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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI
End Semester Examination Autumn Semester -2022 (Feb-2023)
Branch- B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering (1st Semester)
Subject: Manufacturing Technology
Subject Code: MER 111 Total Marks: 50
Note-I. Each questions carry equal (05) marks. Roll No ...........•
2. Attempt any 10 questions.
1. What is the definition of manufacturing technology? What are some of the key
challenges facing manufacturers today, and how can they be addressed?
2. What is casting, and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
3. What are the steps involved in the sand-casting process? Briefly explain the
properties of sand.
4. What is a core, and how is it related to a pattern in casting? What are the common
materials used for making patterns, and how are they selected?
5. What is the difference between vernier calliper and Micrometer? A Vernier calliper
has a main scale reading of2 em and a Vernier scale with 10 divisions. If the Vernier
scale aligns with the main scale at the 7th division and the smallest division on the
Vernier scale is 0.1 mm, what is the reading on the Vernier calliper?
6. What are the different types of patterns used in casting, and what are their
advantages and disadvantages?
7. What is welding, and what are its advantages and disadvantages? What are the
different types of welding, and what are their applications?
8. How does gas welding differ from arc welding? Explain the gas welding with
schematic diagram.
9. What are the different welding joints? What are the common defects in welded
joints, and how can they be avoided.
10. What is fitting, and what are its types? How do you select the right type of fitting
for a given application?
II. What is sheet metal, and what are its characteristics? What is the difference between
sheet metal and plate metal, and what are their applications?
12. What is the role of the pattern in sand casting, and what are some factors that need
to be considered when designing a pattern?