Code.

No: 36057
R05 SET-1
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY
(METALLURGY & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) Discuss the developmental steps in foundry.

b) Make neat sketch of sweep pattern and explain its advantages. [8+8]

2.a) What are the advantages and applications of plaster mould casting?
b) What is the composition of moulding sand? What role is played by the individual
elements? [8+8]

3.a) Why is permanent mould casting is known as `near net shape’ casting? Discuss.
b) Write the product applications of Semi-Centrifugal and Centrifugal Casting methods.
[8+8]

4.a) What are different types of gates? Describe them.

b) What is the ideal profile of a sprue? Explain how it is actually practiced? [8+8]

5.a) Describe the solidification of a pure metal with a neat sketch.

b) Differentiate between directional and nondirectional solidification. [8+8]

6.a) Discuss the relative requirements of foundry furnaces suitable for melting Alluminium
and Copper alloys.
b) Why is not the cupola furnace used for melting steel? [8+8]

7. Discuss about recent developments in casting with regard to moulds and cores. [16]

8. With the help of neat sketches explain various defects arising due to moulding. Suggest
remedies also. [16]

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 Code.No: 36057
R05 SET-2
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY
(METALLURGY & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a) What is permeability and why is it important in moulding sand?

b) Define shrinking allowance and indicate its value for some of the common metals.
[8+8]

2.a) With the help of a line diagram explain CO2 moulding.

b) List and explain with the help of sketches some of the common and special types of cores
employed in foundry practice. [8+8]

3.a) Write the steps for making a casting by die casting process.
b) Sketch and explain the constructors and working of centrifugal casting. [8+8]

4.a) Calculate the size of a cylindrical rises(Height and diameter equal) necessary to feed a
slab casting 45 × 45 × 20 cm3 with a side riser, casting poured horizontally in to the
mould. Use Eaine’s equation take constants as a = 0.15, b = 0.05 and
c = 1.0.
b) List and explain the general design consideration in gate design. [8+8]

5.a) What is meant by directional solidification? Explain why directional solidification is

preferred in foundries.
b) Explain the role of runners and rises in-free flow of metals in mould. [8+8]

6.a) What are the functions of flux in melting metals and alloys?
b) What are crucible furnaces? Where are they preferred and why? [8+8]

7.a) What is continuous casting? Discuss in detail.

b) Differentiate between cold setting and self setting processes. [8+8]

8. With the help of neat sketches explain various defects arising due to melting. Suggest
remedies also. [16]

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R05 SET-3
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY
(METALLURGY & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a) What is sand reconditioning? Explain clearly.

b) Explain the types of binding agents and additives which are employed in sand moulding
and the properties they process. [8+8]

2.a) What types of geometric features might require the use of cores?
b) Explain the shell moulding process. [8+8]

3.a) Sketch and explain the construction and working of hot chamber die casting process.
b) What are the advantages and applications of die casting? [8+8]

4.a) Explain the role of pouring basin in gating system. Discuss the features of different types
of pouring basins.
b) What are open and blind rises? Give their advantages and drawbacks. [8+8]

5.a) Write notes on nucleation and grain growth related to casting.

b) “The castability of an alloy is dependent on its solidification temperature range”. Discuss.
[8+8]

6. With the help of a neat diagram explain the role of different zones of cupola furnace in
melting Gray-Iron. [16]

7.a) With the help of simple diagram explain full moulding process.
b) What are the advantages and applications of V-forming? [8+8]

8. With the help of neat sketches explain various defects arising due to pouring process.
Suggest remedies also. [16]

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 Code.No: 36057
R05 SET-4
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
III .B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY
(METALLURGY & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a) How does the size and shape of the sand grains relate to moulding sand properties?
b) What are the differences between expandable permanent moulds? [8+8]

2.a) Discuss the essential features of a core.

b) With the help of a diagram explain the steps involved in investment casting. [8+8]

3.a) Compare cold chamber and hot chamber method of die casting.
b) Why the mould in a permanent mould casting preheated? Discuss. [8+8]

4.a) Differentiate and explain vertical and horizontal gating system?

b) Discuss the requirements of good gating system. [8+8]

5.a) Discuss the role of casting volume and surface area as they relate to the total
solidification time.
b) Discuss the stages of contraction of metals in casting. [8+8]

6.a) What are the factors which govern the choice of a particular type of furnace for melting a
particular metal?
b) Discuss the effect of alloying elements on foundry characteristics. [8+8]

7. Give a detailed report on the recent developments in casting with regard to pouring and
solidification. [16]

8. With the help of neat sketches explain various defects arising due to faults coring.
Suggest remedies. [16]

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