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UNITII Mechanical Energy based

processes

Year : 2015
Sem. : EVEN

Subject Code

: S.Mahendiran
: ME2026

Branch

: AP/Mech.,
: Mechanical

Subject Name

: Unconventional Machining Process

Year/Sem.

: III /VI

Name of the Faculty

Design./Dept.

PARTA

1.

What is the transfer medium in AJM?

2.

Reuse of abrasives is not recommended in AJM. Why?

3.

What are the applications of AJM?

4.

Write the Disadvantages of AJM process?

5.

Give a summary of the abrasive of their application for different operation?

6.

What are the Process parameters affecting the MRR in AJM or important process
variables of AJM?(Nov./Dec. 2013) (Nov./Dec. 2012)

7.

Write the formula for MRR for ductile and brittle materials in AJM.

8.

What are the advantages of WJC over conventional cutting methods?(Nov./Dec. 2013)

9.

What are the applications of WJM? (May./June.2007)

10. What are the commonly used additives in WJM? (April/May 2013)
11. What are the types of work materials for USM?
12. Write the typical applications of USM.
13. What is the function of transducer? (Nov./Dec. 2012)
14. What are the magnetostrictive materials employed in USM? (April/May 2011)
15. What is the purpose of concentrator used in USM? (April/May 2013)
16. Why Abrasive Jet machining process is not recommended to machine ductile
materials? (Nov./Dec. 2011, Dec. 2014)
17. List any four variables in Abrasive Jet Machining that influence the MRR.
18. Show the effect of carrier gas pressure on MRR during AJM.(May/June 2012)
19. Show the effect of standoff distance on MRR during AJM.
20. Show the effect of mixing ratio on MRR during AJM.
21. List the unique benefit offered by WJM process.
22. What is the effect of abrasive grain size on Machining rate in USM?
23. List the process parameters of USM.

24. List out the abrasive materials used in Ultrasonic machining process.(May/June
2012)
25. Mention the salient features of USM. (Nov./Dec. 2011)
26. How is ultrasonic machining different from conventional grinding? (Nov./Dec. 2012)
27. State the working principle of USM. (May./June.2007)
28. List the process parameters of WJM. (Nov./Dec.2007)
29. List the applications of USM. (Nov./Dec.2007)
30. Mention the application of catcher in water jet machining.(April/May 2008)
31. What are the characteristics of a good suspension media of the USM
process?(April/May 2008)
32. Explain why there exists an optimum standoff distance (SOD) for maximum stock
removal rate in the case of Water Jet Machining (WJM) process. (April/May 2011)
33. What are the properties of water jet machining about effect cutting action? (Dec.
2013)
34. What are the advantages of USM? (May 2014)

PARTB

1.

Write the names of various elements of Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM) and explain
them, in brief.(16Marks)(April/May 2008)(Nov./Dec.2007) (Nov./Dec./April/May
2013)

2.

Write the names of various elements of Abrasive Water Jet Machining (AWJC) and
explain them, in brief. (Nov./Dec. 2011) (April/May 2011)

3.

Explain the general arrangement of an ultrasonic machining process. List down its
advantages, disadvantages and applications. (Nov./Dec. 2013) (April/May 2013)

4.

Discuss in detail about the AJM process variables that influence the rate of material
removal and accuracy in the machining. (10Marks)(May 2008, May 2014,Dec.2014)

5.

Describe the working of Water Jet Machining (WJM) process. Write down the unique
applications of WJM process. (Nov./Dec.2007)(May/June 2012)

6.

Discuss the effects of following parameters on the rate of material removal and surface
finish obtainable in USM.(May/June 2012) (Nov./Dec. 2012) (Nov./Dec. 2011)
a) Amplitude and frequency of vibration
b) Abrasive grit size
c) Static load

d) Effect of slurry, Tool and Work material.

7.

Explain the following in detail: (Nov./Dec. 2013) (April/May 2011)

i)

Types of transducer for USM

ii) Feed mechanisms in USM

iii) USM Typical Applications
iv) Abrasives for USM
8.

Compare and contrast the USM, WJM and AJM in terms of process capabilities and
limitations. (May./June.2007)

9.

(i) Enumerate with neat sketches various types of tool feed system in ultrasonic
machining process. (Nov./Dec. 2012)

10. Explain the USM machine setup and discuss various feed mechanisms. (Dec. 2013)
11. Write short notes on the following related to USM: (May 2014)
a.

Transducers used in USM Machine

b.

Functions of slurry and oscillator in USM

c.

Types of abrasives used in USM

d.

Grain size Vs Machining rate.

Prepared by:

S.Mahendiran,
Asst.Prof./Mechanical

HOD/Mech.,

Question Bank

Year : 2015

UNITI Introduction to UCM

Sem. : EVEN

Subject Code

: S.Mahendiran
: ME2026

Branch

: AP/Mech.,
: Mechanical

Subject Name

: Unconventional Machining Process

Year/Sem.

: III /VI

Name of the Faculty

Design./Dept.

PARTA
1.

Define unconventional Machining process.

2.

What is the Need of the unconventional Machining process? (Dec. 2012, May
2014, Dec.2014)

3.

How nontraditional machining processes are classified? (April 2012, Dec.2013)

4.

Name the different types of mechanical energy based UCM processes.

5.

Name the different types of thermoelectric advanced Machining processes.

6.

Name the different types of electrochemical advanced Machining processes.

7.

Enlist the requirement that demands the use of advanced machining process.
(Dec.2013)

8.

Why unconventional mechanical machining process is not so effective on soft

metals like aluminum? (April 2012)

9.

Name the important factors that should be considered during the selection of an
unconventional machining process for a given job. (Dec. 2012)

10. Name the process suitable for machining titanium alloys.

11. Give some advantages of modern machining processes. (April 2013)
12. What are the characteristics of unconventional machining process?
13. Name the unconventional machining processes for machining following materials.
(April 2013)
i) Non metals like ceramics, plastics and glass.
ii) Refractories.
iii)

Super alloys

iv)Steel.
14. Name the process suitable for producing micro holes in PCB board.
15. Name the mechanism of material removal in AJM? (Dec. 2013)
16. Name the mechanism of material removal in ECM?

17. What are the limitations of conventional Machining process? (Dec. 2013, Dec.
2014)
18. Name the unconventional machining processes which are having high MRR.
19. Name the unconventional machining process which gives good surface finish.
20. Name the mechanism of material removal in LBM?
21. Write the importance of surface finishing in machining operations. (May. 2014)

PARTB

1. How the developments in the area of materials are partly responsible for evolution
of advanced machining techniques.
2. Enlist the requirements that demand the use of AMPs.
3. What are the industrial needs for unconventional Machining processes?
4. Classify Unconventional machining processes based on basic mechanism involved
in the process and medium for transfer of energies and type of energy required to
shape materials. (Dec.2011, April 2012, May 2014, Dec.2014)
5. What do you understand by the word unconventional in unconventional
machining processes? Is it justified to use this word in the context of the utilization
of these processes on the shop floor? (Dec. 2012, May 2014 )
6. Explain the factors that should be considered during the selection of an
appropriate unconventional machining process for a given job. (Dec. 2012)
7. Compare and contrast the various unconventional machining process on the basis
of type of energy employed, material removal rate, transfer media and economical
aspects. (April 2013)
8.

(i) What exactly are the items that can be considered with respect to the analysis
of economics of various nontraditional machining processes? Briefly explain.
(April 2013)

9.

(ii) Make a comparison among various nontraditional machining processes in

terms of following. Presentation in the form of a table is preferred.
1) Pocketing operation
2) Contouring a surface. (Dec.2013)

10. Make a comparison between traditional and unconventional machining processes

in terms of cost, application, scope, machining time, advantages and limitations.(
Dec.2013)
11. Nonconventional machining process has replaced many conventional metal

cutting processes, Justify using examples. (April 2014)

12. Differentiate between conventional and unconventional machining processes.
Discuss the reason for the development of unconventional machining methods. .(
Dec.2014)



Prepared by:

S.Mahendiran,
Asst.Prof./Mechanical

HOD/Mech.,