Code No: ME16322

CHAITANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Autonomous)

BE (Mech) III/IV yr II Sem (Main) Examination May 2016
Metal Cutting and Machine Tool Engineering
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks:75
Note: Answer all questions from Section-A at one place in the same order
Answer any five questions from Section-B

Section - A (25 Marks)

1) What are the properties required for cutting tool material ? (3)
2) What are the tool materials for the following applications ? (2)
a) wood cutting tools b) cutting of non-metals
3) Explain the purpose of Chip-breakers. (3)
4) Explain how cutting fluids act as lubricants in metal cutting. (3)
5) Explain different modes of tool failure. (3)
6) Differentiate Capstan and Turret Lathes. (2)
7) Explain different methods of taper turning on Lathe. (3)
8) Compare Horizontal Boring machine and Drilling machine. (2)
9) Differentiate Shaper and Slotting machine. (2)
10) Compare Jig and Fixtures. (2)

Section - B (50 Marks)

11) Explain the single point tool geometry in ASA system, with neat
orthographic views. (10)
12) a) Explain the concept of Machinability and its criterions. (4)
b) Derive an equation for cutting speed which minimizes production cost. (6)
13) Explain different indexing methods on Universal Dividing Head. (10)
14) How a Grinding wheel is specified ? Discuss the importance, selection of (10)
each specification.
15) Classify the Following machine tools and discuss the application of each. (10)
a) Boring machines b) Planners
16) Discuss the 3-2-1 location principle for designing the fixtures, (10)
with neat sketches.
17) Explain the principle and applications of the following Un-Conventional
machining processes.
a) Ultrasonic Machining b) Abrasive Jet Machining (10)

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