VTU-Additive Manufacturing 15ME82 Question Bank

Additive Manufacturing 15ME82

Prepared by
RAKSHITH M
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
Cambridge Institute of Technology-
North Campus, Bangalore 562110

Rakshith M, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, CIT-NC.

Module 1
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing: Introduction to AM, AM evolution, Distinction
between AM & CNC machining, Advantages of AM, AM process chain: Conceptualization,
CAD, conversion to STL, Transfer to AM, STL file manipulation, Machine setup, build,
removal and clean up, post processing. Classification of AM processes: Liquid polymer
system, Discrete particle system, Molten material systems and Solid sheet system. Post
processing of AM parts: Support material removal, surface texture improvement, accuracy
improvement, aesthetic improvement, preparation for use as a pattern, property enhancements
using non-thermal and thermal techniques. Guidelines for process selection: Introduction,
selection methods for a part, challenges of selection AM Applications: Functional models,
Pattern for investment and vacuum casting, Medical models, art models, Engineering analysis
models, Rapid tooling, new materials development, Bi-metallic parts, Re-manufacturing.
Application examples for Aerospace, defence, automobile, Bio-medical and general
engineering industries.
1. Explain in detail post processing of additive manufacturing parts. (15MQP)
2. Explain the applications of AM in various fields. (15MQP)
3. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of Selective Laser Sintering process.
(15MQP)
4.Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of LOM process. (15MQP)
5.Briefly explain the process chain of additive manufacturing. (15Jun19)
6.Explain discrete particle system. (15Jun19)
7.Explain the steps involved in property enhancement using thermal technique.
(15Jun19)
8.Write any eight applications of AM in Aerospace, Automobile, Medical and general
engineering. (15Jun19)

Rakshith M, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, CIT-NC.

Module 2
System Drives and devices: Hydraulic and pneumatic motors and their features, Electrical
motors AC/DC and their features Actuators: Electrical Actuators; Solenoids, Relays, Diodes,
Thyristors, Triacs, Hydraulic and Pneumatic actuators, Design of Hydraulic and Pneumatic
circuits, Piezoelectric actuators, Shape memory alloys.
1. Explain the working of Relays with a neat sketch. (15MQP)
2. Explain briefly the characteristics of Diodes and Thyristors with a neat sketch.
(15MQP)
3. Explain the Regenerative circuit with a neat sketch. (15MQP)
4. Enumerate the application of shape memory alloys as actuators in additive
manufacturing process. (15MQP)
5.With a neat sketch explain the working of hydraulic piston motors. (15Jun19)
6.With a simple pneumatic circuit explain the supply air throttling system. (15Jun19)
7.Classify direct current motors. With a neat sketch, explain the working of a DC motor.
(15Jun19)
8.Explain the working of diode in a circuit with neat sketches. (15Jun19)

Module 3
POLYMERS & POWDER METALLURGY Basic Concepts: Introduction to Polymers
used for additive manufacturing: polyamide, PF resin, polyesters etc. Classification of
polymers, Concept of functionality, Polydispersity and Molecular weight [MW], Molecular
Weight Distribution [MWD] Polymer Processing: Methods of spinning for additive
manufacturing: Wet spinning, Dry spinning. Biopolymers, Compatibility issues with polymers.
Moulding and casting of polymers, Polymer processing techniques General Concepts:
Introduction and History of Powder Metallurgy (PM), Present and Future Trends of PM
Powder Production Techniques: Different Mechanical and Chemical methods, Atomisation
of Powder, other emerging processes. Characterization Techniques: Particle Size & Shape
Distribution, Electron Microscopy of Powder, Interparticle Friction, Compression ability,
Powder Structure, Chemical Characterization Microstructure Control in Powder:
Importance of Microstructure Study, Microstructures of Powder by Different techniques
Powder Shaping: Particle Packing Modifications, Lubricants & Binders, Powder Compaction
& Process Variables, Pressure & Density Distribution during Compaction, Isotactic Pressing,
Injection Moulding, Powder Extrusion, Slip Casting, Tape Casting. Sintering: Theory of
Sintering, Sintering of Single & Mixed Phase Powder, Liquid Phase Sintering Modern
Sintering Techniques, Physical & Mechanical Properties Evaluation, Structure-Property
Correlation Study, Modern Sintering techniques, Defects Analysis of Sintered Components
Application of Powder Metallurgy: Filters, Tungsten Filaments, Self-Lubricating Bearings,
Porous Materials, Biomaterials etc.
1.Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of Injection Moulding. (15MQP)

Rakshith M, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, CIT-NC.

2.Explain the following processes with a neat sketches i) Dry spinning ii) Wet
spinning(15MQP)
3.How polymers are classified. (15Jun19)
4.Explain polydispersity and molecular weight distribution in polymers. (15Jun19)
5.Explain Compression moulding of polymers with a neat sketch. (15Jun19)
6. Explain the different modern sintering techniques with respect to powder metallurgy.
(15MQP)
7. Explain briefly the defect analysis of sintered components. (15MQP)
8.List out the mechanical methods of powder production systems. Explain anyone with a
neat sketch. (15Jun19)
9.What are the stages of liquid phase sintering? Explain any one stage. (15Jun19)

Module 4:
NANO MATERIALS & CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES: Introduction:
Importance of Nano-technology, Emergence of Nanotechnology, Bottom up and Top-down
approaches, challenges in Nanotechnology Nano-materials Synthesis and Processing:
Methods for creating Nanostructures; Processes for producing ultrafine powders- Mechanical
grinding; Wet Chemical Synthesis of Nano-materials- sol-gel process; Gas Phase synthesis of
Nano-materials Furnace, Flame assisted ultrasonic spray pyrolysis; Gas Condensation
Processing (GPC), Chemical Vapour Condensation(CVC). Optical Microscopy - principles,
Imaging Modes, Applications, Limitations. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) -
principles, Imaging Modes, Applications, Limitations. Transmission Electron Microscopy
(TEM) - principles, Imaging Modes, Applications, Limitations.X- Ray Diffraction (XRD) -
principles, Imaging Modes, Applications, Limitations. Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) -
principles, Imaging Modes, Applications, Limitations. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) -
basic principles, instrumentation, operational modes, Applications, Limitations. Electron
Probe Micro Analyzer (EPMA) - Introduction, Sample preparation, Working procedure,
Applications, Limitations.
1.Explain briefly the Gas phase synthesis of nano materials. (15MQP)
2.With a neat sketch explain the Flame assisted ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. (15MQP)
3.Explain the bottom up and top down methods of synthesis. (15Jun19)
4.Explain mechanical grinding methods of creating nano structures. (15Jun19)
5. Explain briefly the working principle of X-Ray diffraction with a neat sketch.
(15MQP)
6.Explain briefly the working principle of Transmission electron microscope. (15MQP)
(15Jun19)
7.Explain the working principles of Atomic force microscopy. (15Jun19)

Rakshith M, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, CIT-NC.

Module 5:
MANUFACTURING CONTROL AND AUTOMATION CNC technology - An overview:
Introduction to NC/CNC/DNC machine tools, 10 Hours Classification of NC /CNC machine
tools, Advantage, disadvantages of NC /CNC machine tools, Application of NC/CNC Part
programming: CNC programming and introduction, Manual part programming: Basic
(Drilling, milling, turning etc.), Special part programming, Advanced part programming,
Computer aided part programming (APT) Introduction: Automation in production system
principles and strategies of automation, basic Elements of an automated system. Advanced
Automation functions. Levels of Automations, introduction to automation productivity
Control Technologies in Automation: Industrial control system. Process industry vs discrete
manufacturing industries. Continuous vs discrete control. Continuous process and its forms.
Other control system components.
1.Classify the CNC machine tools based on control loops with a neat block diagram.
(15MQP)
2.Write the Manual part program for machining the profile as shown in fig 1. (15MQP)

3.List out the advantages of CNC machines over NC machines. (15Jun19)

5. Explain the elements of automated system with a neat sketch. (15MQP)

Rakshith M, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, CIT-NC.

Rakshith M, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, CIT-NC.