OR

4. a) What do you understand by foundry mechanization? Explain in

detail
b) What are the advantages of mechanization of foundry? Explain
in brief
UNIT-III
5. What do you understand from destructive and non-destructive
testing methods of inspecting welding? Explain any two methods
in detail

6
6

12

OR

6. Describe with the help of neat sketch Laser beam Welding method
and their specific merits, demerits and applications

12

UNIT-IV
7. What are the various heat treatments and surface treatments for
weldments? Explain

12

OR

8. Discuss various methods of surface treatments to casting processes

12

UNIT-V
9. a) What are the benefits of rapid prototyping? How do you classify
the rapid prototype system?
b) Differentiate between Agile and Lean manufacturing

6
6

OR

10. Explain the following with examples

a) Concurrent Engineering
b) Re-engineering concept

6
6

[08/VIII S/112]

[April-12]

[EURME 844]

B.Tech. Degree Examination

Mechanical Engineering
VIII SEMESTER
ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(Effective from the admitted batch 200809)

Time: 3 Hours
Max.Marks: 60
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNIT-I
1. Explain in detail the following
a) Electromagnetic forming
b) Hydro static extrusion process

6
6

OR

2. a) What do you understand by High energy rate forming? Explain

in detail
b) Explain briefly what are the different tools used for metal
forming process
UNIT-II

7
5

3. a) Describe with the help of neat sketch shell mould casting process.
State its advantages, dis-advantages and generation applications
8
b) List the defects generally occurring from the following, stating the
precautions necessary to prevent them:
i) Improper pouring technique
ii) High moisture content in sand
4