Code :R7410309 1

IV B.Tech I semester (R07) Regular Examinations, November/December 2010

UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the advantages and limitation of conventional machining processes over uncon-
ventional machining processes?
(b) What are the critical factors in process selection of unconventional machining?

2. Describe the working principle and mechanics of metal removal for abrasive jet machining.

3. Describe the elements and working principle of ultrasonic machining process.

4. (a) Differentiate between electro chemical storing and deburring?

(b) Describe the estimation of MRR and factors involved in ECM.

5. (a) Describe the working principle, with a neat sketch of EDM.

(b) Discuss the mechanism of metal removal in EDM.

6. Describe the process parameters , accuracy of cut and principle of laser beam machining.

7. Describe the process working principle of chemical machining. What are maskants and etchants
used in the process?

8. Write short notes on:

(a) Working principle of magnetic flow finishing.

(b) Limitations of ultrasonic machining.

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Code :R7410309 2
IV B.Tech I semester (R07) Regular Examinations, November/December 2010
UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) What are the general considerations in selection of unconventional machining processes?
(b) What are the suitable materials for unconventional machining?

2. Describe the working principles of abrasive jet and abrasive water jet machining, enumerating
various differences between processes.

3. Describe working principle of and economic considerations in ultrasonic machining.

4. Explain the working principle advantages and applications of chemical machining.

5. Discuss the process parameters, the applications and limitations of EDM process.

6. Discuss the generations and control of electron beam machining. What are the applications of
laser beams?

7. Describe the working principle of plasma arc machining. Discuss the metal removal mechanism.

8. Write short notes on:

(a) Electro stream drilling.

(b) Applications of ultrasonic machining.

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Code :R7410309 3
IV B.Tech I semester (R07) Regular Examinations, November/December 2010
UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) List out various thermal machining processes.

(b) What are the applications and limitations of unconventional machining processes?

2. (a) Describe the working principle of abrasive jet machining with a neat sketch.
(b) What are the process variables and their effect in material removal.

3. What are the applications, limitations and working principle of ultrasonic machining?

4. (a) Describe the working principle of ECM.

(b) What are the economic considerations in ECM?

5. Describe the working principle of electric discharge grinding and wire cut EDM.

6. (a) Draw comparisons between thermal and non thermal machining processes.
(b) What are the applications of laser beams?

7. Describe the working principle of plasma arc machining and process parameters in metal re-
moval.

8. Write short notes on:

(a) Magnetic abrasive finishing.

(b) Applications of abrasive jet machining.

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Code :R7410309 4
IV B.Tech I semester (R07) Regular Examinations, November/December 2010
UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Describe the classification of various unconventional machining processes.

(b) What are the applications and limitations of unconventional machining processes.

2. (a) Describe metal removal rates and factors considered in it for abrasive jet machining.
(b) Describe working principle of water jet machining with a sketch.

3. Describe the process parameters of material removal , working principle of ultrasonic machining.

4. (a) Describe the working principles of electrochemical grinding.

(b) Describe the estimation of material removal rates and factors in ECM.

5. Describe working principle and process variants of EDM. What are limitations of EDM?

6. Describe the principle and applications of laser beam machining.

7. What are the applications of plasma in industries? Describe metal removal mechanism in
plasma arc machining.

8. Write short notes on:

(a) Abrasive flow finishing.

(b) Applications of abrasive jet machining.

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