MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
MID TERM EXAMINATION – FALL 2024 INSTRUCTOR’S
SIGNATURE
INSTRUCTOR: SYEDA ANUM KULSOOM RIZVI DATE OF EXAM: 20-11-2024
PROGRAMS: BE (MECHANICAL) MAX. MARKS: 30
09:30AM TO
SEMESTER: V TIMING:
10:30AM
STUDENT’S
REG. NO:
NAME:
Instruction: Attempt all questions. Assume missing data with proper justification. Draw neat and
clean drawing where necessary. Elude unnecessary descriptions.
(CLO_1): (Cognitive Level C1: Remember C2: Understand) (PLO_1 i.e., Engineering knowledge)
Question #1 10 marks
Give any five answers to the following questions:
a) Differentiate among pattern, cavity and part?
b) Distinguish between core and cavity?
c) Identify the two main functions of riser?
d) Justify that the cavity forms at top during casting not at bottom?
e) Point out the use chills in casting?
f) Justify that the solidification shrinkage in cast iron is negligible.
(CLO_1): (Cognitive Level C2: Understand) (PLO_3 i.e., Design and development)
Question #2 10 marks
a) Model a neat diagram of sand casting mold and mention all the parts.
b) Distinguish between expandable mold casting and permanent mold casting?
(CLO_2): (Cognitive Level C3 i.e. Applying) (PLO_2 i.e., Problem Analysis)
Question #3 10 marks
a) Identify the steps of shrinkage occur in casting show graphically.
b) Compute the pouring parameter if the height of the sprue is 20cm. Cross sectional area of
the sprue is 2.5 cm2. Volume of the cavity is 1560 cm3. Also if sprue area at its entrance
is 5cm2, compute metal velocity at sprue entrance. Calculate velocity & flow rate of metal
when metal is in the midway of sprue.