ASSIGNMENT 1
COURSE : MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
COURSE CODE : BTD1143
COURSE COORDINATOR : MOINUDDIN MOHAMMED QUAZI
DATE : 12 JUNE 2023
DURATION : 3 HOURS
SESSION/SEMESTER : SESSION 2022/2023 SEMESTER II
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. This examination paper consists of TWO (2) questions. Answer ALL questions.
2. All answers to a new question should start on a new page.
3. All the calculations and assumptions must be clearly stated.
4. Candidates are not allowed to bring any materials other than those allowed by the
invigilator into the examination room.
QUIZ REQUIREMENTS:
1. Open Book, the usage of book to write the answers is recommended
2. Use as many Diagrams as possible to explain concepts
3. The drawing of Process flow diagram PDF is mandatory
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
This examination paper consists of THREE (3) printed pages including the front page.
CONFIDENTIAL 2223II/BTD1143
QUESTION 1 [10 MARKS] SEPARATE PAGE
In one single page answer all the questions using uploaded and highlighted book chapter
i. What is difference in sand casting and die casting process ? Give examples of products
made from them
ii. Why is the control of volume of the blank important in closed-die forging?
iii. Advantages of using a lubricant in forging operations.
iv. Draw a process flow diagram (PFD) for forging process starting from a pre-cast bloom
and finish at final product of connecting rod.
[4 Marks]
[CO1, PO1, C3]
v. Distinguish between direct and indirect extrusion.
vi. Why is friction a factor in determining the ram force in direct extrusion but not a factor
in indirect extrusion?
vii. Indicate some of the advantages of cold working relative to warm and hot working
process
[3 Marks]
[CO1, PO1, C3]
viii. Draw a process flow diagram of any product made from powder metallurdy process?
ix. What is the technical difference between mixing and blending in powder metallurgy?
x. The powder metallurgy detailed process description including powders, compaction,
sintering and post processing?
[3 Marks]
[CO1, PO1, C3]
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QUESTION 2 [10 MARKS] SEPARATE PAGE
Using Book chapter find the following answers to the questions below
i. Identify the three basic types of sheet metalworking operations and draw their basic
diagrams
ii. In blanking of a circular sheet-metal part, is the clearance applied to the punch diameter
or the die diameter?
iii. What is the difference between a blanking, punching, cutoff operation and a parting
operation?
iv. Define drawing in the context of sheet metalworking and show some examples
v. What are some of the possible defects in extrusion sheet-metal parts?
[5 Marks]
[CO3, PO3, C3]
vi. What is the difference between a blind hole and a through hole? What is the
significance or applications of that difference?
vii. Explain the functions of the saddle on a lathe?
viii. Why are milling machines typically equipped with more than one cutter?
ix. Describe the types of machining operations that can be performed on a milling
machine?
[4 Marks]
[CO3, PO3, C3]
x. With the help of diagrams define friability and role of dressing?
(Hint: Use book to get the answer)
[1 Marks]
[CO3, PO3, C3]
END OF ASSIGNMENT
