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THOMAS INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Class No: .. Name : .. FOURTH SEMESTER CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION I FEBRUARY 2013 08.404 MANUFACTURING PROCESS Time: 2 hours PART A (Answer all questions, 4 marks each) Max. Marks: 50

1. What is mean by Core? List the functions of core. What is Core Print? 2. What are the basic requirements of Casting process? 3. Explain any three Pattern Allowances with figure. 4. Explain any three casting defects with rough sketches. 5. List the advantages of Plastic, Plaster and Wax as pattern materials.
(5 x 4 marks= 20 marks) PART B

6. Explain the different types of Patterns used for making castings.

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7. Explain the different types of Cores. 8. Explain the different types of Moulding Sand.
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9. Explain Gravity Die Casting with the help of a figure. What are the advantages, limitations and applications of this method? 10. Draw a neat sketch and explain Hot Chamber Die Casting. List the pros and cons of this casting method.
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11. Explain the different Inspection and testing methods used in metal casting.
(3 x 10 marks= 30 marks)