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THOMAS INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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FOURTH SEMESTER CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION I

JANUARY 2015
13.402 MANUFACTURING PROCESS (MN)
Time: 2 hours

Max. Marks: 50
PART A
(Answer all questions, 2 marks each)

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List the differences between a Pattern and Casting.

List any four differences between Green Sand Mould and Dry Sand Mould.
What is mean by Core? What is the function of Core Prints?
List the advantages and limitations of metal as a pattern material.
What is the use of Facing Sand?
List the advantages of Casting Process.
(6 x 2 = 12 marks)
PART B
(Attend TWO full questions, 19 marks each)

7. a. With the help of a neat figure, explain Carbon Dioxide Moulding process. List the
advantages, limitations and applications. (10 marks)
b. With the help of a neat figure, explain Ceramic Moulding process. List the advantages,
limitations and applications. (9 marks)
OR
8. a. With the help of a neat figure, explain Shell Moulding process. List the advantages,
limitations and applications. (10 marks)
b. Explain Moisture content test with the help of a neat sketch. (5 marks)
c. Explain Clay content test. (4 marks)

9. a. Explain Permeability testing of moulding sand with a neat sketch. (7 marks)

b. How will you test the hardness of a mould? (3 marks)
c. With the help of a neat figure, explain Plaster Moulding process. List the advantages,
limitations and applications. (9 marks)
OR
10. a. Explain different types of Patterns with neat sketches. (10 marks)
b. Explain different allowances given in a pattern with required sketches. (6 marks)
c. Write short notes on Binders. (3 marks)
(2 x 19 = 38 marks)
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