Question Paper Code: 20M02003 R20
QIS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY: ONGOLE
(AUTONOMOUS)
II B. Tech - II Semester Regular Examinations, July-2023
METAL CUTTING & MACHINE TOOLS
(ME)
Date: 12/07/2023 Time: 3:00 Hours Max.Marks: 70
PART - A
Answer the following. (5 * 2 =10 Marks)
Mark C BT
1 s O L
a How does the rake angle affect the life of the cutting tool? 2 1 2
)
b Differentiate between Turret and Capstan lathes. 2 2 2
)
c How is drill sizes designated? 2 4 1
)
d Differentiate between up milling and down milling. 2 5 2
)
e What are the applications of super finishing operations? 2 6 1
)
PART - B
Answer one question from each unit. All questions carry equal marks (6 * 10=60 marks)
UNIT –I Marks CO BTL
2 In an orthogonal cutting experiment with a tool of rake angle α=7 0, 10 1 3
the chip thickness was found to be 2.5 mm when the uncut chip
thickness was set to 1 mm. Find: i) the shear angle, β, ii) the
friction angle γ, assuming that Merchant’s formula holds good.
(OR)
3 Draw Merchant’s Circle Diagram and derive expressions to show 10 1 6
the relationships among the different forces acting on a cutting tool
and different parameters involved in metal cutting.
UNIT –II
4 a) Explain in detail the single-spindle automatic lathe and compare it 5 2 4
with multi spindle automatic lathe.
b) Explain briefly the following lathe operations: 5 2 2
i) Facing ii) Threading iii) Knurling iv) Forming
(OR)
5 a) How does the apron mechanism of a lathe works? Explain with the 5 2 2
help of a neat diagram.
b) How the sizes of Turret and Capstan lathes specified? 5 2 2
UNIT –III
6 a) Explain the working of a hydraulic quick return mechanism of a 5 3 5
shaper.
b) Determine the cutting speed and machining time per cut when the 5 3 5
work piece having40 mm diameter and is rotated at 300 rpm. The
feed given is 0.1mm/rev and length of cut is 65mm.
(OR)
7 a) Explain the working of a slotted disc mechanism for driving the 5 3 5
ram of a slotting machine.
b) Explain the working of Planning machine? 5 3 2
UNIT –IV
8 What are the common operations that can be performed on a 10 4 2
drilling machine? Explain any four of them with neat diagrams.
(OR)
9 List out the essential characteristics required in the proper design 10 4 2
of jigs and fixtures. Explain them.
UNIT –V
10 a) What is the working principle involved in a milling operation. 5 5 2
b) Explain and solve how to make 51 divisions on a work piece by 5 5 2
using compound indexing method.
(OR)
11 Sketch and describe the following milling cutters. 10 5 2
i) Slab milling ii) Face milling iii) Staggered teeth side mill.
UNIT –VI
12 a) Write any seven advantages of center less grinding. 5 6 2
b) Explain about reciprocating table type surface grinders. 5 6 2
(OR)
13 a) Explain the classification of grinding machines 5 6 2
b) What are the different types of bonds used in the manufacture of 5 6 2
abrasive wheels? Explain.
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