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Sub - Machine Tool Design

Chapter No 3 & 4
1) How resultant stiffness is calculated if elastic elements are arranged in
series and parallel?
2) What are the functions and requirements of spindle unit?
3) How optimum spacing between spindle supports is decided?
4) Explain with sketches preloading of angular contact ball bearing and its
advantages?
5) What is effect of machine tool compliance on machining accuracy /
process capability?
( Derive an expression for total compliance of machine tool )
6) Which are the various criteria to select types of bearings? Give examples?
7) How number of supports, their locations and balancing plays role in
stiffness of machine tool spindle?
8) Discuss the basic design and functional requirements of guideways used
for machine tools. Draw a sketch of guideway profile used for lathe.
9) Derive an expression for total deflection of the spindle nose due to
bending and due to compliance of spindle supports.
10)

If a uniform shaft of length l is being machined between centre

A and B on a lathe show that the minimum deflection

shaft is given as

Y min of the

Y min = ( / (1+))* (Y Amax)

Where

=KA / KB = Stiffness of centre A (Head stock) / stiffness

of centre B (Tail stock) and

component of cutting force

Y A max = PY/KA

where

PY is radial

11)
Derive the expression for the optimum design criteria for strength
and stiffness for machine tool structure
12)

Compare flat and cylindrical guideways on the following points

a) Accuracy of alignment
b) Stability of sliding member

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c) Chip disposal
d) Wear
13)
With the help of sketches explain various types of slide ways used
in machine tool indicating their advantages and limitations.
14)
Discuss the functions of spindles and draw the sketches of spindles
used in lathe and drilling machine
15)
Sketch the different types of slideways and their combinations used
in machine tools. State the application of each one.
16)
State the factors influencing for spindle design for the rigid and
sound operation of machine tools
17)
Design criteria and derive a expression considering average
pressure acting on slideways for wear resistance.
18)

Design criteria of slideways for stiffness

19)

Design considering of antifriction guideways and its advantages.

20)

Design considering of ball screw and sliding friction power screws

21)

Design consideration in sliding bearings used for spindles.

22)

Explain importance of bearing preloading in spindle design

23)

Methods of adjusting clearances in slideways ,explain with sketches

24)
Explain process capability of a machine tool and how it is improved
( Ref Book Machine tool Engineering by Nagpal . Page No 336 )