace. What are its
applications in foundry practice?
Describe the process of squeeze casting. What are its advantages over conventional
die casting?
Describe the process of continuous casting. What are its advantages in the production
of metal sections?
MODULE 3
Illustrate the following metal forming processes with neat sketches: bending, piercing,
and blanking.
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Explain the following yield criteria: Tresca yield criteria and Von-Mises yield criteria.
Explain the importance of temperature in metal forming and the differences between
hot working and cold working.
Explain how a tensile test is conducted. What information can be obtained from a
tensile test?
Discuss the effect of strain rate and temperature on the mechanical behavior of metals
during forming.
What is annealing? Explain the different stages of the annealing process and their
effects on the properties of metals.
Explain the process of forging with the aid of a neat sketch. What are the advantages
and limitations of forging?
Describe the rolling process. What are the different types of rolling mills?
Explain the process of extrusion with a neat sketch. What are the different types of
extrusion?
Describe the wire drawing process. What are the factors that affect the wire drawing
process?
MODULE 4
Explain the different types of flames produced in oxy-acetylene welding with neat
sketches.
Explain the MIG welding process with a neat sketch and mention its advantages,
disadvantages, and applications.
Explain the manual metal arc welding process with a neat sketch and mention its
advantages, disadvantages, and applications.
What are the different types of gas welding torches? Explain their construction and
applications.
Describe the different types of electrodes used in MMAW. How do they affect the
welding process and weld quality?
Explain the different modes of metal transfer in GMAW. How do they influence the
welding process?
What are the advantages and limitations of using different shielding gases in GTAW
and GMAW?
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MODULE 5
Explain the principle of friction stir welding (FSW). What are its advantages and
applications?
What are the different types of adhesive bonding? Explain their applications in
engineering.