Reg.No.

MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Manipal University, Manipal 576 104

III SEM. B.E. (MECHANICAL ENGG.) DEGREE END SEMESTER (MAKE-UP)
EXAMINATIONS JANUARY 2009

SUBJECT: PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES (MEE-209)
REVISED CREDIT SYSTEM
( 09/01/2009 )
Time: 3 Hours. MAX.MARKS: 50

Instructions to Candidates:
Answer ANY FIVE FULL questions.
Draw sketches wherever necessary.






1A) Explain with a sketch the working of a permeabily tester for foundry
sand.

(05)

1B) Explain with a sketch the working of Electro slag welding. (05)

2) Draw a labeled sketch of a cupola and explain the different zones and
the reactions going on in these zones.

(10)

3A) How are rods of infinite length cast? Explain the method with a sketch (05)

3B) How are large diameter pipes of metal manufactured? Explain with a
sketch the method used.
(05)
4A) Explain with sketches the following rolling methods
a) Tandem rolling mills b) Planetary rolling mills

(05)

4B) How can brittle materials be extruded? Explain with a sketch. (05)

5A) Explain the method of drawing of tubes with a sketch.

(05)
5B) Draw a sketch of a compound die and explain its working. (05)

6) Write short notes of four Non-destructive methods of testing metals.

(10)



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