Code No: RR322402 Set No.

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III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Describe basic elements of machining. [8]

(b) Explain briefly mechanics of chip formation. [8]

2. Give neat diagram of Engine lathe, and describe its main parts and controls. [16]

3. (a) Differentiate between planer, slotter and shaper? [6]

(b) Describe constructional features of feed gearbox of shaper? [10]

4. (a) Is it possible to correct an out of round hole with a reamer? If not, give
reasons. If possible specify the type of reamer used for the purpose. [10]
(b) Write a short note on lip, helix and rake angles in drilling. [6]

5. (a) Explain the terms: Hole based system, shaft based system. Enumerate the
differences between them.
(b) Determine and sketch the limits of tolerance and allowance for a 50mm shaft
and hole pair designated H7 − d8 . The basic size lies in the range of 30-50mm.
The multipliers for grades 7 and 8 are 16 and 25 respectively. The fundamental
deviation for ‘d’ shaft is (-16 D0.44 ) microns. [8+8]

6. (a) Enumerate various types of outside micrometers and their uses.

(b) What are line standards? Explain with examples, the characteristics of line
standards. [10+6]

7. (a) Describe the working principle involved of an instrument for measuring cutting
tool angles.
(b) Explain the use of monochromatic light and optical flats in checking the flat-
ness of surfaces. [8+8]

8. (a) Enumerate various screw thread parameters for metrological measurement.

Also enlist instruments corresponding to their measurements.
(b) Describe with the help of a neat sketch the working of “Gear tooth vernier
caliper”. [8+8]

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Code No: RR322402 Set No. 2
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define various tool angles used in single point cutting tool with neat sketch
[8]
(b) Explain importance and functions of different tool angles and other parameters
associated with a single point cutting tool. [8]

2. Write short notes on the following [4x4=16]

(a) Lathe spindle

(b) Lathe dogs
(c) Tumbler gears
(d) Feed reverse lever

3. (a) Describe working and construction of crank quick return mechanism of a

shaper? [10]
(b) How will you adjust the length of stroke and ram position in shaper? [6]

4. (a) Define the process drilling. Give classification of various drilling machines [8]
(b) Explain with a neat sketch the construction and working principle of a radial
drilling machine [8]

5. (a) Explain the terms: Limits (upper & lower)of tolerance and fit. Sketch the
conventional diagram to represent these terms for a shaft and a hole.
(b) For each of the following shaft and hole pair, calculate shaft tolerance, hole
tolerance and analyze whether the pair is
i. Clearance fit
ii. Transition fit
iii. Interference fit.
Pair 1: Hole:- 30+0.02
+0.00 mm Shaft:- 30−0.04
+0.005 mm
+0.06
Pair 2: Hole:- 30+0.00 mm Shaft:- 30−0.03
+0.05 mm
+0.05
Pair 3: Hole:- 30+0.00 mm Shaft:- 30+0.08
+0.05 mm
Sketch the three fits on the same zero line. [8+8]

6. (a) Describe the selection of minimum number of slip gauges for a dimension of
29.759mm from M112 set. What care of slip gauges is essential ?
(b) Describe the working principle and uses of Lever type dial test indicator.
[8+8]

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7. What are the numerous fringe contours in checking slip gauges by means of optical
flats? Describe the method of experimental testing of such surfaces. [16]

8. Describe the pitch measurement of internal and external screw threads by various
methods. [16]

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Code No: RR322402 Set No. 3
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain terms speed, feed and depth of cut as applicable in metal cutting. [6]
(b) What are various sources of heat generation in metal cutting? Explain. [10]
2. Describe briefly about the following: [4x4=16]
(a) 4-jaw independent chuck
(b) Combination chuck
(c) Magnetic chuck
(d) Air and hydraulic chucks.
3. (a) What are the various types of milling cutters that are used in milling? [8]
(b) Describe the application and relative merits of various types of milling cutters
that are used in milling. [8]
4. (a) Explain clearly the various broaching parameters [8]
(b) Explain clearly how the length and machining time of a broach is calculated
[8]
5. (a) Identify the type of the following fits and specify shaft based fit equivalent to
each of them.
i. H9 − h11
ii. H6 − p7
iii. H5 − g8
(b) Determine and sketch the limits of tolerance and allowance for a 70mm shaft
and hole pair designated H8 − n9 . The basic size lies in the range of 50-80mm.
The multipliers for grades 8 and 9 are 25 and 40 respectively. The fundamental
deviation for ‘n’ shaft is (+5 D0.34 ) microns. [6+10]
6. (a) What are slip gauges ? What are their uses?
(b) What are the requirements of a good dial indicator? What are advantages of
it? [8+8]
7. What are the uses of optical flats? Describe testing of optical flats for flatness. [16]
8. (a) Elucidate the working principle of sigma comparator with a neat sketch.
(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of sigma comparator. [10+6]

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Code No: RR322402 Set No. 4
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
MACHINE TOOLS AND METROLOGY
(Automobile Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain different types of chips. [8]

(b) What are the adverse effects of built up edge? How can we avoid them? [8]

2. (a) What are machining operations that can be performed on a center lathe? [8]
(b) What are thread chasers? Sketch and describe the use of threading tool chaser?
[8]

3. (a) Differentiate between up milling and down milling. Explain their applications
mentioning the most commonly used. [8]
(b) Explain the difference between straight and helical slab mills bringing out the
advantages to be gained by the use of helical teeth. [8]

4. (a) Explain clearly what is meant by Tapping. [6]

(b) Write any three differences between drilling, boring and tapping operations
[6]
(c) How a Tap is specified?
[4]

5. (a) Identify whether the following fits are hole-based or shaft-based. Convert them
in to equivalent other systems.
i. H9 − f10
ii. N7 − h6
iii. U6 − h5
(b) Determine and sketch the limits of tolerance and allowance for a 50mm shaft
and hole pair designated H8 − c8 . The basic size lies in the range of 30-50mm.
The multipliers for grade 8 is 25. The fundamental deviation for ‘c’ shaft is
(-95-0.8 D) microns. [6+10]

6. (a) Explicate the measurements reading on a micrometer and desirable precau-

tions while reading measurements.
(b) Describe the working mechanism of a dial indicator. [8+8]

7. (a) Describe the working principle of tool markers microscope. What are its uses
(b) Explicate the utility of straight edge and surface plate in laboratories. [10+6]

8. (a) Describe the surface measurement by Taylor - Hobson - Talysurf.

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(b) Define terms: Surface roughness and surface waviness. [10+6]

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