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2017 PYQ

In a machining operation with turning tool, the tool life $$(T)$$ is related to cutting speed $$v$$ $$(m/s),$$ feed $$f(mm)$$ and depth of cut $$d(mm)$$ as $$$T = C\,v{\,^{ - 2.5}}...

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2017 PYQ

Turning, drilling, boring and milling are commonly used machining operations. Among these, the operation (s) performed by a single point cutting tool is (are)

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2016 PYQ

A cylindrical bar of $$100$$ $$mm$$ diameter is orthogonally straight turned with cutting velocity, feed and depth of cut of $$120$$ $$m/min$$, $$0.25$$ $$mm/rev$$ and $$4$$ $$mm,$...

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2016 PYQ

Consider the following statements. $$(P)$$ Computer aided process planning $$(CAPP)$$ takes input from material requirement plan $$(MRP).$$ $$(Q)$$ Production flow analysis helps i...

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2016 PYQ

A single axis $$CNC$$ table is driven by a $$DC$$ servo motor that is directly coupled to a lead screw of $$5$$ $$mm$$ pitch. The circular encoder attached to the lead screw genera...

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2016 PYQ

A single point right handed turning tool is used for straight turning. The feed is $$0.25$$ $$mm/rev$$ and the uncut chip thickness is found to be $$0.25$$ $$mm.$$ The inclination...

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2015 PYQ

In a slab milling operation, a cutter of $$75$$ $$mm$$ diameter with sufficient width is used to remove $$5$$ $$mm$$ thick material from a $$200$$ $$mm$$ long part in a single pass...

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2015 PYQ

In an orthogonal machining experiment carried out using a cutting tool with zero degree rake angle, the measured cutting force was $$1700$$ $$N.$$ If the friction angle at the rake...

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2015 PYQ

During turning of mild steel work material, the maximum temperature is observed at

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2015 PYQ

In drilling operation, a twist-drill of $$30$$ $$mm$$ diameter with point angle of $$118$$ degrees is used. If the $$CNC$$ command issued to execute the drilling operation is $$G90...

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2015 PYQ

The angle of a twist drill that determines its rake angle is

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2015 PYQ

In Computer Aided Process Planning, determination of process sequence for manufacture of any part design without predefined standard plans is known as

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2015 PYQ

Built-up edge formation decreases under the conditions listed below EXCEPT

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2015 PYQ

Which one of the following statements related to grinding process is INCORRECT?

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2015 PYQ

In a Flexible manufacturing system, the Automated Guided Vehicles $$(AGV)$$ move at a speed of $$50$$ $$m/min,$$ cover an average distance of $$150$$ $$m$$ to deliver and $$100$$ $...

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2014 PYQ

A $$CNC$$ instruction $$G91\,\,\,G01\,\,\,X30\,\,\,Y40\,\,\,F100$$ commands the movement of tool along the path at a feed rate of $$100mm/min$$ $$(G91$$-incremental format and $$G0...

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2014 PYQ

Reaming is a process used for

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2014 PYQ

Each axis of $$NC$$ machine is driven by a stepper motor drive with a lead screw. The pitch of lead screw is $$p$$ $$mm.$$ The step angle of stepper motor per pulse input is $$\alp...

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2014 PYQ

A spindle speed of $$300$$ $$rpm$$ and a feed $$0.3mm/revolution$$ are chosen for longitudinal turning operation on an engine lathe. In finishing pass, roughness on the work surfac...

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2014 PYQ

An $$HSS$$ drill of $$20mm$$ diameter with $$5mm$$ cone height is used to drill a through hole in a steel work-piece of $$50mm$$ thickness. Cutting speed of $$10m/min$$ and feed ra...

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2013 PYQ

In orthogonal turning of a bar of $$100$$ $$mm$$ diameter with a feed of $$0.25$$ $$min/rev,$$ depth of cut of $$4$$ $$mm$$ and cutting velocity of $$90$$ $$m/min,$$ it is observed...

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2013 PYQ

A disc of $$200$$ $$mm$$ outer and $$80$$ $$mm$$ inner diameter is faced at a feed of $$0.1$$ $$mm/rev$$ with a depth of cut of $$1$$ $$mm.$$ The facing operation is undertaken at...

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2013 PYQ

In orthogonal turning of a bar of $$100$$ $$mm$$ diameter with a feed of $$0.25$$ $$min/rev,$$ depth of cut of $$4$$ $$mm$$ and cutting velocity of $$90$$ $$m/min,$$ it is observed...

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2013 PYQ

A disc of $$200$$ $$mm$$ outer and $$80$$ $$mm$$ inner diameter is faced at a feed of $$0.1$$ $$mm/rev$$ with a depth of cut of $$1$$ $$mm.$$ The facing operation is undertaken at...

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2013 PYQ

Two cutting tools are being compared for a machining operation. The tool life equations are: $$\eqalign{ & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,Carbi{\mathop{\rm de}\nolimits} \,\,tool:\,\,\,\,...

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2013 PYQ

A steel bar $$200$$ $$mm$$ in diameter is turned at a feed of $$0.25$$ $$mm/rev$$ with a depth of cut of $$4$$ $$mm.$$ The rotational speed of the work piece is $$160$$ $$rpm.$$ Th...

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2013 PYQ

In a $$CAD$$ package, mirror image of a $$2D$$ points $$P(5, 10)$$ is to be obtained about a line which passes through the origin and makes an angle of $${45^ \circ }$$ countercloc...

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2013 PYQ

Details pertaining to an orthogonal metal cutting process are given below. Chip thickness ratio $$0.4$$ Under formed thickness $$0.6mm$$ Rake angle $$ + {10^0}$$ Cutting speed $$2....

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2012 PYQ

In a single pass drilling operation, a through hole of $$15$$ $$mm$$ diameter is to be drilled in a steel plate of $$50mm$$ thickness. Drill spindle speed is $$500epm,$$ feed is $$...

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2012 PYQ

A $$CNC$$ vertical milling machine has to cut a straight slot of $$10$$ $$mm$$ width and $$2$$ $$mm$$ depth by a cutter of $$10$$ $$mm$$ diameter between points $$(0, 0)$$ and $$(1...

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2012 PYQ

In a shaping process, the number of double strokes per minute is $$30$$ and the quick return ratio is $$0.6,$$ If the length of the stroke is $$250mm,$$ the average cutting velocit...

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2011 PYQ

The binding material used in cemented carbide cutting tools is

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2011 PYQ

Grinding ratio is defined as

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2011 PYQ

The number of defective produced by a six sigma process (in Parts per million) is

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2011 PYQ

During orthogonal machining of a mild steel specimen with a cutting tool of zero rake angle, the following data is obtained: Uncut chip thickness $$=0.25$$ $$mm$$ Chip thickness $$...

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2011 PYQ

During orthogonal machining of a mild steel specimen with a cutting tool of zero rake angle, the following data is obtained: Uncut chip thickness $$=0.25$$ $$mm$$ Chip thickness $$...

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2010 PYQ

During turning of a low carbon steel bar with TiN coated carbide insert, one needs to improve surface finish without sacrificing material removal rate. To achieve improved surface...

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2010 PYQ

For a $$3$$-axes $$CNC$$ table, the slide along the vertical axis of the table driven by a $$DC$$ servo motor via lead screw nut mechanism. The lead screw has a pitch of $$5mm.$$ T...

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2010 PYQ

Which of the following powder production methods produces spongy and porous particles?

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2009 PYQ

A titanium sheet of $$5.0mm$$ thickness is cut by wire cut $$EDM$$ process using a wire of $$1.0mm$$ diameter. A uniform spark gap of $$0.5mm$$ on both sides of the wire is maintai...

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2009 PYQ

In an orthogonal machining operation , the tool life obtained is $$10min$$ at a cutting speed of $$10m/min,$$ while at $$75m/min$$ cutting speed, the tool life is $$30min$$. The va...

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2009 PYQ

The total angular movement (in degrees) of a lead screw with a pitch of $$5.0mm$$ to drive the work table by a distance of $$200mm$$ in a $$NC$$ machine is

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2009 PYQ

An orthogonal operation is carried out at $$20m/min$$ cutting speed, using a cutting tool of rake angle $$15deg$$. The chip thickness is $$0.4mm$$ and uncut chip thickness is $$0.2...

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2009 PYQ

An orthogonal operation is carried out at $$20m/min$$ cutting speed, using a cutting tool of rake angle $$15deg$$. The chip thickness is $$0.4mm$$ and uncut chip thickness is $$0.2...

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2008 PYQ

A stepper motor has $$150$$ steps. The output shaft of the motor is directly coupled to a lead screw of pitch $$4mm,$$ which drives a table. If the frequency of pulse supply to the...

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2008 PYQ

The quick return mechanism used in shaper has rocker arm drive of length $$200mm.$$ If the crank radius is $$50mm$$ and the offset between crank center and rocker arm pivot is $$20...

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2008 PYQ

In an orthogonal cutting experiment, an $$HSS$$ tool having the following tool signature in the orthogonal reference system $$(ORS)$$ has been used: $$0-10-7-7-10-75-1$$ Given : Wi...

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2008 PYQ

Brittle materials are machined with tools having zero or negative rake angles because it

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2008 PYQ

Suppose point $$P1$$ in $$APT$$ (Automatically programmed Tool) programming is coded by statement $$P1 = POINT/XSMALL,\,\,\,INTOF,\,\,\,LN1,\,\,CR1$$ The coded geometric situation...

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2008 PYQ

In an orthogonal cutting experiment, an $$HSS$$ tool having the following tool signature in the orthogonal reference system $$(ORS)$$ has been used: $$0-10-7-7-10-75-1$$ Given : Wi...

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2008 PYQ

Diamond cutting tools are not recommended for machining of ferrous metals to

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2008 PYQ

In a $$CNC$$ feed drive, a stepper motor with step angle of $$1.8deg$$ drives a lead screw with pitch of $$2mm.$$ The basic length unit $$(BLU)$$ for this drive is

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2007 PYQ

Reaming is primarily used for achieving

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2007 PYQ

Which of following gear manufacturing processes is based on generation principle.

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2007 PYQ

Blind hole $$10mm$$ diameter, $$50mm$$ deep are being drilled in steel block, drilling spindle speed is $$600rpm$$, feed $$0.2$$$$mm/rev,$$ point angle of drill is $$120.$$ During...

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2007 PYQ

In a $$CAD$$ package, a point $$P(6, 3, 1)$$ is projected along a vector $$v(-2, 1, -1).$$ The projection of this point on $$X-Y$$ plane will be

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2007 PYQ

The geometric transformation specified by $$\left[ {x'\,\,y'\,\,1} \right] = \left[ {x\,\,y\,\,1} \right]\left[ {\matrix{ {0.5} & 0 & 0 \cr 0 & {0.25} & 0 \cr 1 & 2 & 1 \cr } } \ri...

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2007 PYQ

The interpolator in a $$CNC$$ machine controls

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2007 PYQ

Blind hole $$10mm$$ diameter, $$50mm$$ deep are being drilled in steel block, drilling spindle speed is $$600rpm$$, feed $$0.2$$$$mm/rev,$$ point angle of drill is $$120.$$ Machini...

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2007 PYQ

In an orthogonal cutting test, the following observations were made Cutting force $$=1200N ;$$ Thrust force $$=500N$$ Tool rake angle $$=zero ;$$ Cutting speed $$=1$$ $$m/s,$$ Dept...

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2007 PYQ

In an orthogonal cutting test, the following observations were made Cutting force $$=1200N ;$$ Thrust force $$=500N$$ Tool rake angle $$=zero ;$$ Cutting speed $$=1$$ $$m/s,$$ Dept...

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2006 PYQ

The cutting tool material normally used for turning steel of very high hardness is

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2006 PYQ

The final finishing process for the surface plate made of cast iron which is used as a reference surface is

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2006 PYQ

In the manufacture of twist drills, the shank is joined to the body of the drill using

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2006 PYQ

Complete the manual part program for drilling a hole located at point $$(20, 20)$$ from the target point . The depth of the hole to be drilled is $$15mm$$ $$\eqalign{ & \,\,\,\,\,\...

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2005 PYQ

If each abrasive grain is viewed as a cutting tool, then which of the following represents the cutting parameters in common grinding operations?

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2005 PYQ

Tool life in the case of a grinding wheel is the time

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2005 PYQ

One brand of milling machine has the following two index plates supplied along with the indexing head: Plate 1: $$15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20$$ hole circles. Plate 2: $$21, 23, 27, 29,...

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2005 PYQ

In a shaper machine, the mechanism for tool feed is

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2005 PYQ

The following data relate to an orthogonal turning process: $$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$Back rake angle $$=15deg,$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$Width of cut $$=2mm,$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\...

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2005 PYQ

The rake angle of a cutting tool is $${15^ \circ }$$, shear angle $${45^ \circ }$$ and cutting velocity $$35$$ $$m/min$$. What is the velocity of chip along the tool face?

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2005 PYQ

A batch of $$500$$ jobs of diameter $$50$$ $$mm$$ and length $$100$$ $$mm$$ is to be turned at $$200$$ $$rev/min$$ and feed $$0.2$$ $$mm/rev.$$ The number of components per tool li...

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2005 PYQ

In a machining operation chip thickness ratio is $$0.3$$ and the back rake angle of the tool is $${10^ \circ }.$$ What is the value of the shear strain?

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2005 PYQ

$$NC$$ contouring is an example of

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2005 PYQ

A $$\phi $$ $$40$$ $$mm$$ job is subjected to orthogonal turning by a $$ + {10^ \circ }$$ rake angle tool at $$500$$ $$rev/min.$$ By direct measurement during the cutting operation...

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2005 PYQ

Consider the following characteristics: $$1.$$ Single machine tool. $$2.$$ Manual materials handling system $$3.$$ Computer control. $$4.$$ Random sequencing of part to machines. W...

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2005 PYQ

The following data relate to an orthogonal turning process: $$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$Back rake angle $$=15deg,$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$Width of cut $$=2mm,$$ $$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\...

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2005 PYQ

Consider the following statements During the third stage of tool-wear, rapid deterioration of tool edge takes place because $$1.$$ Flank wear is only marginal. $$2.$$ Flank wear is...

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2005 PYQ

The effects of setting a boring tool above center height leads to a/an.

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2005 PYQ

A batch of $$500$$ jobs of diameter $$50$$ $$mm$$ and length $$100$$ $$mm$$ is to be turned at $$200$$ $$rev/min$$ and feed $$0.2$$ $$mm/rev.$$ Applying Taylor's equation $$V{T^{0....

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