1. Write the Need for Non Traditional machining methods.

2. What are applications of modern machining processes.

3. Name different types abrasives used in AJM,WJM and
USM
4. Discuss importance of unconventional machining methods.
5. List advantages of Non Traditional machining methods.
6. Distinguish between Traditional and Non traditional
machining methods.
7. Name the carrier gases used in Abrasive Jet Machining
process.
8. List limitations of Traditional machining methods.
9. Classify Unconventional machining processes.
10. Specify the Process parameters affecting the MRR in
Abrasive Jet Machining.

1. AJM is not recommended to machine ductile

materials. Why?
2. Describe the function of tool holder in USM.
3. List benefits of AJM over WJM.
4. Name the carrier gases used in Abrasive Jet
Machining process.
5. What are the Limitations of WJM.
6. Write about MRR in USM.
7. Write the principle involved in WJM.
8. What kind of materials are suitable for WJM.
9. Why USM is preferrable for machining hard
metals.
10.What is the principle of ultrasonic machining
processes?

1. Write the applications of AJM.

2. What are the applications of USM?
3. What are the Limitations of USM.
4. Write the principle involved in AJM.
5. List advantges of AJM.
6. What are various types of energy sources used in Non
conventional machining processes?
7. What are the Limitations of AJM.
8. Compare AJM and WJM.
9. Write the principle involved in USM.
10. Describe the functions of ultrasonic transducer in USM.

1.What is the use of Mask?

2.What are the Variables of chemical machining?
3.What is the purpose of etchants in chemical machining?
4.Name the etchants used in chemical machining process.
5.List applications of Chemical Machining.
6.What is the principle involed in chemical machining.
7.What is the use of Etchant.
8.Define Metal Removal Rate in ECM.
9.Define Metal Removal Rate in Chemical Machining.
10.Mention the use of maskant in chemical machining.

1.What is the basic principle of ECG process.

2.Name some of the maskants used in Chemical Machining.
3.What is the purpose of abrasives in electro chemical
grinding?
4.What is the basic principle of ECM process.
5.List the various functions of electrolyte in ECM.
6.What is the principle of ECG?
7.Mention the materials used to make the tool electrode EDM.
8.What is the principle of Electro Chemical Deburring?
9.List benefits of ECG.
10.What are the limitations of ECM process.

1. Write the basic principle of WIRE EDM process.

2. Name any two electrolyte used in ECM.
3. What are the process parameters and variables of EDM?
4. List the various properties of good dielectric fluid.
5. Write the basic principle of EDM process.
6. What are the applications of IBM.
7. What are the applications of EBM.
8. Write the basic principle of EDG process.
9. What is function of servo mechanism in Electric Discharge
Machining?
10. Write the basic principle of IBM process.

1. Specify the purpose of dielectric medium in Electric

Discharge Machining.
2. What are the applications of LBM.
3. Mention the basic requirements of tool material for
Electric Discharge Machining.
4. What are the applications of EDG.
5. What are the limitations of Wire EDM Process.
6. Write the basic principle of EBM process.
7. Write the basic principle of LBM process.
8. What are the applications of EDM.
9. Write the basic principle of PAM process.
10. List the applications of Laser Beam Machining.

1. What is the function of ruby crystal in laser beam machining?

2. What is function of capacitor bank in Laser Beam Machining?
3. Define the term plasma in plasma arc machining.
4. What is the function of electron gun in electron beam machining?
5. What are the gases used in Plasma Arc Machining?
6. What is transferred arc type plasma?
7. What is non transferred arc type plasma?
8. Mention the advantages of chemical machining.
9. Compare EBM and EDM.
10. List any three advantages of electron beam machining.

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Define the terms metrology and legal metrology.

Enumerate the objectives of metrology.
State the need of precession measurement.
Explain the terms Line standard and end standard.
State the application of Sine bar.
Define the terms Fit and Allowance.
How do you classify Fits?
What is interchangeability?
Define the terms Precession and Accuracy and describe
the methods to achieve them.
10. Enumerate the instruments used for angular measurements.

1.What are the properties of a good penetrant?

2.Explain Pulse Echo Testing technique.
3.Which pre-cleaning method may be used with either
a solvent or a detergent solution?
4.Which of the developers is applied by spray only?
5.What are the different methods applied for applying
penetrants in LPT?
6.What is Non-destructive Testing?
7.What does NDT, NDE and NDI stand for and is
there a difference?
8.What is the magnetization techniques used in MPT?
9.What are the various visual Inspection methods and
tools used for non destructive testing?
10.Name some NDT inspection methods.

1. Distinguish between conventional and unconventional

manufacturing processes and explain the factors that should
be considered during the selection of an appropriate
unconventional machining process for a given job
2. Explain that need for unconventional machining and
classify different non traditional machining processes based
upon the type of energy.
3. Compare and contrast the various unconventional
machining process on the basis of type of energy
employed, material removal rate, transfer media and
economical aspects.
4. Explain why modern machining methods are used. How
are they classified? Give one example for each category.
5. Explain various considerations to be followed in process
selection for modern manufacturing processes.

1. Discuss in detail the classification of modern machining

processes with applications of each.
2. Explain why unconventional machining methods are used.
How are they classified? Explain.
3. Explain about various processes suitable for machining
different materials in modern manufacturing processes.
4. Mention various reasons for the development of modern
machining processes and explain the classification of
unconventional machining methods.
5. Explain the importance of modern machining processes
compared to conventional processes and classification with
applications.

1. Summarise the mechanism involved in Material Removal Rate in

ultrasonic machining with neat sketch of experimental set up and
variation of process parameters. Explain the elements of USM with a
neat sketch.
2. Explain the process of Water Jet Machining Process with neat sketch
and write applications. What are the main advantages and
disadvantages and industrial applications of WJM process?
3. Describe any one mechanical energy based non traditional machining
process that uses abrasives and mechanism of metal removal is
erosion with a neat diagram and its advantages and disadvantages.
4. Describe all the elements of AJM process and its working principle
with a neat sketch.
5. Define the term ultrasonic machining and explain how material
removal rate occurs with applications, advantages and limitations.

1. With a neat sketch explain the working principle of USM

process and different elements in it. What are the
advantages, limitations and applications of USM?
2. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of USM
giving its advantages and disadvantages and its
application.
3. Illustrate the mechanism involved in abrasive jet
machining with a neat sketch and its applications.
4. Discuss how ultrasonic machining is carried out and
mechanism in removing material from work piece with
process parameters and advantages.
5. With a neat sketch explain the working principle of AJM
process and different elements in it. What are the
advantages, limitations and applications of USM?

1. Discuss the surface finish, accuracy and economic aspects of

ECM.Explain briefly electro chemical honing and deburring
processes with neat sketches.
2. Describe working principle and elements of chemical
machining and the factors on which selection of resist for use in
chemical machining.
3. Why surface finish obtained in case of chemical machining of
alloys is poor? Explain in brief.
4. Explain the difference between Chemical Machining and
Electro Chemical Machining. Explain in detail the principle
involved in chemical machining process with necessary
diagrams.
5. Discuss one electro chemical energy based non traditional
machining process which uses electrolyte and specify its
advantages and applications.

1. Review about material removal rate in electro chemical

machining process and explain the mechanism involved in it
with a detailed diagram.
2. Describe the method of chemical machining with help of
diagram and photo resist masks
3. Explain the working principle ECG with neat sketch.
Describe the process parameters and the variables of
chemical machining.
4. Define the term electrochemical grinding and explain how
material removal rate occurs with applications, advantages
and limitations.
5. Explain the working principles of Electro Chemical
Machining and Electro Chemical Grinding processes with
neat sketches.

1. Summarise the mechanism involved in Material removal

rate for wire cut electro discharge machining with neat
sketch of experimental set up and explain the variations of
process parameters.
2. Review about material removal rate in Electro Discharge
Machining and mechanism involved in it with a detailed
diagram explain its process parameters with graphs.
3. Discuss in detail about the Electro Discharge Machining
process and variables that influence the rate of material
removal in the machining.
4. Describe the method of Electric Discharge Machining with
help of diagram with its advantages and limitations.
5. Explain with a neat sketch the working, advantages and
limitations of wire EDM process.

1. Explain one unconventional machining process which

involves electrical erosion of work piece particles under
travelling wire with advantages.
2. Explain the principle of electron beam machining and
discuss in detail about the process variables that influence
material removal rate.
3. Describe the method of electron beam machining with help
of diagram and mention its advantages and limitations.
4. With neat sketch explain the process of Electron Beam
Machining and list its application and limitations.
5. Illustrate the mechanism involved laser beam machining
with a neat sketch with applications.

1. Describe any one thermo electric energy based non

traditional machining process that uses optical energy with a
neat diagram and its advantages and disadvantages.
2. Define the term laser beam machining and explain how
material removal rate occurs with applications, advantages
and limitations.
3. Illustrate the mechanism involved in plasma arc machining
with a neat sketch with applications.
4. Summarise the mechanism involved in Material removal
rate for plasma arc machining with neat sketch of
experimental set up.
5. Review about material removal rate in plasma arc
machining and mechanism involved in it with a detailed
diagram and process parameters.

1. Briefly explain the following Processes i) laser beam

Machining ii)electron beam Machining
2. Briefly explain the following Processes i) Plasma Arc
Machining ii)electron beam Machining
3. Briefly explain the following Processes i) laser beam
Machining ii) Plasma Arc Machining
4. Briefly explain the following Processes

i) Chemical

Machining ii)electron beam Machining

5. Briefly explain the following Processes
Machining ii)Chemical Machining

i) laser beam

1. Explain the following angular measurement methods using

rollers a)Measurement of angles by using rollers b)checking
the angle of taper plug guage using rollers
2. Explain with the help of neat sketches, the principle and
construction of auto-collimator.
3. Explain with the help of neat sketch, the constuction and
working of Mechanical Comparator .
4. Write a short notes on: a) Linear measurements b) Angular
measurements c) Slip guages
5. Explain with the help of neat sketch, the constuction and
working of Mechanical Comparator .

1. Write a short notes on: a) Sine bars b) Spirit levels c) AutoCollimators

2. Explain with the help of neat sketch, the construction and
working of Reed Comparator .
3. Write a short notes on: a)Limits b) Fits c)Tolerances and
allowances
4. Explain with the help of neat sketch, the construction and
working of Sigma Comparator .
5. Write a short notes on: a) Hole basis and shaft basis
systems b) Interchangeability c) Selective Assembly

1. What is the principle of Dye penetrant Testing? Explain the various

steps involved in this method in detail. What are the merits and
demerits of this method?
2. What is the principle of Magnetic particle Testing? Explain the
various steps involved in this method in detail. What are the merits
and demerits of this method?
3. What is the principle of ultrasonic Testing? Explain the various steps
involved in this method in detail. What are the merits and demerits of
this method?
4. What is the principle of Radiographic Testing? Explain the various
steps involved in this method in detail. What are the merits and
demerits of this method?
5. What is the principle of Liquid penetrant Testing? Explain the
various steps involved in this method in detail. What are the merits
and demerits of this method?

1. Explain any one non destructive testing method in-detail which works
on
the capillarity principle. Also mention the various steps involved in
this method in detail. What are the merits and demerits of this method?
2. Explain any one non destructive testing method in-detail which works on
the Magnetic flux effect . Also mention the various steps involved in this
method in detail. What are the merits and demerits of this method?
3. Explain any one non destructive testing method in-detail which works on
the Sound reflection principle. Also mention the various steps involved in
this method in detail. What are the merits and demerits of this method?
4.Explain any one non destructive testing method in-detail which works
with the X-rays. Also mention the various steps involved in this method in
detail. What are the merits and demerits of this method?
5.Write a short notes on : a) Magnetic particle testing b) Liquid penetrant
Testing