Code No: RR312002 Set No.

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III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Using slip gauges, rollers and micrometers, explain the procedure for determi-
nation of :
i. Small end and big end diameters of a taper plug gauge
ii. The taper angle
(b) With the help of sketches. Describe a vernier type micrometer. How do you
calculate its least count ? [8+8]

2. (a) Discuss a neat sketch of Sine table and explain its applications, advantages
and limitations.
(b) A conical taper gauge is to be measured by the technique using Sine centre in
which the Sine Bar is set to one half of the included angle of the conical piece.
If the included angle of taper is intended to be 100 and the length of conical
taper gauge is 100 mm, calculate the height of block gauges required to set up
the 250 mm sine centres. Draw a neat sketch of required set up. [8+8]

3. (a) Describe various electrical surface finish measuring instruments with sketches.
Bring out their salient features
(b) Indicate how various surface roughness specifications are placed relative to the
symbol.List out various symbols of direction of lay and give their applications?
[8+8]

4. (a) Explain the concept of ‘Limit gauging’ by taking the example of gauging of
holes and shafts. Bring out the advantages and disadvantages of using limit
gauges
(b) Discuss about the tolerance and wear allowances on limit gauges. Give exam-
ples. [8+8]

5. (a) Name the mechanisms used in Sigma mechanical comparator and twisted strip
comparator and mention their advantages
(b) What do you mean by “magnification” as applied to a mechanical comparator?
List out basic methods of magnification used in comparators ? Explain the
importance of correct choice of magnification. [8+8]

6. (a) Listout different elements of a spur gear ? Indicate with a sketch. Name
the instruments used in the inspection of these elements with their expected
accuracies ? Discuss the salient features of a spur gear which needs checking
for accuracy ?

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(b) How do you use Gear pitch checking instrument for various applications. Dis-
cuss with a neat sketch about this instrument for measurement. [8+8]

7. (a) Differentiate between Quality and Inspection.Describe different method of In-

spection
(b) Discuss the role of statistical quality control in modern production technology.
[8+8]
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8. (a) Discuss the merits and demerits of adopting ISO-9000 system. Describe the
salient features of ISO system.
(b) Briefly discuss the following :
i. Total Quality Management
ii. Motivation for Quality Assurance [8+8]

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Code No: RR312002 Set No. 2
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain clearly with a sketch, a typical application of dial indicator for setting
up purposes on :
i. The milling mechine
ii. the drilling machine
In each case clearly state with diagram
A. The object of the test
B. The attachments required
C. The method of mounting the indicator
D. The motion to be used
(b) Describe various mechanisms to obtain high magnification in dial indicators.
[8+8]

2. (a) Explain how

i. angle of a workpiece
ii. taper plug gauge is measured with the help of angle gauges ?
Discuss with sketches.
(b) Calculate the angle of taper and minimum diameter of an internal taper from
the following readings ?
i. Diameter of bigger ball = 10.25 mm
ii. Diameter of smaller ball = 6.07 mm
iii. Height of top of bigger ball from datum = 30.13 mm
iv. Height of top of smaller ball from datum = 10.08 mm
[8+8]

3. (a) Explain the important parameters in surface finish measurement. Describe

Average Peak-to?Valley height method graphically. How surface finish is as-
sessed by this profile graph ?
(b) Surface finish on the flat faced surface of a turned workpiece is not to exceed
5µm Ra , the measurement to be made at a meter cut-off 0-8mm and to be
made at right angles to the machining marks (radially). Explain the meaning
of this specifications and how it would be shown on the drawing. [8+8]

4. (a) Describe the principle and working of a profile projector. What are its advan-
tage and applications ?

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(b) Show by means of sketch the gauge required for checking a Taper shaft. Discuss
in detail [8+8]

5. (a) With the help of neat sketches describe how a dial gauge may be used as ?
i. Comparator
ii. Part of limit gauge
iii. A fiducial indicator
iv. A test indicator
(b) What is meant by pneumatic comparator ? State some uses of air gauging?
State the mathematical relationship between measured length or thickness and
other related parameters. [8+8]

6. (a) Describe the method of measurement of effective diameter by 3 wire method.

Express how it can be evaluated mathematically ? Show by neat sketch with
a line diagram.
(b) Describe a pitch measuring machine. How it can be used ? What are its
limitations. [8+8]

7. (a) Discuss the reasons for using X and R charts simultaneously. Explain with
examples.
(b) The average fraction rejected is P = 0.75. Determine the 3 ‘σ’ control limits
for P-chart. [8+8]

8. (a) Explain a single sampling plan. Draw an O.C. Curve for a single sampling
plan :
n = 150
c=2
Mark the values of AQL and LTPD.
(b) A lot of 1000 units contain 50 defectives. A random sample of 4 units is taken.
Calculate the poisson probabilities that the sample will contain exactly 0, 1,
2 and 3 defectives.
What is the meaning of acceptance sampling by attributes ? [8+8]

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Code No: RR312002 Set No. 3
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Why the slip gauges are termed as “end standard” ? Explain the method of
making a required dimension with the help of slip gauge blocks. Why do we
require minimum number of gauge blocks for a given dimension ?
(b) State the instruments suitable for measuring :
i. A bar 150 mm diameter to within 0.06 mm
ii. The diameter of a bar which is 60 mm to within 0.10mm
iii. The length of a bar 220 mm long to within 0.5 mm
iv. A bar 75 mm diameter to within 0.8 mm
[8+8]

2. (a) Sketch two forms of Sine bars in general use. What are the important dimen-
sions of Sine bar and what precautions are necessary in its use ? Derive an
expression for the error any in the angle set up resulting from :
i. an error in the centre distance between rollers
ii. error in size of roller
iii. setting the Sine bar at angles more than 450
(b) How are angular measurements made ? Describe the instrument for angular
measurement correct upto a few seconds. [8+8]

3. (a) Why is the assessment of surface texture important ? Describe two methods
to obtain a numerical value of the texture from a given graphical record.
(b) How CLA index number is determined ? Explain why CLA index number
alone is not sufficient to specify the surface texture required and to make the
information complete, is any other thing to be specified. [8+8]

4. (a) Explain the concept of ‘Limit gauging’ by taking the example of gauging of
holes and shafts. Bring out the advantages and disadvantages of using limit
gauges
(b) Discuss about the tolerance and wear allowances on limit gauges. Give exam-
ples. [8+8]

5. (a) Explain the Johnson ‘Mikrokator’ with a neat sketch. Mention its character-
istics and uses.
(b) Discuss the following :
i. Constructional features of any mechanical comparator.

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ii. Constructional features and working of solex pneumatic comparator.[8+8]

6. (a) Describe the method of measurement of effective diameter by 3 wire method.

Express how it can be evaluated mathematically ? Show by neat sketch with
a line diagram.
(b) Describe a pitch measuring machine. How it can be used ? What are its
limitations. [8+8]

7. (a) How do you plot P-chart. How it differs from X and R charts. What are its
characteristics. Describe the steps involved in establishing P-charts.
(b) Given the following data :
N=8
Number
P of samples = 15
P X = 146.25
R = 22.64
Compute X and R control charts using 35 limits.
The items specifications are 10.0 ± 0.65, Assuming that the process is under
statistical control, to what extent is the process able to meet specification.
[8+8]

8. (a) Briefly describe the single and double sampling plans. How can they be differed
from sequential plans ?
(b) Describe the following :
i. Acceptance sampling
ii. Zero Defect programmes
iii. Rectification plans [8+8]

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Code No: RR312002 Set No. 4
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL
(Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the basic requirements to be fulfilled for calibration of slip gauges
by Interferometry ?
(b) Explain with a neat sketch about the working of NPL-Hilger Gauge Interfer-
ometer
(c) Discuss a brief note on slip gauge accessories ? What is the cross-section of a
slip gauge ? [4+8+4]

2. (a) Explain how a Sine Bar may be employed to determine the Taper angles of a
given component. What are the limitations of Sine Bars.
(b) “An angle of 1020 ? 8’ ? 42” is to be measured with the help of standard 13
pieces set of angle gauges and a square block. Sketch the combination [8+8]

3. (a) How are Ra and RMS values of surface finish of a surface assessed? Explain
with diagrams
(b) What are the various factors influencing surface finish. Explain them. How is
surface finish specified? Show with examples. Obtain the list of ISI symbols
of surface finish for various processes. [8+8]

4. (a) Discuss in detail about various types of plug, ring and snap gauges. Show with
necessary sketches. Give examples of each for checking various parameters ?
(b) Find the dimensions of GO and NOGO gauges to check the dimensions of a
shaft φ25+0.08
−0.04 considering gauge tolerance and wear tolerance. [8+8]

5. (a) What are the advantages of comparators over conventinal measuring instru-
ments ? Explain any one mechanical comparator and its working with the
help of sketch.
(b) Explain the principle and working of a Pneumatic comparator with a neat
sketch. [8+8]

6. (a) How do you measure effective diameter of Internal thread ? Which measuring
machine you have to use ? Deduce the expression for effective dia by this
method.
(b) Discuss the experimental set up to measure the pitch of an internal thread
[8+8]

7. (a) Briefly discuss the objectives of Statistical Quality control.

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(b) Draw a neat sketch of operating characteristic curve showing the different
zones. Also discuss the characterisitcs of OC curves. [8+8]

8. (a) Discuss the concept of Total Quality Management

(b) Construct the O.C. curve for the following single sampling plan:
N = 500
n = 150
C=2 [8+8]

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