DEPARTMENT RECORDS DOC.NO.

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The Kavery Engineering College, DATE :

DEPARTMENT OF
Mecheri, Salem District. PAGE : 1 OF 09
ACADEMIC YEAR:
YEAR/SEM/SEC: III /VI /A
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT CODE & NAME: ME 6004 UCM STAFF INCHARGE: M.RAVISANKAR

UNIT - I (TWO MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
What is meant by conventional machining processes? MAY-09
1.
What is meant by unconventional machining processes? MAY-12
2.
What is thermal energy method of unconventional machining? Apr-13
3.
What is an electro chemical energy method of unconventional machining? May -14
4.
What is chemical energy method of unconventional machining? MAY 12
5.
What is mechanical energy method of unconventional machining? Apr !4
6.
List the unconventional machining process which uses mechanical energy. MAY-09
7.
List the unconventional machining process, which uses thermal or heat energy. MAY10
8.
List the unconventional machining process, which uses electro chemical energy. APR 09
9.
Name the unconventional machining processes which are used to remove maximum MAY 10
10.
material.
How non-traditional machining processes are classified? DEC 13
11.
Enlist the requirement that demands the use of advanced machining process. APR 12
12.
Why unconventional mechanical machining process is not so effective on soft metals Apr14
13.
like aluminum?
List the unconventional machining process which uses mechanical energy? DEC 13
14.
What are the characteristics of unconventional machining process? Apr-13
15.
What are the disadvantages of using abrasives again and again? May -14
16.
What are the different types of nozzles heads used in AJM? MAY 12
17.
Why oxygen should not be used in AJM? Apr !4
18.
What are the different types abrasives used in AJM? MAY-09
19.
Reuse of abrasives is not recommended in AJM. Why? MAY10
20.
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ACADEMIC YEAR:
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QUESTION BANK

UNIT - I (SIXTEEN MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
Compare the mechanical and electrical energy process in terms of physical MAY-09,MAY-11
1. parameters, shape capabilities, process capabilities and process economy.

2. State the needs for unconventional machining process. MAY-09,MAY-10

Compare conventional and unconventional machining processes MAY-11,MAY-12

3.

4. Explain the classification of unconventional machining processes MAY-09,Apr-13

What do you understand by chip less machining and what harmful effect may such MAY-12
5.
machining have? Explain.
Make a comparison among various non-traditional machining processes in terms of MAY-12
6. the following. (1) Cavity-sinking (through) operation (2) pocketing operation
(3)Through cutting operations
Explain the factors that should be considered during the selection of an appropriate MAY-10
7. unconventional machining process for a given job
Compare and contrast the various unconventional machining process on the basis of APR 12
8. type of energy employed, material removal rate, transfer media and economical
aspects
Explain the process parameters that influence WJM.List the applications and MAY-09
9.
limitations of WJM

UNIT - II (TWO MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
State the working principle of Abrasive jet machining. .
1. MAY-09, Apr-13]
What are the abrasives used in AJM process? MAY-09,MAY-11
2.
What are the material used for nozzle manufacturing in AJM process? MAY-10,MAY-12
3.
Name the carrier gases used in AJM process. MAY-09
4.
What is the transfer medium in AJM? MAY-10
5.
What are the desirable properties of carrier gas in AJM? MAY-11
6.
List any four advantage OF AJM process. DEC 13
7.
List any two disadvantage of AJM process. MAY 12
8.
What are the application of AJM process? MAY-09,MAY-11
9.
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What are the factors that affect the material removal rate in AJM process? May 06
10.
Show the effect of abrasive jet pressure and grain size on the material removal rate in Apr 09
11.
AJM process.
12. What is water jet machining process? May 05

State the working principles of HJM process. Apr 10

13.
List the unique benefits offered by WJM process. Dec 04
14.
List the disadvantages of WJM process. Dec 04
15.
List the applications of WJM process , Dec 13
16.
Differentiate abrasive jet machining process and sand blasting process. Apr 06
17.
what is the effect of abrasive grain size on machining rate in USM May 05
18.
What are the types of work materials for USM Dec 04
19.
Write the applications of ultrasonic machining Dec 04
20.

UNIT - II (SIXTEEN MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS

1. Describe principle and equipments for Abrasive Jet Machining. MAY-10

Explain the principle of working of the AJM process with its advantages and DEC’07,MAY-
2. disadvantages. 10.MAY-11

Explain the working principle of the WJM process with its advantages and DEC’08,MAY-11,
3. disadvantages. MAY-12

Explain the following in details: (i) Types of transducers for USM. MAY-10
4. (ii) Speed mechanism in USM. . (iii) USM typical applications. (iv)
Abrasives for USM.
Explain the functions of transducer and horns used in USM. List the tools materials MAY-11
5.
used. .
Explain the working principle of the USM process with its advantages and MAY-12
6.
disadvantages. .
Briefly explain the effect of operating parameters on metal removal rate. List the MAY-09, MAY-10
7.
applications of USM. .
List the advantages , Disadvantages and limitations of USM May 05
8.
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UNIT - III (TWO MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
1. What is the working principle of EDM process?
MAY-10

2. What is the purpose of dielectric in EDM? MAY-09

3. What the basic requirements of tool material for EDM? Apr-13

4. Name the common tool materials. APR-11

5. Define tool wear ratio. MAY-11

Give the wear ratio of non-metallic electrode: DEC’07,MAY-

6.
10.MAY-11

What are the advantages of EDM process? DEC’08,MAY-11,

7.
MAY-12

8. What are the disadvantages of EDM process? Apr-13

9. List the applications of wire-cut EDM. MAY12

10. What is the function of servo mechanism in EDM? MAY-11

11. List the applications of EDM May 05

What are the materials that cannot be used for machining in EDM process? Dec’07, May-11,
12.
MAY12

13. What are the shape of electrode in travelling wire EDM process? MAY12

14. What are the voltages, amperes and temperatures involved in EDM process? May 05

Name the common dielectric fluids used in EDM. Dec’07, May-11,

15.
MAY12
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ACADEMIC YEAR:
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QUESTION BANK

UNIT - III (SIXTEEN MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS

1. Explain the principle of working of EDM process with sketch. Dec’07, May-11,
MAY12

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the EDM process? MAY-11

3. Explain the principle of working of wire cut EDM process with a sketch. May’07, May10

4. List the advantages of wire cut EDM process. MAY-12

5. What are the tools (electrodes) used in EDM process. MAY-09

6. What are the functions of dielectric fluids used in EDM process? MAY-09

7. Explain about metal removal rate and surface finish in EDM process? APR-11

8. Explain the following: i) R-C circuit; ii) R-C-L circuit; iii) Rotary pulse generator MAY-10, MAY-11
circuit; iv) Controlled pulse Generated circuit.

UNIT - IV (TWO MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
1. State the principle of chemical machining process. MAY-11

What is the purpose of etchants in chemical machining? DEC’07,MAY-

2.
10.MAY-11

Name the etchants used in chemical machining process. DEC’08,MAY-11,

3.
MAY-12

4. What is the use of maskant in chemical machining? Apr-13

5. Name some of the maskants used in CHM. APR-11

6. Write the principle of ECM process. Dec’04, May-12

7. What are the requirements of tool materials in ECM process? APR-09

8. What are factors to be considered while designing the tool? APR-10

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9. State the function of electrolyte used in ECM process? APR-09

10. Name any two electrolyte used in ECM. May’05

11. What are the process parameters of electro chemical machining? May’05

12. Write down the applications of the chemical milling process. May-12

13. What are the materials used for tools in Electro chemical Machining? May 05

14. What are the process parameters of electro chemical machining? May 05

What are the advantages of ECM? DEC’07,MAY-

15.
10.MAY-11

What are the disadvantages of Electro Chemical Machining Process? DEC’08,MAY-11,

16.
MAY-12

17. List the applications of ECM process Apr-13

18. What are the limitations of ECM process APR-11

19. List the advantages of ECG process Dec’04, May-12

20. List the applications of ECG process APR-11

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ACADEMIC YEAR:
YEAR/SEM/SEC: III /VI /A
QUESTION BANK

UNIT - IV (SIXTEEN MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS

1. Explain the ECM process. Explain how a replica of the tool is obtained. APR-11, May10,
May-12

2. Explain the working principle of electrochemical discharge grinding and discuss the APR-10
process capabilities.

3. Explain the principle of ECG and ECH. May’07

4. What are the main advantages, disadvantages and applications of ECM process? May-12

5. List the requirements of tool material for ECM. Write the commonly used tool APR-11
materials.

6. List the advantages, disadvantages and applications of ECG process. May-09

7. List the requirements of tool material for ECM. Write the commonly used tool May-12
materials.

8. Explain Electro-chemical honing process with neat sketch. May’07, May-11

9. Write short notes on photo resist maskant, screen print maskant. May-12

10. What are the factors influencing the selection of maskants in chemical machining May-12
process.

UNIT - V (TWO MARKS)

REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
State the working principle of EBM.
1. MAY-11
Explain why EBM process is performed usually in a vacuum chamber. MAY-10
2.
Name two methods of focusing the electron beam. MAY-10
3.
Why the deflection coil is is provided for electron beam machining? May’05
4.
List any two advantages of EBM. MAY-09
5.
What is the acronym of LASER? May’05, MAY-12
6.
7. List the limitations of EBM. MAY-11
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8. What are the applications of EBM? MAY-09

9. What is plasma? MAY-11

10. State the working principle of PAM. May-09

11. What are the gases used in PAM? May’05

12. What are the types of plasma arc torches? MAY-11

List any two advantages of PAM DEC’07,MAY-

13. 10.MAY-11

What is the basic requirements of laser welding? DEC’08,MAY-11,

14. MAY-12

15. What materials can be machined by using laser beam ? Apr-13

16. List any two advantages of LBM. APR-11

17. What are the Applications of LBM. Dec’04, May-12

What is plasma? May-10

18.

19. What are the hases used in PAM ? May 05

20. What is transferred arc type plasma? Dec 04

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