ME – 8352/MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - I

By

Mr. A.MOHANA KRISHNAN D.M.E, B.E,M.E

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

K.RAMAKRISHNAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-1
UNIT –I
METAL CASTING PROCESS
PREREQUISTE DISCUSSION
1.Manufacturing
Manufacturing in its broadest sense is the process of converting raw materials into
useful products.
• IT Includes
i) Design of the product
ii) Selection of raw materials and
iii) The sequence of processes through which the product will
be manufactured. Casting.
Any Product in the engineering industry will be manufactured in the below methods
1. By totally deforming the metal to the required shape. (Casting /Forming)
1. By joining two metals. (Welding)
2. By removing the excess material from the raw stock.(Machining)

1.1.1Moulding .
It is the process of preparing the cavity required for casting using the pattern (Physical
Model), Moulding sand, Moulding boxes,(Cope, Drag, cheek) and other tools.
1.1.2Casting.
Casting is the process of producing metal parts by pouring molten metal into the mould
cavity of the required shape and allowing the metal to solidify. The solidified metal piece is
called as "casting".
1.1.3Foundry
It is the place where both moulding and casting is done.

1.2. Sand Casting /Sand Moulding.

Sand Casting is simply melting the metal and pouring it into a preformed cavity, called mold,
allowing (the metal to solidify and then breaking up the mold to remove casting. In sand
casting expandable molds are used. So for each casting operation you have to form a new
mold.

1.3 Types of sand

a) Green-sand - mixture of sand, clay, and water,Binders (Molases, Linseed oil); "Green"
means mold contains moisture at time of pouring.
b) Dry-sand - organic binders rather than clay and mold is baked to improve strength
c) Skin-dried - drying mold cavity surface of a green-sand
- mold to a depth of u p t o 25 mm, using torches or heating
d)Core Sand
e)Baking sand
f)Loam Sand
g)Parting sand, Etc.,
1.4Patterns
Patterns are the replica or physical models of the final required shape of the casting,
made by wood (teak,magony,pine), plastics, Metals, Plaster of paris etc.,

1.4.1Types of patterns.
1.Solid pattern
2.Split piece pattern
3.Three piece pattern
4.Loose piece pattern
5.Match plate pattern
6.Segmental pattern
7.Sweep patten
8.skeleton Pattern
9.shell Pattern.

1.4.2Pattern Allowance.
Allowance are the extra dimensional compensation give to the pattern in order to attain
the correct shape and size of the final solidified metal casting.Five types of allowances were
taken into consideration for various reasons. They are
1.4.2.1.Shrinkage allowance
Any metal when heated to liquid stage and solidified will undergo change in dimension.
Mostly the dimension of the product will be reduced, then the actual size of the pattern.
Hence the patterns are made slightly in larger dimensions.(3%-5%)
1.4.2.2.Draft allowance
It will be difficult to remove the pattern from the mould cavity (without disturbing the
mould) after ramming of sand. Hence the pattern (wooden or metal pattern) is slightly
o o
given 2 – 3 TAPER in the z - axis or vertical direction.
1.4.2.3. Finish allowance
It is otherwise called as machining allowance .The pattern is made slightly 5mm -10mm
large in dimension than the required final part dimension. After casting the extra material
is removed from the solidified material by machining.
1.4.2.4.Shake or Rapping allowance.
Before withdrawing the pattern it is rapped and thereby the size of the mould cavity
increases. Actually by rapping , the external sections move outwards increasing the size
and internal sections move inwards decreasing the size. This allowance is kept negative
and hence the pattern is made slightly smaller in dimensions 05.1.0 mm.
1.4.2.5.Distortion allowance.
Some material might tend to bend or distort from the actual size or dimensions. Hence
the pattern is give counter balance degree or angle of recess so that the material will be in
the required dimension when solidified in the mould cavity.
1.5 Steps in Sand C a s t i n g
The cavity in the sand mold is formed by packing s a n d around a pattern,
separating themold into two halves
• The mold must also contain gating and riser system
• For internal cavity, a core must be included in mold
• A new sand mold must be made for each part
1. Pour molten metal into sand mold
2. Allow metal to solidify
3. Break up the mold to remove casting
4. Clean and inspect casting
5. Heat treatment of casting is sometimes required to
improve metallurgical properties.

1.6. FURNACES USED FOR MELTING METALS FOR CASTING.

1.6.1 Types of furnace used in a casting industry.

–Crucible Furnace
– Electric-arc Furnace
– Induction Furnace -
-Reverbratory furnace
Blast Furnace
- Cupola Furnace.
1.6.1.1.Cupola Furnace
• A continuous flow of iron emerges from the bottom of the furnace.
• Depending on the size of the furnace, the flow rate can be as high as 100 tones
per hour.
.At the metal melts it is refined to some extent, which removes contaminants.
This makes this process more suitable than electric furnaces for dirty charges.
1.7. SPECIAL CASTING PROCESS.

1.7.1.Centrifugal casting
Centrifugal casting uses a permanent mold that is rotated about its axis at a
speed between300 to 3000 rpm as the molten metal is poured.Centrifugal forces
cause the metal to be pushed out towards the mold walls, where it solidifies after
cooling.Centrifugal casting has greater reliability than static castings. They are
relatively free from gas and shrinkage porosity. Surface treatments such as case
carburizing, flame hardening and have to be used when a wear resistant surface
must be combined with a hard tough exterior surface.One such application is
bimetallic pipe consisting of two separate concentric layers ofdifferent
alloys/metals bonded together.
1.7.2. CARBON DI OXIDE PROCESS MOULDING.

Working Principle
The highly flowable mixture of pure dry silica sand and sodium silicate binder is
rammed or blown into the mould or core box. Carbon –dioxide gas at a pressure of
about 1.5 bar is diffused through the mixture (of sand and sodium silicate) to initiate the
hardening reaction which takes from a few seconds to a few minutes depending upon
the size of core or mould.Passage of carbon-dioxide through the sand containing sodium
silicate produces carbonic acid in the aqueous solution, this causes a rise in the SiO2-
Na2O ratio and the formation of a colloidal silica gel which hardens and forms a bond
between the sand grains. The reaction is represented by the following equation.

NaSiO3 + CO2 --------- NaCO3 + SiO2

(Sodium Silicate) (Silica Gel)

Carbon Dioxide Moulding Op eration

This sand is mixed with 3 to 5 % sodium silicate

liquid base binder in Muller for 3 to 4 minutes.
Additives such as coal powder, wood flour sea coal,
and dextrin may be added to b improve its
properties.Aluminium oxid e Kaolin clay may also
added to the sand.
Patterns use d in this method may be
coated with Zinc of 0.05 mm to 0.13 mm and then
spraying a layer of aluminium or brass of about 0.25
mm thickness for good surface finish and good results.
Advantages
• Operation is speedy since we can use the mould and cores imm ediately after
processing.
• Heavy and rush orders
• Floor space requirement is less
• Semi skilled labor may be used.
Disadvantages
Difficult in reus ing the moulding sand.

1.7.3.Investment Casting
Investment casting produces very high surface quality and dim ensional
accuracy. Investm ent casting is commonly used for precision equipment
such as surgical e quipment, for complex geometries and for p recious
metals.
This process is co mmonly used by artisans to produce highly detailed artwork.
The first step is to produce a pattern or replica of the finished
mould. Wax is most commonly used to form the pattern, alth ough
plastic is also used.
 Patterns are typically mass-produced by injecting liquid or semi-liquid wax
into a perm anent die.
Prototypes, small production runs and specialty projects can also be
undertaken by carving wax models.

Cores are typica lly unnecessary but can be used for complex internal
structures. Rapid prototyping techniques have been developed to produce
expendable patter ns.
Several replicas are often attached to a gating system constr ucted of
the same material to form a tree assembly. In this way multipl e
castings can be produced i n a single pouring.

Advantages
– Parts of great complexity and intricacy can be cast
– Close dimensional control and good surface finish
– Wax can usually be r ecovered for reuse
– Additional machining is not normally required - this is a net shape process

Disadvantages
– Many processing step s are required
– Relatively expensive process

1.7.4.Shell-molding
Shell-mold casting yields better surface quality and tolerances.
The 2-piece pattern is made of metal (e.g. aluminum or steel), it is heated to
between 175°C- 370° C, and coated with a lubricant, e.g. silico ne spray. Each
heated half-pattern is covered with a mixture of sand and a thermoset resin/epoxy
binder. The binder gl ues a layer of sand to the pattern, forming a shell. The
process may be repeate d to get a thicker shell.The assembly is baked to cure
it.The patterns are removed, and the two half-shells joined together to f orm the
mold; metal is poured into th e mold. When the metal solidifies, the shell is broken
to get the part.
 Advantages of shell m oulding
Smoother cavity surface permits easier flow of molten meta l and better
surface finish on casting
Good dimensiona l accuracy
Machining often not required
Mold collapsibili ty usually avoids cracks in
casting Can be mechaniz ed for mass production

Disadvantages of shell moulding.

More expensive metal pattern
Difficult to justif y for small quantities

1.8..Casting Defects.

Casting defects
Defects may occur due to one or more of the following reasons:
– Fault in design of casting pattern
– Fault in design on mold and core
– Fault in design of gating system and riser
– Improper choice of moulding sand
– Improper metal composition
– Inadequate melting temperature and rate of pouring
 Some common defects in castings:
a) Misruns b) Cold Shut c) Cold Shot d) Shrinkage Cavity e) Microporosity f)
Hot Tearing
a)Misruns
It is a casting that has solidified before completely filling the mold
cavity. Typical causes include
1) Fluidity of the molten metal is insufficient,
2) Pouring Temperature is too low,
3) Pouring is done too slowly and/or
4) Cross section of the mold cavity is too
thin. b) Cold Shut
A cold shut occurs when two portion of the metal flow together, but there is
lack of
fusion between them due to premature freezing, Its causes are similar to those of
a Misruns.
c) Cold Shots
When splattering occurs during pouring, solid globules of the metal are
formed that
become entrapped in the casting. Poring procedures and gating system
designs that avoid splattering can prevent these defects.
d) Shrinkage Cavity
This defects is a depression in the surface or an internal void in the casting
caused by

solidification shrinkage that restricts the amount of the molten metal available
in the last region to freeze.
e) Microporosity
This refers to a network of a small voids distributed throughout the casting
caused by
localized solidification shrinkage of the final molten metal in the dendritic
structure. f) Hot Tearing
This defect, also called hot cracking, occurs when the casting is restrained or
early stages
of cooling after solidification.

1.9 Non-destructive methods used for finding casting Defects.

The various casting defects may be on the surface, under the surface of the solidified casting.
These defects are found out by the below mentioned non-Destructive Inspection methods.

1. Ultra Sonic Inspection

2. Liquid Penetrant Inspection
3. Magnetic Particle Inspection

1.9.1.Ultra sonic Inspection.

Ultrasonic sound waves are in the frequency decibel which cannot be heared by a human
ear. The bats use this kind of sound waves in-order to find the obstacles while flying. These
waves will be reflected back to the source when obstructed. Similarly, in ultrasonic testing there
is a probe which sends the ultrasonic sound waves into the metal part that is to be inspected. The
sound waves will be reflected back after hitting the other end of the metal.

If there is a crack in the middle of the metal part, then the sound waves will be reflected
before in advance.
 This process is shown in the monitor as a graph. Thus the crack is identified and decided
wheather to rectify the crack or reject the metal part.

1.9.2. LPT (Liquid Penetrant Testing)

Chemicals Used.

1. Cleaner
2. Potassium Permanganate solution
3. Developer.

Initially the Casted Metal Part to be inspected is cleaned using Cleaner. Dust, oil, Grease etc are
removed. Then potassium permanganate solution is sprayed over the surface of the metal part and
allowed to remain for 5 – 7 mins. Then the potassium permanganate solution is cleaned.

Now developer is applied over the surface. Due to capillary action the rose/pink colour
potassium permanganate liquid will reach the surface of the crack. And now the crack will
be visible in pink/rose color.Thus the surface cracks are inspected on the casting.

ADVANTAGES & LIMITATIONS OF LPT

Cost of the chemicals is low when compared to UT & MPT.
Huge / Large size components can be inspected, only on the particular area, where it is required.
Time taken is less.

1.9.3.MPT Magnetic Particle testing.

This method of inspection is used on magnetic ferrous castings for detecting invisible
surface or slightly subsurface defects. Deeper subsurface defects are not satisfactorily detected
because the influence of the distorted lines of magnetic flux (owing to a Discontinuity) on the
magnetic particles spread over the casting.

The defects commonly revealed by magnetic particle inspection are quenching cracks,
overlaps, thermal cracks, seams , laps, grinding cracks, fatigue cracks, hot tears Etc,

Working Principle.

When a piece of metal is place in a magnetic field and the lines of magnetic flux get
intersected by a discontinuity such as a crack or slag inclusion in a casting, magnetic poles are
induced on either side of the discontinuity. The discontinuity causes an abrupt change in the path
of magnetic flux flowing through the casting normal to the discontinuity, resulting in a local flux
leakage field and interference with the magnetic lines of force. This local flux disturbance can be
detected by its effect upon magnetic particles which are attracted to the region of discontinuity
and pile up and bridge over the discontinuity.

A surface crack is indicated (under favorable conditions) by a line of fine particles

following the crack outline and a subsurface defect by a fuzzy collection of the magnetic
particles on the surface near the discontinuity. Maximum sensitivity of indication is obtained
when the discontinuity lies in a direction normal to the applied magnetic field and when the
 UNIT - II

METAL JOINING PROCESS

PREREQUISTE DISCUSSION

2.1.Welding
Welding is a materials joining process which produces coalescence of
materials by heating them to suitable temperatures with or without the
pplication of pressure or by the application of pressure alone, and with
or without the use of filler material. Welding is used for making
permanent joints. It is used in the manufacture of automobile bodies,
aircraft frames, railway wagons, machine frames, structural works,
tanks, furniture, boilers, general repair work and ship building.

2.2. Types of welding

GAS Welding
ARC Welding

2.3 GAS WELDING

Sound weld is obtained by selecting proper size of flame, filler material and
method of
moving torch
The temperature generated during the process is 33000c.
When the metal is fused, oxygen from the atmosphere and the torch
combines with molten metal and forms oxides, results defective weld

Fluxes are added to the welded metal to remove oxides

Common fluxes used are made of sodium, potassium. Lithium and borax.
Flux can be applied as paste, powder, liquid. solid coating or gas.
2.3.1GAS WELDING EQUIPMENT

1. Gas Cylinders
Pressure
Oxygen – 125 kg/cm2
Acetylene – 16 kg/cm2
2. Regulators
Working pressure of oxygen 1
kg/cm2 Working pressure of
acetylene 0.15 kg/cm2
Working pressure varies depends
upon the thickness of the work pieces
welded.
3. Pressure Gauges
4. Hoses
5. Welding torch
6. Check valve
7. Non return valve
2.3.2FLAMES PRODUCED DURING GAS WELDING

Three basic types of oxyacetylene flames used in oxyfuel-gas welding and cutting
operations:
(a) neutral flame; (b) oxidizing flame; (c) carburizing, or reducing flame.

Addition of more oxygen give a bright

whitish cone surrounded by the transparent
blue envelope is called Neutral flame (It has a balance of fuel gas and oxygen)
(32000c)
• Used for welding steels, aluminium, copper and cast iron

oxygen give a bright whitish cone surrounded by the transparent

blue envelope is called Neutral flame (It has a balance of fuel gas and oxygen)
(32000c)
• Used for welding steels, Aluminium, copper and cast iron.
Oxygen is turned on, flame immediately changes into a long white inner area (Feather)
surrounded by a transparent blue envelope is called Carburizing flame (30000c)

Advantages of Gas welding.

1.Simple Equipment
2.Portable
3.Inexpensive
4.Easy for maintenance and repair

Disadvantages Of Gas welding

1.Limited power Density

2.Very low welding speed.
3.High total heat input per unit length
4.Large Heat affected Zone
5.Severe Distortion
6.Not recommended for welding reactive metals such as titanium and Zirconium.

2.3.3. Difference between Gas Welding and Arc Welding.

GAS WELDING ARC WELDING
Sr No
Heat is produced by the Gas Heat is produced by Electric Arc
1. Flame
2. The flame temperature is
o o
about 3200 C The temperature of Arc is about 4000 C

3. Separate Filler rod Arc Producing as well as filler rod material is the
introduced electrode.
4. Suggested for thin materials Suggested for medium and thick materials

5. Gas welded parts do not Arc welded parts have very high strength
have much strength
6. Filler metal may not be the Filler metal must be same or an alloy of the parent
same parent metal metal
7. Brazing and soldering are Brazing and soldering can‟t be carried out by electric
done using gas arc.

2.4. ARC WELDING

Uses an electric arc to coalesce metals
Arc welding is the most common method of welding metals
Electricity travels from electrode to base metal to ground
2.4.1.Arc welding Equipments
• A welding generator (D.C.)
or Transformer (A.C.)
• Two cables- one for work
and one for electrode
• Electrode holder
• Electrode
• Protective shield
• Gloves
• Wire brush
• Chipping hammer
• Goggles

2.4.2.Electrode

Electrode is a thin rod made up of same as that of parent material. Flux is coated over
the electrode to avoid oxidation. It is mostly connected to the negative polarity.

Two Basic Types of AW Electrodes

Consumable – consumed during welding process
Source of filler metal in arc welding
Nonconsumable – not consumed during welding process
Filler metal must
be added separately

Consumable Electrodes
Forms of consumable electrodes
• Welding rods (a.k.a. sticks) are 9 to 18 inches and 3/8 inch or
less in diameter and must be changed frequently
• Weld wire can be continuously fed from spools with long
lengths of wire, avoiding frequent interruptions
In both rod and wire forms, electrode is consumed by arc and added to weld joint
as filler metal.

Nonconsumable Electrodes
Made of tungsten which resists melting
Gradually depleted during welding (vaporization is principal mechanism)
Any filler metal must be supplied by a separate wire fed into weld pool

2.4.3.Flux
A substance that prevents formation of oxides and other contaminants in
welding, or dissolves them and facilitates removal
Provides protective atmosphere for welding
Stabilizes arc
Reduces spattering

2.4.4.STEPS FOLOWED IN ARC WELDING :

• Prepare the edges to be joined and maintain the proper position

• Open the acetylene valve and ignite the gas at tip of the torch

• Hold the torch at about 45deg to the work piece plane

 • Inner flame near the work piece and filler rod at about 30 – 40 deg

• Touch filler rod at the joint and control the movement according to
the flow of the material
Advantages

Most efficient way to join metals

Lowest-cost joining method
Affords lighter weight through better utilization of materials
Joins all commercial metals
Provides design flexibility

Disadvantages
• Manually applied, therefore high labor cost.
• Need high energy causing danger
• Not convenient for disassembly.
• Defects are hard to detect at joints.

2.5. SPECIAL WELDING PROCESS

2.5.1.Submerged arc welding
• Weld arc is shielded by a granular flux , consisting of silica, lime,
manganese oxide,
calcium fluoride and other compounds.
• Flux is fed into the weld zone by gravity flow through nozzle

Thick layer of flux covers molten metal

• Flux acts as a thermal insulator ,promoting deep penetration of heat into the work
piece
• Consumable electrode is a coil of bare round wire fed automatically through
a tube
• Power is supplied by 3-phase or 2-phase power lines
2.5.2.Laser Beam Welding (LBW)

Fusion welding process in which coalescence is achieved by energy of a

highly concentrated, coherent light beam focused on joint
Laser = "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" LBW
normally performed with shielding gases to prevent oxidation

Filler metal not usually added

High power density in small area, so LBW often used for small parts
Working

The laser WELDING system consists of a power source, a flash lamp filled with Xenon, lasing
material, focusing lens mechanism and worktable. The flash tube flashes at a rate of thousands per
second. As a result of multiple reflections, Beam power is built up to enormous level.

The output laser beam is highly directional and strong, coherent and unicromatic with a wavelength
o
of 6934 A. It goes through a focusing device where it is pinpointed on the work piece, fusion takes
place and the weld is accomplished due to concentrated heat produced. Laser beam welding
process is shown in the figure.

Advantages.

1.Wide variety of metals can be welded.

2.Thermal damage is minimum.
3.Weld metal is purified.
4.Good ductility and mechanical properties.
5.Welds are vaccum tight.
6.filler metal is not used.
7.No effect on heat treated components.

Limitations.

1.Low welding Speed.

2.Limited to thickness of 1.5mm.
3.Materials like Mg cannot be welded.

APPLICATIONS

Radio Engineering
and Microelectronics.

2.5.3.Electron Beam Welding (EBW)

Fusion welding process in which heat for welding is provided by a highly-
focused, high-intensity stream of electrons striking work surface
Electron beam gun operates at:
High voltage (e.g., 10 to 150 kV typical) to accelerate
electrons Beam currents are low (measured in milliamps)
Power in EBW not exceptional, but power density is
Working

The Kinetic energy of the electrons is converted into intense heat energy when the electrons are
absorbed by the metal piece over a small area of the weld, producing deep penetration weld with a
depth/width ratio as high as 15. This results in a narrow, almost parallel weld with very little distortion
and a small width of the heat affected zone. There is no possibility of contamination by atmospheric
gases because process is carried out in vaccum.
Advantages
 High-quality welds, deep and narrow profiles
 Limited heat affected zone, low thermal
distortion High welding speeds
 No flux or shielding gases needed

Disadvantages
 High equipment cost
 Precise joint preparation & alignment
required Vacuum chamber required
 Safety concern: EBW generates x-rays

Comparison: LBW vs. EBW

No vacuum chamber required for

LBW No x-rays emitted in LBW
Laser beams can be focused and directed by optical lenses and mirrors
LBW not capable of the deep welds and high depth-to-width ratios of EBW
Maximum LBW depth = ~ 19 mm (3/4 in), whereas EBW depths = 50 mm (2 in)

2.5.4.PLASMA ARC WELDING

 Principle:
Plasma Arc welding is a constricted arc process. The arc is constrained with the help of a
water cooled small diameter nozzle which squeezes the arc, increases its pressure, temperature
and heat intensely and thus improves stability, arc shape and heat transfer, characteristics

There are two methods of Plasma Arc Welding

(A) Transferred Arc

(B)Non- Transferred
Arc.

(a)Transfered Arc
Here the electrical circuit is between the tungsten electode and the work piece. Work piece acts as
anode and the tungsten electrode as cathode. The arc is transferred from the electrode to the work piece
and hence the term transferred. Here the arc force is directed away from the plasma torch and into the
work piece, hence capable of heating the work piece to a higher temperature.

(b)NON-Transferred Arc.

In Non-transferreed type, power is directly connected with the electrode and the torch of nozzle.
The electrode carries the same current. Thus ,ionizing a high velocity gas that is strewing towards the
workpiece. The main advantage of this type is that the spot moves inside the wall and heat the
incoming gas and outer layer remains cool. This type of plasma has low thermal efficiency.
Advantages
1.Ensures arc stability.
2.Produces less thermal distortion
3.The process is readily automated.

Disadvantages.

1.Excessive noise is produced.

2.Equipment is complicated and expensive.
3.Large amount of ultraviolet and infrared rays are emitted.

2.5.5.THERMIT WELDING.

FW process in which heat for coalescence is produced by superheated molten metal from
the chemical reaction of thermite
Thermite = mixture of Al and Fe3O4 fine powders that produce an
exothermic reaction when ignited
Also used for incendiary bombs
Filler metal obtained from liquid metal
Process used for joining, but has more in common with casting than welding
 Fig: Thermit welding: (1) Thermit ignited; (2) crucible tapped, superheated metal
flows into mold; (3) metal solidifies to produce weld joint.
Applications
joining of railroad rails
Repair of cracks in large steel castings and forgings
Weld surface is often smooth enough that no finishing is required

2.5.6.TIG& MIG WELDING

 Inert Gas Welding
For materials such as Al or Ti which quickly form oxide layers, a method to place an inert
atmosphere around the weld puddle had to be developed

Metal Inert Gas (MIG)

• Uses a consumable electrode (filler wire made of the base metal)
• Inert gas is typically Argon

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an inert gas for arc shielding
Melting point of tungsten = 3410 C (6170 F)
A.k.a. Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
In Europe, called "WIG welding"
Used with or without a filler metal
When filler metal used, it is added to weld pool from separate rod or wire

Applications: aluminum and stainless steel most common

Advantages
High quality welds for suitable applications No
spatter because no filler metal through arc Little
or no post-weld cleaning because no flux
Disadvantages
Generally slower and m ore costly than consumable electrode AW processes

2.5.7. RESISTANCE WELDING.

Resistance Welding (RW)

A group of fusion weldin g processes that use a combination of heat and pressure to
accomplish coalescence
Heat generated by electrical resistance to current flow at junction to be
welded Principal RW process is res istance spot welding (RSW
Components in Resistance Spot Welding
Parts to be welded (usually sheet
metal) Two opposing electrod es
Means of applying pressure to squeeze parts between electrodes
Power supply from wh ich a controlled current can be applied for a specified time
duration
Advantages
No filler metal required
High production rates p ossible
Lends itself to mechanization and automation
Lower operator skill le vel than for arc welding
Good repeatability and reliability.
 UNIT III
METAL FORMING PROCESS

3.PREREQUISTE DISCUSSION

The Materails to be used in places where the component is subjected to very high Impact load,
Shock Load, intermittant load and in Power transmission lines, Need to be produced with dense grain
structure. This requirement can be acheived by manufacturing process such as Forging,
Rolling,Extrusion and Drawing.

3.1.COMPARISION BETWEEN HOT WORKING AND COLD WORKING

SR NO HOT WORKING COLD WORKING

1 Hot working is done above Cold working isdone below
. recrystallisation temperature recrystallisation temperature.
2 Refinement of grains takes place Grain structure is distorted.
.
3 Impurities and porosity are removed from Impurities and porosities exist in metal
. metals after hot working. after cold working.
4 Residual stresses are eliminated. Residual stresses are not eliminated.
.
5 Rapid oxidation or scaling of surfaces No oxidation and hence good surface
. occurs which results in poor surface finish. finish is obtained.
6 Close dimensional tolerances cannot be Close dimensional tolerances can be
. maintained. obtained.
7 Toolling and handling costs are more. Tooling and handling costs are less

8 Mecanical properties such as Cold w2orking decreases

. Toughness,ductility,elongation elongation,reduction in area ,
are improved. hardness, tensile strength. Fatigue
strength are improved.
3.2.ROLLING

Rolling is the most rapid method of forming metals into desired shapes by plastic deformation in
between rolls.

The forming of bars, plates , sheets, rails and other steel sections are produced by rolling.

3.2.1.Classification of Rolling mill based on number of rolls.

1.Two High Rolling Mill.

2.Three high Rolling Mill

3.Four high Rolling Mill

4. Multi Rolling Mill.

5.Universal Rolling Mill

6.Planetary Rolling Mill.

1.Two High Rolling Mill.

3.2.2. DEFECTS IN ROLLED PARTS

There are two types of major defects on the rolled products.

(a) SURFACE DEFECTS

(b) INTERNAL SURFACE DETECTS.
(a) SURFACE DEFECTS Major surface defects on rolled products are scales, rust, scratches,cracks,
and pits. These defects occurs on the rolled products due to the impurities and inclusions present in
the original cast materials.,

(b).INTERNAL SURFACE DEFECTS

i. WAVINESS OR WAVY EDGES.

It occurs due to the bending of rolls. The rolls acts as a straight beam. If the material flow is
continuous and to maintain this continuity, strains with in the material should adjust with itself. There are
compressive strain on the edges and tensile strain at the centre. The edges are restrained from expanding
freely in the longitudinal direction because of which wavy edges on the sheet will be produced.

ii. Zipper Cracks

It occurs due to poor material ductility, at the rolling temperatureCamber is provided to avoid this
defect., Camber is providing slightly large diameter at the center of rolls than that at the edges.

iii. FOLDS

Folds occur if the reduction per pass is very less.

iv. Alligatoring.

It is the splitting of work piece along the horizontal plane on exit, with top and bottom part
following the rotation of their respective rolls.

v. Lamination.

These are small cracks which may develop when reduction in thickness is excessive.
 3.3.FORGING

3.3.1. COMPARISON BETWEEN PRESS FORGING AND DROP FORGING.

SR NO Press forging Drop Forging

1. It is a Faster process Slow Process
2. Die alignment is easier Die alignment is difficult
3. Operation is quite Noisy operation
4. Quality of product is good Quality of product is fair.
5. Stroke and ram speed is high It is low.
6. It is one stroke operation Multiple stroke operation.
7. Range is 20 tons to 1500 tons. Range upto 10 tons

8. Shapes formed are dense and homogeneous in Coarse and not homogenous in
structure. structure.

3.3.2. Forging operations

Forging is a process in which the work piece is shaped by compressive forces applied through various
dies and tools. It is one of the oldest metalworking operations. Most forgings require a set of dies and a
press or a forging hammer. A Forged metal can result in the following: -
Decrease in height, increase in section - open die forging
Increase length, decrease cross-section, called drawing out.
Decrease length, increase in cross-section on a portion of the length
- upsetting
Change length, change cross-section, by squeezing in closed
impression dies - closed die forging. This results in favorable grain
flow for strong parts
3.3.3. Types of forging
 Closed/impression die
forging Electro-
upsetting
 Forward
extrusion
Backward
extrusion
Radial
forging
 Hobbing
 Isothermal forging Open-die forgig Upsetting
 Nosing Coining

Commonly used materials include

• Ferrous materials: low carbon steels
• Nonferrous materials: copper, aluminum and their alloys

3.3.3.1Open-Die Forging

Open-die forging is a hot forging process in which metal is shaped by

hammering or pressing between flat or simple contoured dies.
Equipment. Hydraulic presses, hammers.

Materials. Carbon and alloy steels, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, titanium alloys,
all forgeable materials.

Process Variations. Slab forging, shaft forging, mandrel forging, ring forging,
upsetting between flat or curved dies, drawing out.

Application. Forging ingots, large and bulky forgings, preforms for finished forgings.

Closed Die Forging

In this process, a billet is formed (hot) in dies (usually with two halves) such that the flow
of metal from the die cavity is restricted. The excess material is extruded through a restrictive
narrow gap and appears as flash around the forging at the die parting line.

Equipment. Anvil and counterblow hammers, hydraulic, mechanical, and screw presses.

Materials. Carbon and alloy steels, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, magnesium alloys,
beryllium, stainless steels, nickel alloys, titanium and titanium alloys, iron and nickel and
cobalt super alloys.

Process Variations. Closed-die forging with lateral flash, closed-die forging with
longitudinal flash, closed-die forging without flash.

Application. Production of forgings for automobiles, trucks, tractors, off-highway

equipment, aircraft, railroad and mining equipment, general mechanical industry, and
energy-related engineering production.
3.3.4.DEFECTS IN FORGED PARTS

1.Unfilled Sections.

In this some of the die cavity are not completely filled by the flowing metal.

2.Cold Shuts.

This appears as small cracks at the corners of the forging. Caused due to improper design of die.

3.Scale Pits.
This is seen as irregular depositions on the surface of forging. This is primarily caused because of
improper cleaning of the stock used for forging.
The oxides and scales gets embedded into the finish forging surface.
When the forging is cleaned by pickling, these are seen as deputations on the forging surfaces.

4.Die Shifts.

This is caused by the mis-alignment of the half dies, making the two halves of te forging to be of
improper shape. It is also called as mismatch.

5..Flakes.
These are basically ruptures caused by the improper cooling of the large forging. Rapid
cooling causes the exterior to cool quickly causing internal fractures.

6.Improper Grain Flow.

Due to improper design of the die, which makes the flow of the metal to be not in the final
intended direction?

7.Laps.
Laps are formed by webbuckling during forging. To avoid laps web thickness should be increased
and properly edesigned.
 UNIT IV

SHEET METAL PROCESS

PREREQUISITE DISCUSSION

Now a day the automobile component, aircraft and ship building involves the usage of thin sheets of
various metals. If the thickness of the metal is less than six „mm‟ then it is called as sheet. Hence the
knowledge about the sheet metal processing is necessary. This unit deals how the sheet metals are processed
for meeting the requirement & Involves methods in which sheet metal is cut into required dimensions and
shape; and/or forming by stamping, drawing, or pressing to the final shape. The surface finish of the sheet
metals processed by this methods are good when compared to other process like welding, machining etc., A
special class of metal forming where the thickness of the piece of material is small compared to the other
dimensions. Cutting into shape involve shear forces Forming Processes involve tensile stresses.

4. The Major operations of sheet Metal are;

(A) Shearing,
(B) Bending,
(C) Drawing and
(D) Squeezing
4.1. Shearing
The mechanical cutting of materials without the information of chips or the use of Burning or melting for
straight cutting blades: shearing for curved blades: blanking, piercing, notching, trimming
Classifications of Shearing Processes
Blanking
Punching
Piercing
Trimming
Slitting
Notching
Nibbling
Shaving
Dinking
Perforating
Lancing
Cutoff
Spring Back
Blanking.
Cutting a piece from the sheet metal by leaving enough scrap around the opening to assure that the
punch has enough metal to cut along its entire edge, during which a metal work piece is removed from the
primary metal strip or sheet when it is punched.
Punching.
It is the operation to produce circular holes on a sheet metal by a punch and a die. Here the
pierced metal is the final product then the operation is called as punching.
Piercing.
It is an operation to produce holes of any desired shape. Piercing produces a raised hole rather than
a cut hole. Piercing refers to punching a hole.
Trimming.
It is the operation of cutting and removing unwanted excess metal from the periphery of a previously
formed /forged/cast component.
Slitting
Shearing process used to cut rolls of sheet metal into several rolls of narrower width used to cut a wide coil
of metal into a number of narrower coils as the main coil is moved through the slitter. Shearing
operations can be carried by means of a pair of circular blades.
Notching
Same as piercing- edge of the strip or black forms part of the punch-out perimeter. In this process
the metal is removed from the side (OR) EDGE of a sheet to get the desired shape.
Nibbling
Produces a series of overlapping slits/notches. A machine called nibbler moves a small straight
punch up and down rapidly into a die.
Shaving
Finishing operation in which a small amount of metal is sheared away from the edge of an
already blanked part .can be used to produce a smoother edge. The rough edges of a blanked part are
removed by cutting thin strip of metal along the edge on the periphery.
Dinking
Used to blank shapes from low-strength materials such as rubber, fiber and cloth
Perforating.
Process of making multiple holes which are small in diameter and closed together.
Lancing.
Lancing refers to leaving a tab without removing any material. It is an operationof cutting on one side and
bending on the other side to form a sort of tab (or) Louver. No metal is removed in this operation.
Lancing refers to leaving a tab without removing any material. It is an operationof cutting on one side and
bending on the other side to form a sort of tab (or) Louver. No metal is removed in this operation.
Cutting Off.
In this operation a piece is removed from a strip by cutting along a single line.Parting The sheet
is sheared into two (Or) more pieces.
Spring back
The elastic recovery of the material after unloading of the tools.
4.2. Bending

The plastic deformation of metals about a linear axis with little or no change in the surface area. The
purpose of bending is to form sheet metal along a straight line

4.3. STRETCH FORMING OPERATIONS

In this process, the sheet metal is clamped along the edges and then stretched over a die (OR) FORM
BLOCK, which moves upward, downward (or) side ways, depending on the particular machine.
 It is used to make aircraft wing-skin panels, automobile door panels and window frames.
The desirable qualities in the metal for maximum strechability are as follows.

1.Fine grain structure.

2.toughness.
3.LARGE SPREAD between the tensile yield and ultimate strength.

Working.

It consists of placing the sheet –metal under a tensile load over a forming block and stretching it beyond
its elastic limit and to te plastic range, thus cause a permanent set to take place.

Two Basic Forms of Stretch forming are,

1.Stretch forming,
2.Stretch – Wrap forming.

Advantages
1. In a single operation, blanks can be stretched.
2. Heat treatment before and after stretching process is not required.
3. Spring back effect is minimized.
4. Tooling cost is low.
5. Direct bending is not introduced, and plastic deformation is due to pure tension.
6. It is suitable for low volume production.

Disadvantages.

1.uneven thickness of blank cannot be stretched.

2.The maintanence cost of the hydraulic cylinders is high.

4.4. SPECIAL FORMING PROCESS.

4.4.1.HYDRO FORMING PROCESS

 In this process te pressure over the rubber membraneis controlled throughout the forming cycle, with
maximum pressure upto- 100 Mpa.This procedure allows close control of the part during forming, to prevent
wrinkling (or) tearing. This process is called hydroform or fluif – Forming Process.Hydro forming is a
Drawing process.

Advantages of Hydro-formimg Process.

1.It is used for Mass production.

2.Tools can be quickly changed.
3.Complicted shapes , sharp corners can be made by this method.
4.Spring back, Thining off metals are removed.

4.4.2.RUBBER PAD FORMING

One of the die material is made up of a flexible material (ex. Rubber) Or (poly-urethane
material.In bending and embossing of sheet metal , the female die is replaced with a rubber
pad.Pressure in the rubber pad forming is usually in the order of10Mpa.

The blank is placed under the punch called male die.Then the ram (femal part) is moved so that
punch touches the top surface of the work. Then the force is appled and gradually. increased on
the blank through the rubber pad.

The blank holder ring is used to distribute uniform pressure throughout the blank.

Thus the required shape is formed on the sheet metal between male and female parts.

Advantages of rubber pad forming.

1.Number of shapes can be formed on one rubber pad.

2.Thining in metal balank does not take place.\
3.setting time of the tool is less.
4.Wrinkle – free , shrink flanges can be produced.
Disadvantages

1.Rapid wearing of rubber Pads is a problem in this process.

2.Accurate sharp corners cannot be made by this process.
3.Loss of pressure between hydraulic fluid and rubber pad which is a major problem

Aplications.

Flanged Cylinders.
Rectangular cups,
Spherical Domes.
Unsymmetrical shaped components can be made.

4.4.3.PEEN FORMING PROCESS.

This process is used to produce curvature on thin sheet metals by shot peening on surface of the sheet.
A stream of metal shots is blasted against the surface of the blank.
This process is also called as peen forming technique.

Peening is done with cast- iron (or) Steel shot discharged either from a rotating wheel by an air blast
made from a nozzle.
Advantages of Peen forming
Complex shapes can be easily produced .
 Die and Punch is not used.
 Peening is used as a salvage operations for distorted parts (OR) correcting part.
Disadvantages of peen forming.

 This process requires longer time for forming the required shape.
 Requires additional devices for forcing out metal shots.

Applications of peen forming.

 Specific portions on crankshafts , connecting rods, gears
 Honey comb panels like aircraft wings and large tubular shapes can be produced.
 UNIT -V
MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS

PREREQUISITE DISCUSSION

Plastics are the best alternatives used in the areas where the component size is very small and
weight reduction is required in order to minimize the cost of material. Hence knowledge about various
types of plastics, its properties, production method etc is very important.

5.1.TYPES OF PLASTICS

Plastics are of two types

1.Thermo plastics
2.Thermosetting Plastics

Common plastics USED in molding are

• HDPE (stiff bottle, toys, cases, drum)
• LDPE (flexible bottle)
• PP (higher temperature bottle)
• PVC (clear bottle, oil resistant containers)
• PET (soda pop bottle)
• Nylon (automotive coolant bottle, power steering reservoir)

5.2.INJECTION MOULDING.

Injection Molding
Most widely used process. Suitable for high production of thermoplastics. Charge
fed from a hopper is heated in a barrel and forced under high pressure into a mold
cavity. Several types. Variety of parts can be made.

Basic components:
mold pieces (define the geometry of the part), and sprue, gates, runners, vents, ejection pins,
cooling system

There are two types of injection moulding.

1. Plunger type injection moulding.
2. Screw type injection moulding.
In screw type injection moulding machine the plunger is replaced by a screw.A receiprocating screw
now forces the material into the mould.since the screw action generally helps to pack the materials better
, a given plunger travel will push more material into the cavity. Finally the action of the screw , as it
rotates and mixes, adds energy to the melt.

Band heaters are still needed to fully heat the melt. All of this results in a much better and more
consistent part.

Virtually all industrial presses are screw type presses.

5.3. BLOW MOULDING

Blow Molding
used to make thermoplastic bottles and hollow sections. Starting material is a
round heated solid-bottom hollow tube – perform.
Perform inserted into two die halves and air is blown inside to complete the
process

General steps
• Melting the resin- done in extruder
• Form the molten resin into a cylinder or tube (this tube is called parison)
• The parison is placed inside a mold, and inflated so that the plastic is pushed outward
against the cavity wall
• The part is allowed to cool in the mold and is then ejected
• The part is trimmed
The parison can be formed by

A)Extrusion process
B)Injection molding process

(A)Extrusion blow molding

– Parison is formed from by forcing the plastic through an extrusion
die.

Material enters the die, flow around the mandrel so that extrudate would be
cylindrical
– The die would have a hole at the center so that air could be blown into the
cylinder
– In some blow molding operations, the air is introduced from the bottom
through an inlet
This process can be;
– continuous extrusion blow molding
• During the process, the extrusion runs continuously, thus making a
continuous parison.
• using multiple mold to match the mold cycle to the extrusion speed
– Intermittent extrusion blow molding
• During the process, the extruder is stopped during the time that the
molding occur
• use either reciprocating screw or an accumulator system
• In this system, the output of the extruder is matched by having multiple molds which seal
and blow the parison and then move away from extruder to cool and eject
• In practical case, the mold cycle is longer than time required to extrude a new parison
• If the mold cycle is twice than time needed for creating a parison, a two mold system can
be used
• The method is sometimes called rising mold system - system of which two or more
molds are used to mold parts from one extruder during continuous process

b) Injection Blow Molding

• The parison is formed by the injection of molten resin into a mold cavity and around a
core pin
• The parison is not a finished product, but it is subjected to subsequent step to form the
final shape
• Second step, blowing of the intermediate part in a second mold
• Because of distinct separation of the two steps, the parison made by injection molding is
called a perform

Process
• The mold is closed
• Resin is then injected to form a cylindrical part
• The mold is opened and perform is ejected
The perform can be stored until the finished blow molded is needed.
The flexibility of separating the two cycles has proven useful in manufacture of
soda pop bottle.
Comparison of extrusion and injection blow molding
(a)Extrusion blow (b)Injection blow molding molding

Sr no

– It is bes t s uited for bottle

1. over 200g in weight, shorter • Best suited for long runs and smaller
runs and quick tool changeover bottles
• No trim scrap

– Machine costs are comparable to

injection blow molding • Higher accuracy in final part

Tooling costs are 50% to 75% less Better transparencies with injection
than injection machine blow molding, because
It requires sprue and head trimming
crystallization
can be better
controlled

Total cycle is shorter than

injection (since the parison
and blowing can be done u • Can lead to improve mechanical
sing the same machine) properties from improved parison design.

Wider choice • Uniform wall

of resin thickness
5.4.ROTATIONAL MOULDING.

It is also known as Rotomoulding, rotocasting or spin casting.

The thin walled metal mould is a split female mould made of two pieces and is designed to be rotated
about two perpendicular axes. The steps followed in rotational moulding are.

STEP-1

A predetermined amount of plastic , powder or liquid form , is deposited in one half of a mould.

STEP – 2

The mould is closed.

STEP -3

The mould is rotated biaxially inside an oven. The hollow part should be rotated through two or more
axes, rotating at different speeds, in order to avoid the accumulatiuon of polymer powder.

STEP – 4

The plastic melts and forms a coating over the inside surface of the mould.

STEP -5

The mould is removed from the oven and cooled usually by fan. The polymer must be cooled so
that it solidifies and can be handled safely by the operator.The part will shrink on cooling, coming away
from the mould and facilitating easy removal of the part.
STEP-6

The part is removed from the mould.

Advantages of rotational moulding

1. Moulds are relatively inexpensive.

2. Different parts can be moulded at same time.

3.Very large hollow parts can be made.

4.Parts are stress free.

5.Very little scrap is produced.

Limitations of rotational moulding.

1.Moulding Cycles are long 10-20 mins

2.It is not possible to make some sharp threads.

3.Cannot make parts with tight tolerance.

5.5.TRANSFER MOULDING.

Transfer Molding
A process of forming articles by fusing a plastic material in a chamber then forcing the
whole mass into a hot mold to solidify.
Used to make products such as electrical wall receptacles and circuit breakers
Similar to compression molding except thermosetting charge is forced into a heated
mold cavity using a ram or plunger.
Examples: electrical switchgear, structural parts
 Process Variables
• Amount of charge
• Molding pressure
• Closing speed
• Mold temperature
• Charge temperature
• Cycle time
Advantages
• Little waste (no gates, sprues, or runners in many molds)
• Lower tooling cost than injection molding
• Good surface finish
• Less damage to fibers
• Process may be automated or hand-operated
• Material flow is short, less

Disadvantages
• High initial capital investment
• Labor intensive
• Secondary operations maybe required
• Long molding cycles may be needed.
5. 6.COMPRESSION MOULDING.

Compression Molding
• The process of molding a material in a confined shape by applying pressure and usually
heat.
• Almost exclusively for thermoset materials
• Used to produce mainly electrical products
Thermoset granules are “compressed” in a heated mold to shape required.
Examples: plugs, pot handles, dishware

Applications of compression moulding.

1.Dishes , Handles , container caps, fittings, electrical and electronic components.

2.Scoops, spoilers, hoods, fenders.

3.Polyester fiber glass resin systems (SMC/BMC)

 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-1
UNIVERSIT QUESTION BANK WITH ANSWERS
UNIT –I
METAL CASTING PROCESS
PART –A (2 Marks)
1 State any four types of patterns. (May 2006)
Ans: The various types of patterns which are commonly used are as follows:
1) Single piece or solid pattern
2) Two piece or split pattern
3) Loose piece pattern
4) Cope and drag pattern
5) Gated pattern

2 Mention any two advantages and disadvantages of die casting. (May=2006)

Ans: Advantages:
• It is a very fast process.
• Moulds have longer life.
• Better surface can be obtained.
Limitations:
• Moulds are much costlier.
• This method is not suitable for small quantity production.
• Shape and weight of the casting is limited.

3 Write the requirements of good pattern. (May 2007)

Ans: Simple in design
• Cheap and readily available
• Light in mass
• Surface id smooth
• Have high strength
4.What is core venting? (May 2007)
Ans: While pouring the mould with molten metal mould walls and cores heat up rapidly and releases large
amount of gases. In order to prevent casting defects these gases must be vented out. For this purpose core
venting are used. Core venting are incorporated in the core box itself.
5.What function of core ? (May 2008)
Ans: Functions of core are:
• Core provides a means of forming the main internal cavity for hollow casting.
• Core provides external undercut feature.
• Cores can be inserted to obtain deep recesses in the casting.
• Cores can be used to increase the strength of the mould.

6. Which process is called lost waxing method? Why? (May 2008)

Ans: Investment casting process is also known as Lost-wax process. The term investment
refers to a clock or special covering apparel. In investment casting, the clock is a refractory mould which
surrounds the precoated wax pattern.
7. What is the function of core prints? (Dec. 2008)
Ans:
1. Core prints are basically extra projections provided on the pattern.
2. They form core seats in the mould when pattern is embedded in the sand for mould
making.
3. Core seats are provided to support all the types of cores.
4. Though the core prints are the part of pattern, they do not appear on the cast part.

8. What are the advantages and applications of ceramic moulds? (Dec. 2008)
Ans: Advantages:
• It is less expensive
• Intricate objects can be casted.
• Castings of thin sections and which do not require machining can be produced.
Applications:
• It is mainly used for all material using better ingredient in slurry.

9. What are the pattern materials? (Dec. 2008)

Ans:1) Wood 2) Metal 3) Plastic
4) Plaster 5) Wax

10. Explain the term fettling. (Dec. 2009)

Ans: Fettling is the name given to cover all those operations which help the casting to give a
good appearance. It includes the removal of cores, sand, gates, risers, runners and other
Unwanted projections from the casting.

11. What are the applications of casting?

Ans: Transportation vehicles (in automobile engine and tractors)
• Machine tool structures
• Turbine vanes and power generators
• Mill housing
• pump filter and valve

12. Mention the specific advantages of Co2 moulding Process.

1.Gives strength and hardness to core.
2.Process cost is less.
3.It saves time on heating.
4.It can be stored for long use.

13. Define AFS grain- fineness number.

It is defined as the ratio between the total products and total percentage of sand retained on pan and
each sieve.AFS grain fineness number =sum of products /total sum of the % of sand retained on pan and each
sieve.
14. Classify moulding Machines.
1.Squeezer Machine.
2.Jolt machine.
3.Jolt – squeezer Machine.
4.Slinging Machines.
5.Patten draw Machines.
15.what are the different types of furnaces used for casting.
1.Cupola Furnace.
2.Open Hearth furnace
3.Crucible Furnace.
4.Pot Furnace.
5.Electric Furnace.
16.State the main functions of tuyeres in cupola furnace.
The tuyers are used to supply air to the coke bed for complete burning.

Part-B (16 Marks)

1. What are the pattern allowances? Explain briefly each. (Nov/Dec- 2013) (16)
Five types of allowances were taken into consideration for various reasons. They are
1.Shrinkage allowance
Any metal when heated to liquid stage and solidified will undergo change in dimension. Mostly the
dimension of the product will be reduced, then the actual size of the pattern. Hence the patterns are
made slightly in larger dimensions.(3%-5%)
2.Draft allowance
It will be difficult to remove the pattern from the mould cavity (without disturbing the mould) after
o o
ramming of sand. Hence the pattern (wooden or metal pattern) is slightly given 2 – 3 TAPER in
the z - axis or vertical direction.
3. Finish allowance
It is otherwise called as machining allowance .The pattern is made slightly 5mm -10mm large in
dimension than the required final part dimension. After casting the extra material is removed from the
solidified material by machining.
4.Shake or Rapping allowance.
Before withdrawing the pattern it is rapped and thereby the size of the mould cavity increases.
Actually by rapping , the external sections move outwards increasing the size and internal sections
move inwards decreasing the size. This allowance is kept negative and hence the pattern is made
slightly smaller in dimensions 05.1.0 mm.
5.Distortion allowance.
Some material might tend to bend or distort from the actual size or dimensions. Hence the pattern is
give counter balance degree or angle of recess so that the material will be in the required dimension
when solidified in the mould cavity.
 2. Explain the CO2 process of core making state its advantages and applications. (16)

Working Principle
The highly flowable mixture of pure dry silica sand and sodium silicate binder is rammed
or blown into the mould or core box. Carbon –dioxide gas at a pressure of about 1.5 bar is
diffused through the mixture (of sand and sodium silicate) to initiate the hardening reaction
which takes from a few seconds to a few minutes depending upon the size of core or
mould.Passage of carbon-dioxide through the sand containing sodium silicate produces carbonic
acid in the aqueous solution, this causes a rise in the SiO2- Na2O ratio and the formation of a
colloidal silica gel which hardens and forms a bond between the sand grains. The reaction is
represented by the following equation.

NaSiO3 + CO2 --------- NaCO3 + SiO2

(Sodium Silicate) (Silica Gel)

Carbon Dioxide Moulding Operation

This sand is mixed with 3 to 5 % sodium silicate
liquid base binder in Muller for 3 to 4 minutes.
Additives such as coal powder, wood flour sea
coal,
and dextrin may be added to b improve its
properties. Aluminium oxide Kaolin clay may
added to the sand.
also Patterns used in this
method may be coated with Zinc of 0.05 mm to
0.13 mm and then spraying a layer of aluminium or
brass of about 0.25 mm thickness for good surface
finish and good results.
Advantages
• Operation is speedy since we can use the mould and cores immediately after processing.
• Heavy and rush orders
• Floor space requirement is less
• Semi skilled labor may be used.
Disadvantages
Difficult in reusing the moulding sand.

3. Write a short note on ‘Green sand mould’ and shell Moulding.

Sand Casting (Green sand mould) is simply melting the metal and pouring it into a
preformed cavity, called mold, allowing (the metal to solidify and then breaking up the
mold to remove casting. In sand casting expandable molds are used. So for each casting
operation you have to form a new mold.

– Sand with a mixture of water and bonding clay

– Typical mix: 90% sand, 3% water, and 7% clay
– to enhance strength and/or permeability
Sand – Refractory for high temperature.
TYPES OF SAND

a) Green-sand molds - mixture of sand, clay, and water; “Green" means mold contains
moisture at time of pouring.
 b) Dry-sand mold - organic binders rather than clay and mold is baked to
improve strength
c) Skin-dried mold - drying mold cavity surface of a green-sand
– mold to a depth of 10 to 25 mm, using torches or
heating

Steps in Sand Casting

The cavity in the sand mold is formed by packing sand around a pattern, separating the mould into two
halves.The mold must also contain gating and riser system For internal cavity, a core must be included in
mold A new sand mold must be made for each part
1. Pour molten metal into sand mold
2. Allow metal to solidify
3. Break up the mold to remove casting
4. Clean and inspect casting
5. Heat treatment of casting is sometimes required to improve metallurgical properties
Steps in shell-molding
Shell-mold casting yields better surface quality and tolerances.
The process is described as follows:
The 2-piece pattern is made of metal (e.g. aluminum or steel), it is heated to between 175°C-
370°C, and coated with a lubricant, e.g. silicone spray. Each heated half-pattern is covered
with a mixture of sand and a thermoset resin/epoxy binder. The binder glues a layer of sand to
the pattern, forming a shell. Th e process may be repeated to get a thicker shell.The assembly
is baked to cure it.The patterns ar e removed, and the two half-shells joined together to form
the mold; metal is poured into the mold. When the metal solidifies, the shell is broken to get
the part.

Advantages of shell moulding

Smoother cavity surface permits easier flow of molten metal and better surface
finish on casting
Good dimensional accura cy
Machining often not required
Mold collapsibility usuall y avoids cracks in casting
Can be mechanized for m ass production

Disadvantages of shell moulding.

More expensive metal pattern
Difficult to justify for sma ll quantities
4. Briefly explain about Investment ca
sting. Investment Casting
Investment casting produc es very high surface quality and dimensional
accuracy. Investment casting is com monly used for precision equipment such as
su rgical equipment, for complex g eometries and for precious metals.
This process is commonly used by artisans to produce highly detailed art work.
The first step is to prod uce a pattern or replica of the finished mou ld. Wax is most
commonly used to fo rm the pattern, although plastic is also used.
Patterns are typically mass-produced by injecting liquid or semi-liquid wax into a
permanent die.
Prototypes, small production runs and specialty projects can also be undertaken by
carving wax models.
Cores are typically unne cessary but can be used for complex interna l structures.
Rapid prototyping techniques have been developed to produce expendabl e patterns.
Several replicas are ofte n attached to a gating system constructed of the same
material to form a tree assembly. In this way multiple castings can be pro duced in a
single pouring.

Casting with expendable mould: Investment Casting

advantages
– Parts of grea t complexity and intricacy can be cast
– Close dimensional control and good surface finish
– Wax can usually be recovered for reuse
– Additional machining is not normally required - this is a net shape process

Disadvantages
– Many processing steps are req uired
– Relatively expensive process

5.Explain about MPT Magnetic Parti cle testing in detail.

This method of inspection is used on magnetic ferrous castings for detectin g invisible surface or
slightly subsurface defects. Deeper subsurface defects are not satisfactorily detected be cause the influence of
the distorted lines of magnetic flux (o wing to a Discontinuity) on the magnetic particles spread over the
casting.

The defects commonly reveale d by magnetic particle inspection are quenching cracks, overlaps,
thermal cracks, seams , laps, grinding cracks, fatigue cracks, hot tears Etc,
Working Principle.
When a piece of metal is place in a magnetic field and the lines of magnetic flux get intersected by a
discontinuity such as a crack or slag inclusion in a casting, magnetic poles are induced on either side of the
discontinuity. The discontinuity causes an abrupt change in the path of magnetic flux flowing through the
casting normal to the discontinuity, resulting in a local flux leakage field and interference with the magnetic
lines of force. This local flux disturbance can be detected by its effect upon magnetic particles which are
attracted to the region of discontinuity and pile up and bridge over the discontinuity.

A surface crack is indicated (under favorable conditions) by a line of fine particles following
the crack outline and a subsurface defect by a fuzzy collection of the magnetic particles on the
surface near the discontinuity. Maximum sensitivity of indication is obtained when the discontinuity
lies in a direction normal to the applied magnetic field and when the strength of magnetic field is just
inspected

11. What are the defects occur in products made by casting process. Explain with neat sketch.
(NOV/DEC 2013) (16)
Casting defects
Defects may occur due to one or more of the following reasons:
– Fault in design of casting pattern
– Fault in design on mold and core
– Fault in design of gating system and riser
– Improper choice of moulding sand
– Improper metal composition
– Inadequate melting temperature and rate of pouring

Some common defects in castings:

a) Misruns b) Cold Shut c) Cold Shot d) Shrinkage Cavity e) Microporosity f) Hot
Tearing Misruns:
a)Misruns
It is a casting that has solidified before completely filling the mold
cavity. Typical causes include
1) Fluidity of the molten metal is insufficient,
2) Pouring Temperature is too low,
3) Pouring is done too slowly and/or
4) Cross section of the mold cavity is too thin.
b) Cold Shut
A cold shut occurs when two portion of the metal flow together, but there is lack of
fusion between them due to premature freezing, Its causes are similar to those of a Misruns.
c) Cold Shots
When splattering occurs during pouring, solid globules of the metal are formed that
become entrapped in the casting. Poring procedures and gating system designs that avoid
splattering can prevent these defects.
d) Shrinkage Cavity
This defects is a depression in the surface or an internal void in the casting caused by
solidification shrinkage that restricts the amount of the molten metal available in the last region
to freeze.
e) Microporosity
This refers to a network of a small voids distributed throughout the casting caused by
localized solidification shrinkage of the final molten metal in the dendritic structure.
f) Hot Tearing
This defect, also called hot cracking, occurs when the casting is restrained or early stages
of cooling after solidification.
 UNIT – II

METAL JOINING PROCESS

1 List out any four arc welding equipment. (May 2006)
Ans: The most commonly used equipments for arc welding are as follows:
(a) A.C or D.C. machine
(b) Wire brush
(c) Cables and connectors
(d) Ear thing clamps
(e) Chipping hammer

2 What are the special features of friction welding? (May 2007)

Ans:
• Friction welding is a solid state welding process where coalescence is produced by the heat obtained
from mechanically induced sliding motion between rubbing surfaces.
• The work parts are held together under pressure.
• Its operating is simple.
• Power required for the operation is low.
• It is used for joining steels, super alloys, non-ferrous metals and combinations of
metals.
3.Define resistance welding process. (May 2006, May 2007)
Ans: Resistance welding is a process where coalescence is produced by the heat obtained from resistance
offered by the workpiece to the flow of electric current in a circuit of which the workpiece is a part and by
the application of pressure.
4.What is the purpose of flux? (May 2008)
Ans: 1) It acts as shield to weld.
2) To prevent atmospheric reaction of molten metal with atmosphere.

5. How can slag inclusions in welding be avoided? (May 2008)

Ans: Avoid multi layer welding
• Reduce arc length
• Increase electrode angle
• Avoid using large electrode
6 How does brazing differ from braze welding? (Dec. 2008)
Ans:
Brazing Braze Welding
The filler alloy is fed to one or more The filler alloy is deposited
points in the assembly and it is directly at the point where it is
drawn into the rest of the joint by desired.
capillary action.
7 Why flux is coated on filler rods? (Dec. 2008)
Ans: The coating improves penetration and surface finish.
• Suitable coating will improve metal deposition rates.

8 What is the application of carburizing flame? (Dec. 2009) Ans:

• Carburizing flame is generally used for: o Welding of
low alloy steel rods
o Non-ferrous metals
o High carbon steel

9 What are the diameter and length of the electrodes available in the market? (Dec.
2009) Ans: Standard length of electrodes are 250 mm, 300 mm and 450 mm.
• Standard diameters of electrodes are 1.6,2 ,2.5, 3.2, 4,5,6,7,8, and 9 mm.

10. Classify various ARC welding processes

(i) Arc welding

• Carbon arc
• Metal arc
• Metal inert gas
• Tungsten inert gas
• Plasma arc
• Submerged arc
• Electro-slag

11. Classify various GAS welding processes

(ii) Gas Welding

• Oxy-acetylene
• Air-acetylene
• Oxy-hydrogen

12. Name the various methods of Resistance Welding

B UTT
Spot
Seam
Projection & Percussion.
13. What is ‘Brazing’
It is defined as the t3echnique of joining two dissimilar or similar materials by addition of
special filler material. Brazing gives a much stronger joint than soldering but requires greater heat
which cannot be obtained from copper in soft soldering.
14.Mention the applications of friction welding.

Used in refrigeration.
Used in super alloys.
Making simple forging.
Production of taper and reamer drills
Production of axle shafts , valves and gears.

15.Name the chemicals used in flux Manufacure.

1.Chlorides
2.Borax and boric acid.
3.Borates
4.Fluorides.

Part-B (16Marks)

1. Define welding, mention its types, Explain Arc welding with a neat sketch and
Mention its advantages and limitations. (16) (NOV/DEC 2010)

Welding
Welding is a materials joining process which produces coalescence of materials by
heating them to suitable temperatures with or without the pplication of pressure or
by the application of pressure alone, and with or without the use of filler material.
Welding is used for making permanent joints. It is used in the manufacture of
automobile bodies, aircraft frames, railway wagons, machine frames, structural
works, tanks, furniture, boilers, general repair work and ship building.

Types of welding
ARC Welding
Gas Welding

Arc welding
Uses an electric arc to coalesce metals
Arc welding is the most common method
of welding metals
Electricity travels from electrode to base metal to ground

Arc welding Equipments

• A welding generator (D.C.)
or Transformer (A.C.)
• Two cables- one for work
and one for electrode
• Electrode holder
 • Electrode
• Protective shield
• Gloves
• Wire brush
• Chipping hammer
• Goggles

Electrode

Electrode is a thin rod made up of same as that of parent material. Flux is coated over the electrode
to avoid oxidation. It is mostly connected to the negative polarity.

Two Basic Types of AW Electrodes

Consumable – consumed during welding process
Source of filler metal in arc welding
Nonconsumable – not consumed during welding process
Filler metal must be added
separately

Consumable Electrodes
Forms of consumable electrodes
• Welding rods (a.k.a. sticks) are 9 to 18 inches and 3/8 inch or less in
diameter and must be changed frequently
• Weld wire can be continuously fed from spools with long lengths of
wire, avoiding frequent interruptions
In both rod and wire forms, electrode is consumed by arc and added to weld joint as filler metal.

Nonconsumable Electrodes
Made of tungsten which resists melting
Gradually depleted during welding (vaporization is principal mechanism)
Any filler metal must be supplied by a separate wire fed into weld pool

Flux
A substance that prevents formation of oxides and other contaminants in welding, or
dissolves them and facilitates removal
Provides protective atmosphere for welding
Stabilizes arc
Reduces spattering

Welding practice & equipment

STEPS :
• Prepare the edges to be joined and maintain the proper position

• Open the acetylene valve and ignite the gas at tip of the torch

• Hold the torch at about 45deg to the work piece plane

 • Inner flame near the work piece and filler rod at about 30 – 40 deg

• Touch filler rod at the joint and control the movement according to the flow
of the material
Advantages
Most efficient way to join metals
Lowest-cost joining method
Affords lighter weight through better utilization of materials
Joins all commercial metals
Provides design flexibility

Disadvantages
• Manually applied, therefore high labor cost.
• Need high energy causing danger
• Not convenient for disassembly.
• Defects are hard to detect at joints.

2. Define welding, mention its types, Explain Gas welding with a neat sketch and
Mention the equipments used , types of flames produced and give its
advantages and limitations. (16) APR /MAY -2010

Welding
Welding is a materials joining process which produces coalescence of materials by
heating them to suitable temperatures with or without the application of pressure or
by the application of pressure alone, and with or without the use of filler material.
Welding is used for making permanent joints. It is used in the manufacture of
automobile bodies, aircraft frames, railway wagons, machine frames, structural
works, tanks, furniture, boilers, general repair work and ship building.

Types of welding
ARC Welding
Gas Welding

GAS WELDING
Sound weld is obtained by selecting proper
size of flame, filler material and method of
moving torch
The temperature generated during the
process is 33000c.
When the metal is fused, oxygen from the
atmosphere and the torch combines with
molten metal and forms oxides, results
defective weld
Fluxes are added to the welded metal
to remove oxides
Common fluxes used are made of sodium, potassium. Lithium and borax.
Flux can be applied as paste, powder, liquid. solid coating or gas.
GAS WELDING EQUIPMENT

1.Gas Cylinders
Pressure
Oxygen – 125 kg/cm2
Acetylene – 16 kg/cm2
2. Regulators
Working pressure of oxygen 1 kg/cm2
Working pressure of acetylene 0.15 kg/cm2
Working pressure varies depends upon the thickness of the work pieces welded.
3. Pressure Gauges
4. Hoses
5. Welding torch
6. Check valve
7. Non return valve

Three basic types of oxyacetylene flames used in oxyfuel-gas welding and

cutting operations:
(a) neutral flame; (b) oxidizing flame; (c) carburizing, or reducing flame.

Addition of more oxygen give a bright

whitish cone surrounded by the transparent
blue envelope is called Neutral flame (It has a balance of
fuel gas and oxygen) (32000c)
• Used for welding steels, aluminium, copper and cast iron
 oxygen give a bright whitish cone surrounded by the transparent
blue envelope is called Neutral flame (It has a balance of fuel gas and oxygen) (32000c)
• Used for welding steels, aluminium, copper and cast iron

Oxygen is turned on, flame immediately changes into a long white inner area (Feather)
surrounded by a transparent blue envelope is called Carburizing flame (30000c)

Advantages of Gas welding.

1.Simple Equipment
2.Portable
3.Inexpensive
4.Easy for maintenance and repair

Disadvantages Of Gas welding

1.Limited power Density

2.Very low welding speed.
3.High total heat input per unit length
4.Large Heat affected Zone
5.Severe Distortion
6.Not recommended for welding reactive metals such as titanium and Zirconium.

3. Give the Difference between Gas Welding and Arc Welding.

GAS WELDING ARC WELDING

Sr No
Heat is produced by the Gas Heat is produced by Electric Arc
1. Flame
2. The flame temperature is
o o
about 3200 C The temperature of Arc is about 4000 C
 3. Separate Filler rod introduced Arc Producing as well as filler rod material is
the electrode.
4. Suggested for thin materials Suggested for medium and thick materials

5. Gas welded parts do not have Arc welded parts have very high strength
much strength
6. Filler metal may not be the Filler metal must be same or an alloy of the parent metal
same parent metal
7. Brazing and soldering are Brazing and soldering can‟t be carried out by electric arc.
done using gas

4. Explain Submerged arc welding with a neat sketch. State its advantages and disadvantages.
(NOV/DEC-2011).
Submerged arc welding
• Weld arc is shielded by a granular flux , consisting of silica, lime, manganese oxide,
calcium fluoride and other compounds.
• Flux is fed into the weld zone by gravity flow through nozzle
Thick layer of flux covers molten metal

• Flux acts as a thermal insulator ,promoting

deep penetration of heat into the work piece
• Consumable electrode is a coil of bare
round wire fed automatically through a tube
• Power is supplied by 3-phase or 2-
phase power lines

5. Explain the method of laser beam welding and give their applications (APR/MAY 2014)
(16)

Laser Beam Welding (LBW)

Fusion welding process in which

coalescence is achieved by energy of a highly
concentrated, coherent light beam focused on
joint
Laser = "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation"
LBW normally performed with shielding gases to prevent oxidation
 Filler metal not usually added
High power density in small area, so LBW often used for small parts
Working

The laser WELDING system consists of a power source, a flash lamp filled with Xenon, lasing material,
focusing lens mechanism and worktable. The flash tube flashes at a rate of thousands per second. As a
result of multiple reflections, Beam power is built up to enormous level.

The output laser beam is highly directional and strong, coherent and unicromatic with a wavelength of
o
6934 A. It goes through a focusing device where it is pinpointed on the work piece, fusion takes place and
the weld is accomplished due to concentrated heat produced. Laser beam welding process is shown in the
figure.

Advantages.

1.Wide variety of metals can be welded.

2.Thermal damage is minimum.
3.Weld metal is purified.
4.Good ductility and mechanical properties.
5.Welds are vaccum tight.
6.filler metal is not used.
7.No effect on heat treated components.

Limitations.
1.Low welding Speed.
2.Limited to thickness of 1.5mm.
3.Materials like Mg cannot be welded.

APPLICATIONS

Radio Engineering and Microelectronics.

6. Explain the method of electron beam welding and given their applications (16)
Electron Beam Welding (EBW)
Fusion welding process in which heat for welding is provided by a highly-focused, high-intensity
stream of electrons striking work surface
Electron beam gun operates at:
High voltage (e.g., 10 to 150 kV typical) to accelerate electrons Beam currents are low
(measured in milliamps)
Power in EBW not exceptional, but power density is

Working

The Kinetic energy of the electrons is converted into intense heat energy when the electrons are
absorbed by the metal piece over a small area of the weld, producing deep penetration weld with a
depth/width ratio as high as 15. This results in a narrow, almost parallel weld with very little distortion and
a small width of the heat affected zone. There is no possibility of contamination by atmospheric gases
because process is carried out in vaccum.

Advantages
 High-quality welds, deep and narrow profiles
 Limited heat affected zone, low thermal
distortion High welding speeds
 No flux or shielding gases needed

Disadvantages
 High equipment cost
 Precise joint preparation & alignment
required Vacuum chamber required
 Safety concern: EBW generates x-rays

Comparison: LBW vs. EBW

 No vacuum chamber required for

LBW No x-rays emitted in LBW
 Laser beams can be focused and directed by optical lenses and mirrors
 LBW not capable of the deep welds and high depth-to-width ratios of EBW
 Maximum LBW depth = ~ 19 mm (3/4 in), whereas EBW depths = 50 mm (2
in)

7. Describe plasma Arc welding and give their applications (NOV/DEC 2011) (16)
Principle:
Plasma Arc welding is a constricted arc process. The arc is constrained with the help of a
water cooled small diameter nozzle which squeezes the arc, increases its pressure, temperature
and heat intensely and thus improves stability, arc shape and heat transfer, characteristics

There are two methods of Plasma Arc Welding

1.Transferred Arc
2.Non- Transferred Arc.

1.Transfered Arc
Here the electrical circuit is between the tungsten electode and the work piece. Work piece acts as
anode and the tungsten electrode as cathode. The arc is transferred from the electrode to the work
piece and hence the term transferred. Here the arc force is directed away from the plasma torch and
into the work piece, hence capable of heating the work piece to a higher temperature.

2.NON-Transferred Arc.

In Non-transferreed type, power is directly connected with the electrode and the torch of nozzle.
The electrode carries the same current. Thus ,ionizing a high velocity gas that is strewing towards the
workpiece. The main advantage of this type is that the spot moves inside the wall and heat the
incoming gas and outer layer remains cool. This type of plasma has low thermal efficiency.
Advantages
1.Ensures arc stability.
2.Produces less thermal distortion
3.The process is readily automated.

Disadvantages.

1.Excessive noise is produced.

2.Equipment is complicated and expensive.
3.Large amount of ultraviolet and infrared rays are emitted.
 8. Explain Thermit welding and given their applications (16)

FW process in which heat for coalescence is produced by superheated molten metal from the
chemical reaction of thermite
Thermite = mixture of Al and Fe3O4 fine powders that produce an exothermic
reaction when ignited
Also used for incendiary bombs
Filler metal obtained from liquid metal
Process used for joining, but has more in common with casting than welding

Fig: Thermit welding: (1) Thermit ignited; (2) crucible tapped, superheated metal
flows into mold; (3) metal solidifies to produce weld joint.
Applications
joining of railroad rails
Repair of cracks in large steel castings and forgings
Weld surface is often smooth enough that no finishing is required

9. Explain TIG and MIG welding in detail.

Inert Gas Welding

For materials such as Al or Ti which quickly form oxide layers, a method to place an inert
atmosphere around the weld puddle had to be developed

Metal Inert Gas (MIG)

• Uses a consumable electrode (filler wire made of the base metal)
• Inert gas is typically Argon

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

 Uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an inert gas for arc shielding
Melting point of tungst en = 3410 C (6170 F)
A.k.a. Tungsten Inert G as (TIG) welding
In Europe, called "WIG welding"
Used with or without a filler metal
When filler metal used, it is added to weld pool from separate r od or wire
Applications: aluminum and stainless steel most common
Advantages
High quality welds for suitable applications No
spatter because no filler metal through arc Little or
no post-weld cleaning because no flux
Disadvantages
Generally slower and m ore costly than consumable electrode AW processes

10. What is resistance welding; Me ntion the various types of Resistance welding . Explain in details
about spot welding.

Resistance Welding (RW)

A group of fusion weldin g processes that use a combination of heat and pressure to accomplish
coalescence
Heat generated by electrical resistance to current flow at junction to be welded
Principal RW process is resistance spot welding (RSW
 Components in Resistance SpotWelding
Parts to be welded (usuallysheet metal)
Two opposing electrodesMeans of applying pressure to squeeze parts between electrodesPower
supply from which a controlled current can be applied for a specified time duration
Advantages
 No filler metal required
 High production rates possible
 Lends itself to mechanization and
automation Lower operator skill level
than for arc welding Good repeatability
and reliability

UNIT III
METAL FORMING PROCESS

1 What are the four major drawbacks of hot working? (May 2006)
Ans:
• As hot working is carried out at high temperatures, a rapid oxidation orscale formation
takes place on the metal surface which leads to poor surface finish and loss of metal.

• Due to the loss of carbon from the surface of the steel piece being worked, the surface layer loses
its strength.
• This weakening of the surface layer may give rise to fatigue crack which results in failure of the part.
• Close tolerance cannot be obtained.
• Hot working involves excessive expenditure on account of high tooling cost.
2. Explain why parts produced by Forging is preffered when compared to other machining and
welding process.

2 Classify the types of extrusion. (May 2006)

1. Hot Extrusion
2. Cold Extrusion
3. Hot extrusion
(A)Direct extrusion,(B) Indirect extrusion,(C)Tube extrusion

3 What is the difference between a bloom and a billet? (May 2007)

Ans: A bloom has a square cross section with minimum size of 150x150 mm and a billetis
smaller than bloom and it may have any square section from 38 mm upto the size of a bloom.
4 What is impact extrusion ? (May 2007)
Ans: The raw material is in slug form which have been turned from a bar or punched from
a strip. By using punch and dies, the operation is performed. The slug is placed in the die and struck from
top by the punch opareting at high pressure and speed.

5 Why are a number of passes required to roll a steel bar? (May 2008)
Ans: To reduce the thickness and to increase the width of the bar number of passesare
required.

6 How are seamless tubes produced? (May 2008)

Ans: Seamless tubing is a popular and economical raw stock for machining because it
saves drilling and boring of parts. The piercing machine consists of two rapered rolls, called as piercing
rolls.

7 What is Sejournet process? (Dec. 2008)

Ans: That extrusion process which is based both on the use of a lubricantin a viscous
condition at extrusion temperature and on a separation between the lubrication of the chamber wall and die
is called Sejournet process.

8 What is skew rolling ?(Dec. 2008)

Ans: The rolls are powered and the workpiece is in due to frictional force between metal and
surface. The torque on the rolls is being zero.

9 Explain the term Extrusion process. (Dec.2009)

Ans: The extrusion process consists of compressing a metal inside achamber to force itout
through a small opening which is called as die. Any plastic material can be successfully extruded. A large
number of extruded shapes which are commonly used are tubes, rods, structural shapes and lead covered cables.
During the process, a heated cylindrical billet is placed in the container and forced out through a steel
die with the help of aramor plunger.

10 What are the disadvantages of forging processes? (Dec. 2009)

Ans:
• Complicated shapes cannot be produced.
• Generally used for large parts.
• Because of cost of dies, process is costly.

11.Define Impact extrusion.

Ans.It is a cold working process of making required shape by striking slugs of metal by high impact. It is
used for making tooth paste ,shaving cream and collapsible medicine tubes.

12.What is meant by cold spinning.It is the operation of shaping very thin metals by pressing against a
form while it is rotating , It is carried out at room temperature.

13.Define Hot Spinning.

It is the process of making circular cross section or a dish or head from circular , heavy plates by spinning
sheet metal.
14.What is wire drawing.
Drawing of metal through a small aperture die and wounding in the form of coil is called wire drawing.
The aperture is generally below 16mm diameter.

15.What is meant by deep Drawing.

It is the process of making cup shaped parts from sheet metal
blanks, where the depth of the cup is greater than that of the diameter of the cup.

Part-B (16 Marks)

1. Compare HOT working and Cold Working.

SR NO HOT WORKING COLD WORKING

1 Hot working is done above Cold working isdone below
. recrystallisation temperature recrystallisation temperature.
2 Refinement of grains takes place Grain structure is distorted.
.
3 Impurities and porosity are removed from Impurities and porosities exist in metal
. metals after hot working. after cold working.
4 Residual stresses are eliminated. Residual stresses are not eliminated.
.
5 Rapid oxidation or scaling of surfaces No oxidation and hence good surface
. occurs which results in poor surface finish. finish is obtained.
6 Close dimensional tolerances cannot be Close dimensional tolerances can be
. maintained. obtained.
7 Toolling and handling costs are more. Tooling and handling costs are less

8 Mecanical properties such as Cold w2orking decreases

. Toughness,ductility,elongation elongation,reduction in area ,
are improved. hardness, tensile strength. Fatigue
strength are improved.

2. Define rolling and discuss according to the classification. (APR/MAY-2010) (16)

Rolling is the most rapid method of forming metals into desired shapes by plastic deformation in
between rolls.

The forming of bars, plates , sheets, rails and other steel sections are produced by rolling.
Classification of Rolling mill based on number of rolling mills.

1.Two High Rolling Mill.

2.Three high Rolling Mill

3.Four high Rolling Mill

4. Multi Rolling Mill.

5.Universal Rolling Mill

6.Planetary Rolling Mill.

1.Two High Rolling Mill.

 This Mill has two rolls. Both the rolls rotate in a constant direction about the horizontal axis. The
principle operation of this process is reduction of cross sectional area of stock and increasing the length. This
method is used for both cold and hot rolling operation.

3. What are the defects in rolled parts?

There are two types of major defects on the rolled products.

1. SURFACE DEFECTS
2. INTERNAL SURFACE DETECTS.

1.SURFACE DEFECTS

Major surface defects on rolled products are scales, rust, scratches,cracks, and pits.

These defects occurs on the rolled products due to the impurities and inclusions present in the original cast
materials.,

II.Internal surface defects

1.waviness or wavy edges.

It occurs due to the bending of rolls. The rolls acts as a straight beam. If the material flow is
continuous and to maintain this continuity, strains with in the material should adjust with itself. There are
compressive strain on the edges and tensile strain at the centre. The edges are restrained from expanding
freely in the longitudinal direction because of which wavy edges on the sheet will be produced.

2.Zipper Cracks

It occurs due to poor material ductility, at the rolling temperatureCamber is provided to avoid this
defect., Camber is providing slightly large diameter at the center of rolls than that at the edges.

3. FOLDS

Folds occur if the reduction per pass is very less.

4. Alligatoring.

It is the splitting of work piece along the horizontal plane on exit, with top and bottom part
following the rotation of their respective rolls.

5.lamination.

These are small cracks which may develop when reduction in thickness is excessive.

4..Give the advantage of press forging over drop forging

SR NO Press forging Drop Forging

1. It is a Faster process Slow Process
2. Die alignment is easier Die alignment is difficult
3. Operation is quite Noisy operation
4. Quality of product is good Quality of product is fair.
5. Stroke and ram speed is high It is low.
6. It is one stroke operation Multiple stroke operation.
7. Range is 20 tons to 1500 tons. Range upto 10 tons

8. Shapes formed are dense and homogeneous in Coarse and not homogenous in
structure. structure.

5. Define Forging, Mention its types , differentiate between open die forging and closed die forging.

Forging operations
Forging is a process in which the workpiece is shaped by compressive forces applied through
various dies and tools. It is one of the oldest metalworking operations. Most forgings require a
set of dies and a press or a forging hammer. A Forged metal can result in the following: -

Decrease in height, increase in section - open die forging Increase length, decrease
cross-section, called drawing out.
Decrease length, increase in cross-section on a portion of the length - upsetting
Change length, change cross-section, by squeezing in closed
impression dies - closed die forging. This results in favorable grain flow for strong parts

Types of forging
Closed/impression die
forging Electro-upsetting
Forward extrusion
Backward extrusion
Radial forging
Hobbing
Isothermal
forging Open-die
forgig Upsetting
Nosing
Coining

Commonly used materials include

• Ferrous materials: low carbon steels
• Nonferrous materials: copper, aluminum and their alloys

Open-Die Forging

Open-die forging is a hot forging process in which metal is shaped by

hammering or pressing between flat or simple contoured dies.
Equipment. Hydraulic presses, hammers.

Materials. Carbon and alloy steels, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, titanium alloys,
all forgeable materials.

Process Variations. Slab forging, shaft forging, mandrel forging, ring forging,
upsetting between flat or curved dies, drawing out.

Application. Forging ingots, large and bulky forgings, preforms for finished forgings.

Closed Die Forging

In this process, a billet is formed (hot) in dies (usually with two halves) such that the flow
of metal from the die cavity is restricted. The excess material is extruded through a restrictive
narrow gap and appears as flash around the forging at the die parting line. Equipment. Anvil and
counterblow hammers, hydraulic, mechanical, and screw presses. Materials. Carbon and alloy
steels, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, magnesium alloys, beryllium, stainless steels, nickel
alloys, titanium and titanium alloys, iron and nickel and cobalt super alloys.

Process Variations. Closed-die forging with lateral flash, closed-die forging with
longitudinal flash, closed-die forging without flash.

Application. Production of forgings for automobiles, trucks, tractors, off-highway

 equipment, aircraft, railroad and mining equipment, general mechanical industry, and
energy-related engineering production.
6.What are the defects in forgings? Explain it with neat sketches, (Apr/May-2011) (16)

1.Unfilled Sections.

In this some of the die cavity are not completely filled by the flowing metal.

2.Cold Shuts.

This appears as small cracks at the corners of the forging. Caused due to improper design of die.

3.Scale Pits.
This is seen as irregular depositions on the surface of forging. This is primarily caused because of
improper cleaning of the stock used for forging.
The oxides and scales gets embedded into the finish forging surface.
When the forging is cleaned by pickling, these are seen as deputations on the forging surfaces.

4.Die Shifts.

This is caused by the mis-alignment of the half dies, making the two halves of te forging to be of
improper shape. It is also called as mismatch.

5..Flakes.
These are basically ruptures caused by the improper cooling of the large forging. Rapid
cooling causes the exterior to cool quickly causing internal fractures.

6.Improper Grain Flow.

Due to improper design of the die, which makes the flow of the metal to be not in the final
intended direction.
 Laps are formed by webbuckling during forging. To avoid laps web thickness should be increased
and properly edesigned.

UNIT - IV

SHEET METAL PROCESS

1 What is punching operation ?

Ans : It is the cutting operation with the help of which various shaped holes are produced in the sheet metal.
It is similar to blanking; only the main difference is that, the hole is the desired product and the material
punched out to form a hole is considered as a waste.

2 What is super plastic forming operation ?

Ans: Superplastic forming is a metalworking process for forming sheet metal. It works upon the theory of
superplasticity, which means that a material can elongate beyond 100% of its original size.

3 What is press brake?

Ans: Press brake (bending brake) is an open frame press used for bending, cutting and forming. Generally, it
handless long workpieces in the form of strips. Usually press brake have long dies and suitable and suitable
for making long straight line bends.

4 Define hydro forming process.

1) Hydro - mechanical forming

2) Electro - hydraulic forming Hydro - mechanical forming: In this method , the blank is placed
over the punch whose shape is similar to inner of the find workpiece.
Electro - hydraulic forming : This method involves the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical
energy in a liquid medium. Electric spark in a liquid produces shock waves and pressures which can be used
for metal forming.

5 Give the difference between punching and blanking.

Ans:
Blanking : It is the cutting operation of a flat metal sheet. The article punched out is known as blank.
Blank is the required product of the operation and the metal left behind is considered as a waste.
Punching: It is similliar to blanking; only the main difference is that, the hole is the desired
product and the material punched out to form a hole is considered as a waste.

6 How is hydro forming is similar to rubber forming ?

Ans : In both the sheet metal working processes sheet metal is pressed between a die and rubber block.
Under pressure, the rubber and sheet metal are driven into the die and confirm to its shape by
forming the part.
7 What do you mean by minimum bend radius?
Ans: It is the radius of curvature on inside surface of the bend. If the bend radius is too small, then cracking
of a material on the outer tensile surface takes place. To prevent any damage to punch and die, the bend
radius should not be less than 0.8mm.

8 Define limiting drawing ratio.

Ans : It is the ratio of finished shell diameter (d) to the radius of bottom corner(r).
9 Define Embossing.
Ans : With the help of this operation, specific shapes or figures are produced on the sheet metal.
It is used for decorative purpose or giving details like names, trade marks, specifications, etc. On
the sheet metal.

10. What are the factors affecting shearing operation?

Shape and material of punch

Die,speedof punching,lubrication
Clearance between punch & die.

11. Define Blanking.

A finite shape of sheet metal is removed and blocked by shearing the entire contour using a die and a
punch. The portion removed, which is the required part is called as blank and the operation is called as
blanking.

12.What is meant by Dimpling.

irst hole is punched and then it is expanded into a flange. flange may be produced by piercing with a
0
sharp punch when ther bend angle is less than90 , as n fittings with conical ends.this process is also called as
FLAIRING.

13.Define Notching.
It refers to the removing pieces from the edge. In this process, the metal is removed from the side (or)
edge of a sheet to get the desired shape.

14.define Stretch forming.

The sheet metal is placed under a tensile load over a forming block and stretching it beyond its elastic
limit and to the plastic range, thus cause permanent set to take place.this process is useful in making
prototype models of aircraft and automotive parts.

15.Define Wrinkling
It is caused by compressive stresses in the plane of the sheet . It can be objectionable or can be
useful in imparting stiffness to parts. It can be controlled by proper tool and die design.
 PART-B (16-marks)

1. Describe shearing operations in a sheet metal work with a neat sketch (16)

Sheet Metal Forming

Involves methods in which sheet metal is cut into required dimensions and shape; and/or
forming by stamping, drawing, or pressing to the final shape
A special class of metal forming where the thickness of the piece of material is
small compared to the other dimensions
Cutting into shape involve shear forces
Forming Processes involve tensile stresses

The Major operations of sheet Metal are;

1) Shearing,
2) Bending,
3) Drawing and
4) Squeezing
Shearing
The mechanical cutting of materials without the information of chips or the use of
burning or melting for straight cutting blades: shearing for curved blades: blanking, piercing,
notching, trimming,Lancing.

Slitting
shearing process used to cut rolls of sheet metal into several rolls of narrower width
used to cut a wide coil of metal into a number of narrower coils as the main coil is
moved through the slitter.
Blanking
during which a metal workpiece is removed from the primary metal strip or sheet when it is
punched.

Notching
same as piercing
- edge of the strip or black forms part of the punch-out perimeter

Nibbling
Produces a series of overlapping slits/notches

Shaving
finishing operation in which a small amount of metal is sheared away from the edge of
an already blanked part
- can be used to produce a smoother edge
Dinking
Used to blank shapes from low-strength materials such as rubber, fiber and cloth

Springback
The elastic recovery of the material after unloading of the tools
2.Describe the various sheet metal making operations with neat sketch.

1.Bending is the process by which a straight

line is transformed into a curved length.

2.Shearing. (refer previous question)

3.Drawing

It is the process of producing hollow objects (ex.utencils) by using an semicircular punch and Die.

4.Deep Drawing.
If the depth of the hole is greater than that of the diameter then the drawing operation is called
deep drawing.

5.Forming.
Changing the shape of the sheet metals without cutting, shearing or drawing.
3. Explain any one method of stretch forming operation with a neat sketch (16)

In this process, the sheet metal is clamped along the edges and then stretched over a die (OR) FORM
BLOCK, which moves upward, downward (or) side ways, depending on the particular machine.
It is used to make aircraft wing-skin panels, automobile door panels and window frames.
The desirable qualities in the metal for maximum strechability are as follows.

1.Fine grain structure.

2.toughness.
3.LARGE SPREAD between the tensile yield and ultimate strength.

Working.

It consists of placing the sheet –metal under a tensile load over a forming block and stretching it beyond
its elastic limit and to te plastic range, thus cause a permanent set to take place.

Two Basic Forms of Stretch forming are,

1.Stretch forming,
2.Stretch – Wrap forming.

ADVANTAGES.
7. In a single operation, blanks can be stretched.
8. Heat treatment before and after stretching process is not required.
9. Spring back effect is minimized.
10. Tooling cost is low.
 11. Direct bending is not introduced, and plastic deformation is due to pure tension.
12. It is suitable for low volume production.

DISADVANTAGES

1.uneven thickness of blank cannot be stretched.

2.The maintanence cost of the hydraulic cylinders is high.

4. Explain hydro forming process with its neat sketches. State their
advantage and applications

In this process te pressure over the rubber membraneis controlled throughout the forming cycle, with
maximum pressure upto- 100 Mpa.This procedure allows close control of the part during forming, to
prevent wrinkling (or) tearing. This process is called hydroform or fluif – Forming Process.

Hydro forming is a Drawing process.

Advantages of Hydro-formimg Process.

1.It is used for Mass production.

2.Tools can be quickly changed.

3.Complicted shapes , sharp corners can be made by this method.

4.Spring back, Thining off metals are removed.

5.Explain about Rubber Pad Forming.

One of the die material is made up of a flexible material (ex. Rubber) Or (poly-urethane material.
In bending and embossing of sheet metal , the female die is replaced with a rubber pad.Pressure in
the rubber pad forming is usually in the order of10Mpa.

The blank is placed under the punch called male die.Then the ram (femal part) is moved so that
punch touches the top surface of the work. Then the force is appled and gradually increased on the
blank through the rubber pad.

The blank holder ring is used to distribute uniform pressure throughout the blank.

Thus the required shape is formed on the sheet metal between male and female parts.

ADVANATAGES OF RUBBER PAD FORMIMNG.

1.Number of shapes can be formed on one rubber pad.

2.Thining in metal balank does not take place.\
3.setting time of the tool is less.
4.Wrinkle – free , shrink flanges can be produced.
DISADVANTAGES

1.Rapid wearing of rubber Pads is a problem in this process.

2.Accurate sharp corners cannot be made by this process.
3.Loss of pressure between hydraulic fluid and rubber pad which is a major problem

APPLICATIONS.

Flanged Cylinders.
Rectangular cups,
Spherical Domes.
Unsymmetrical shaped components can be made.

6. Explain peen forming process with a neat sketch (Nov/Dec -2010) (16)

This process is used to produce curvature on thin sheet metals by

shot peening on surface of the sheet.

A stream of metal shots is blasted against the surface of the

blank.

This process is also called as peen forming technique.

Peening is done with cast- iron (or) Steel shot discharged either
from a rotating wheel by an air blast made from a nozzle.

ADVANTAGES OF PEEN FORMING

Complex shapes can be easily produced .

Die and Punch is not used.
Peening is used as a salvage operations for distorted parts (OR) correcting part.
DISADVANTAGES OF PEEN FORMING

This process requires longer time for forming the required shape.
Requires additional devices for forcing out metal shots.
APPLICATIONS.

Specific portions on crankshafts , connecting rods, gears

Honey comb panels like aircraft wings and large tubular shapes can be produced.
 UNIT -V
MANUFACTURING OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS
PART-A (2 Marks)
1 What are the characteristic of thermoplastics ? (May 2006)
ANS: Themoplastics polymers soften when heated and harden, when cooled.These types of polymers are
soft and ductile. They have low melting temperature and can be repeatedly moulded and remoulded to the
required shapes.

2 List out the material for processing of plastics?

ANS: The following metioned are the various polymer additives used in practice:
(1) Filler material (2) Plasticizers (3)Stabilizers
(4) colorants (5)Flame retardants (6) Reinforcements
(7)Lubricants.
3 List the advantage of cold forming of plastics? (MAY 2007)
ANS:
ADVANTAGES:
• Cold forming can be carried out at room temperature
• It is used to produce filament and fibres
• It is a simple process.

4 What is film blowing? (May 2007)

Ans: In this process a heated doughy paste of plastic compound is passed through a series of hot rollers,
where it is squeezed into the from of thin sheet of uniform thickness. It is used for making plastic sheets and
films.

5 What are the types of plastics ? (May 2008)

Ans: Polymers are classified in two major categoies:
o Thermoplastic polymers (Soften when heated and harden when cooled) o Thermosetting
polymers (Soften when heated and permanently hardened when cooled).

6 What is compression moulding? (May 2008)

Ans: The main objective is to melt the material due to compression.
7 Name the parts made by rotational moulding. (Dec. 2008)
Ans: Rotational moulding process is mostly used for the production of toys in P.V.C like horse, boats, etc.
3
Larger containers upto 20 m capacity, fuel tanks of automobile are made from polythene and nylon. This
process is also used for production of large drums, boat hulls, buckets, housings and carrying cases.

8 What is parison ? (Dec.2008)

Ans: Blow moulding consists of extrusion of the heated tubular plastic piece called as parison which is
transferred to the two piece mold.

9 Define degree of polyenerization. (Dec. 2009)

Ans: It is the number of repetitive units present inone molecule of a polymer.
Degree of polymerisation =Molecular weight of a polymer
Molecular weight of a single monomer
10 What is rotational mouldig of plastics? (Dec. 2009)
Ans:
• Rotataional moulding also called as roto-moulding.
• A measured amount of polyemer power is placed in a thin walled metal mould and the mould is
closed.
• Then the mould is rotated about two mutually perpendicular axes as it is heated.

11.What are the two types of polymerization.

1.addition polymerization
2.Condensation polymerization
12. Rubber is a ___________________

Polymer Rubber is a Organic Polymer.

13.Write the two types of Injection Moulding.

1.Ram Or plunger type injection moulding

2.Screw type Injection Moulding
14.Define Polymer
Polymers are long chain molecules and are formed by polymerization process,linking and
cross linking a particular building block called monomer, a unit cell. \

15.Define Plastics.
Plastic is defined as the organic polymer which can be moulded into any required shape with the
help of heat and pressure.

Part-B (16 Marks)

1. Explain the working principles and application of Injection Moulding. (NOV/DEC-2012)(16)

Injection Molding
Most widely used process. Suitable for high production of thermoplastics. Charge fed
from a hopper is heated in a barrel and forced under high pressure into a mold cavity.
Several types. Variety of parts can be made.
 Basic components:
mold pieces (define the geometry of the part), and sprue, gates, runners, vents, ejection pins,
cooling system

There are two types of injection moulding.

3. Plunger type injection moulding.
4. Screw type injection moulding.

In screw type injection moulding machine the plunger is replaced by a screw.A receiprocating screw now
forces the material into the mould.since the screw action generally helps to pack the materials better , a given
plunger travel will push more material into the cavity. Finally the action of the screw , as it rotates and
mixes, adds energy to the melt.

Band heaters are still needed to fully heat the melt. All of this results in a much better and more consistent
part.

Virtually all industrial presses are screw type presses.

2.Explain the working principles and application of Blow Moulding. Mention Its types .

Blow Molding
used to make thermoplastic bottles and hollow sections. Starting material is a
round heated solid-bottom hollow tube – perform.
Perform inserted into two die halves and air is blown inside to complete the
process

General steps
• Melting the resin- done in extruder
• Form the molten resin into a cylinder or tube (this tube is called parison)
• The parison is placed inside a mold, and inflated so that the plastic is pushed outward
against the cavity wall
• The part is allowed to cool in the mold and is then ejected
• The part is trimmed
 The parison can be formed by

A)Extrusion process
B)Injection molding process

Extrusion blow molding

– Parison is formed from by forcing the plastic through an extrusion
die.

Material enters the die, flow around the mandrel so that extrudate would be
cylindrical
– The die would have a hole at the center so that air could be blown into the
cylinder
– In some blow molding operations, the air is introduced from the bottom
through an inlet

This process can be;

continuous extrusion blow molding
• During the process, the extrusion runs continuously, thus making a
continuous parison. using multiple mold to match the mold cycle to the
extrusion speed
Intermittent extrusion blow molding
• During the process, the extruder is stopped during the time that the
molding occur• use either reciprocating screw or an accumulator system
• In this system, the output of the extruder is matched by having multiple molds which seal
and blow the parison and then move away from extruder to cool and eject
• In practical case, the mold cycle is longer than time required to extrude a new parison
• If the mold cycle is twice than time needed for creating a parison, a two mold system can
be used
• The method is sometimes called rising mold system - system of which two or more
molds are used to mold parts from one extruder during continuous process

b) Injection Blow Molding

• The parison is formed by the injection of molten resin into a mold cavity and around a
core pin
• The parison is not a finished product, but it is subjected to subsequent step to form the
final shape
• Second step, blowing of the intermediate part in a second mold
• Because of distinct separation of the two steps, the parison made by injection molding is
called a perform

Process
• The mold is closed
• Resin is then injected to form a cylindrical part
• The mold is opened and perform is ejected
The perform can be stored until the finished blow molded is needed.
The flexibility of separating the two cycles has proven useful in manufacture of
soda pop bottle.
 Common plastics for blow molding
• HDPE (stiff bottle, toys, cases, drum)
• LDPE (flexible bottle)
• PP (higher temperature bottle)
• PVC (clear bottle, oil resistant containers)
• PET (soda pop bottle)
• Nylon (automotive coolant bottle, power steering reservoir)
3. Explain the working principles and application of Rotational
Moulding. 5.

It is also known as Rotomoulding, rotocasting or spin casting.

The thin walled metal mould is a split female mould made of two pieces and is designed to be rotated about
two perpendicular axes.

STEP-1

A predetermined amount of plastic , powder or liquid form , is deposited in one half of a mould.

STEP – 2

The mould is closed.

STEP -3

The mould is rotated biaxially inside an oven. The hollow part should be rotated through two or more axes,
rotating at different speeds, in order to avoid the accumulatiuon of polymer powder.

STEP – 4

The plastic melts and forms a coating over the inside surface of the mould.

STEP -5
 The mould is removed from the oven and cooled usually by fan. The polymer must be cooled so that
it solidifies and can be handled safely by the operator.The part will shrink on cooling, coming away from
the mould and facilitating easy removal of the part.

STEP-6

The part is removed from the mould.

Advantages of rotational moulding

1. Moulds are relatively inexpensive.

2. Different parts can be moulded at same time.

3.Very large hollow parts can be made.

4.Parts are stress free.

5.Very little scrap is produced.

Limitations of rotational moulding.

1.Moulding Cycles are long 10-20 mins

2.It is not possible to make some sharp threads.

3.Cannot make parts with tight tolerance.

6. Explain the working principles and application of Transfer Moulding.

 Transfer Molding
A process of forming articles by fusing a plastic material in a chamber then forcing the
whole mass into a hot mold to solidify.
Used to make products such as electrical wall receptacles and circuit breakers
Similar to compression molding except thermosetting charge is forced into a heated
mold cavity using a ram or plunger.
Examples: electrical switchgear, structural parts

Process Variables
• Amount of charge
• Molding pressure
• Closing speed
• Mold temperature
• Charge temperature
• Cycle time
Advantages
• Little waste (no gates, sprues, or runners in many molds)
• Lower tooling cost than injection molding
• Good surface finish
• Less damage to fibers
• Process may be automated or hand-operated
• Material flow is short, less chance of disturbing inserts, causing product stress,
and/or eroding
molds.

Disadvantages
• High initial capital investment
• Labor intensive
• Secondary operations maybe required
• Long molding cycles may be needed.

6.Explain the working principles and application of compression Moulding.

 Compression Molding
• The process of molding a material in a confined shape by applying pressure and usually
heat.
• Almost exclusively for thermoset materials
• Used to produce mainly electrical products
Thermoset granules are “compressed” in a heated mold to shape required.
Examples: plugs, pot handles,
dishware

Applications of compression moulding.

1.Dishes , Handles , container caps, fittings, electrical and electronic components.

2.Scoops, spoilers, hoods, fenders.

3.Polyester fiber glass resin systems (SMC/BMC)