PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, COMBATOKE- 64194

Department of Metallurgieal Enzineernz

B.E- Metallurgical Engineering
CONTINUOUS ASsESSMENT TEST 1 Date: 10SN
19Y912 - ADDITIVE MANUEACTUBISO
Manimum Marks: 59
Time: 1Hour 30 minutes,
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer ALL questions. Each Question carries 25 Marks. queston
nark fox eacts
carries total of 5 marks (one
2 In each questíon, subdivision a
Subdivisions b(i) and b(ii) carries 5 marksS each and subdivÍsion ccarsies 10 marks acn
3 Course Outcome Table
On. 1 CO1 On.2 C02

a
Which of the followíng is not an examnle of additíve manufzcturing prES
A.
Fused-deposition-modelíng
Sintering Injectíon molding
D.
B. Electron beam machíning C. Selective Laser
2
Which of the following steps are used in Prototypíng cyCie!
A.
Post-processing B. File Transfer C. Pre-processing D. Ai of the above
Which of the following step are followed in pre-processíng stage during Design yCiE
(A) Remove support (B)Checking 3D CAD data (C) De-powderíng loose materíal (D)
Dip in a binder to strengthen the part
What is the full forn of *SLS" process ?
5
Write any two forinals uscd to conven 3D-Modcl file which uscd as ínput for slice
progran?
Discuss in detail about Rapíd toolirg and mention its importance in conveniional
Manufacturing processes.
2. Classify Rapid prototyping based on Liquíd, Solid and powder based manufacturing
processes and also mentions uníque applícatíons for each process.
Design a flow chart discussing in detail about the process chain from 3D Modeting to
post processing
2 a Which CAD Software cannot be used ty create data for the prototyping machine?
(A) CREO (B)CATIA (C) NX Unigtaphícs (D) Adobe 11ustrator
Solid materialcan be u[ed as primary material in Process?
(A) SLA (B)SLS (C) FDM (D)MJM
3
Which material cannot be used in LOM process?
(A) Paper (B) Plastic (C)Metal (D) Glass
4
Which one of the following rapid prototyping processes uses a photosensitive liquid
polymer as the startíng material?
List any 3 Infilling patterns used in slicer program?
List the importance about chord height and angle duríng file conversion
Discuss in detai! about 1ypes of slícirng techniques used and their significance in part
production.
Explain in detail about data processingin additive manufacturing from 3D-Modeiling to
post processing
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Department of Metallurgical Engineering. B.E- Metallurgical Engineering
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST2 Date: 20.09.2023
19Y012- ADDITIVEMIANUFACTURING
Time: 1Hour 30 minutes. Maximum Marks: 50

INSTRUCTIONS:
1 Answer ALL questions. Each Question carries 25 Marks.
2. In each question, subdivision a carries total of 5 marks (one mark for each question).
subdivisions b(i) and b(iü) carries 5 marks each and subdivisionc carries 10 marks each.
3. Course Outcome Table :
Qn. 1 CO3 Qn. 2 CO4

1 (5 x1 mark5 marks)
In SGC process, provides support for the part manufactured
2
Part build time required to complete one layer does not depends on
A.spot size diameter B. average scan speed C. Area of layer D. Number of layers
3 Water absorption into the resin over time in thin areas will result in for SLA process
In extrusion-based 3D Printing RP system, raw material form used is
5 In SLA process, absorb some of the photons and goes into an excited state.

b (2 x5 marks 10 marks)
1 Select a suitable process to manufacture a engine block prototype using the primary material as
PVC sheets and explain the manufacturing route in detail with a neat sketch

2
List the step by step procedure for solid ground curing process. List the disadvantages of SGC?
(1 x10 marks =10 marks)
Discuss in detail the principle, construction and working of Stereo lithographyY processes with a
neat sketch and its benefits
(5 x1 mark=S marks)
2 a

What is the nozzle tenperature used for polymers used in FDM process. (A) < 100°C (B) 100 °C
200°C (C) 500°C -550° (D)Above 550°C
2 High weight to strength ratio is achieved by choosing powder in SLS process
A Glass filled Nylon B Carbon filled nylon C.Aluminium filled nylon D. PA12
3 type of nylon is abrasive resistant used in SLS process
A. Nylon 11 B. Nylon 21 C. Nylon 12 D. Nylon 10
In powder bed fusion, stress buildup due to
Typical shrinkage level in SLS process
A.3 to 3.5% B6 to 8% C. Less than 1% D. 4 to 5.5 %
(2 x$ marks 10 marks)
Mention the possible defects in Selective laser sintering and suggest the remedies.
2 Draw a neat sketch and explain in detail on Selective laser sintering using thermoplastics as
primary material.
(1x10 marks l0 markS)
1 Discuss in detail the principle, construction and working of FDM Process and alsO discuss the
process parameters and materials used in FDM Technique,
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CONTINLOUS ASSESSMENITESI 1 Date:
T1o3 ADDINE MANEACTRING
Mavimum Marks: 35
Time: 1 Hour 15
mninutes.
INSTRL(TIONS:
I. Answer
ALL Questions.Sarks and atestiws No 2camics 27 Mark
3. In üesion
questionNoNoIcaries
l, suldivision acries toal of &muks (one mark for cach question)
questio),
4. In questien No 2, narks (one mark for cachmarks.
sublivision a carries total of 7
Le cames 0
sublivisions
$ Coure
bi) and bii) caTISS Smarks cach and subdivision COs
Outcome Table: On I CO1o4 Qn.2
1.a (8I mark 8,marks)
Write any two formats used to convert 3D-Model file which used as input for slicer program?

.Whch ef the following is not an example of additive manufacturing processes?

A Fused-deposition-modeling B. Electron beam melting C. Selective Laser Sintering D.
Injection molding
ill. During post processing in
stereolithographic process leads to defective component
Which one of the following rapid prototyping processes uses a photosensitive liquid polymer
as the
starting material?
Which slicing technique is preferred for complex near net shaped
object_
i. G-Codes are used in CNC machines are
abbreviated as
vi. How many vertex are generated in a
single mesh during stl file generation
vii. Which technigque involves binding of sheets or
ribbons metals?
of
2a
i The term used for LENS is
(7x1 mark =7 marks)
abbreviated as
In the LENS process, the
fabrication process takes
place low-pressure
in a
i. The process involved in chamber
making of suspension wishbone in
a Direct Metal Laser automobile industry is
Sintering b. Selective laser sintering c.
iv,
jetting Stereolithography
d. Metal
Ceaing station used for Selective laser
a stntering uses for cleaning
Compressed ait b. Resin cleaning c.
Sintering in oven d. Surface Grinding
V.
Curing of laser over the resin
wll harden the layer in
the shape of
structure.
 vi. Technique used in visual analysis and comparison during creation of physical replicas for
forensic studies is

a. Pantaology b. Anthropology c. Optiomology d. Forensic metadata

Vi. An instrument for the mechanical copying, enlarging and reduced scale of a drawing or
diagram which is used for the engraving of coin dies is called
a. Pantograph b. Cryptograph c. Stereograph d. Lithograph
.b (2 x5 marks = 10 marks)
i. Discuss in detail, the importance of additive manufacturing in the field of jewelry industries.
i. Compare acommercial product manufactured through conventional process and the same
product though additive processes without any deviations in product function and its life
cycle.
2.c
(1x 10 marks 10 marks)
i. Discuss with a case study, how various additive manufacturing processes and its products
influenced automotive industries for their development in design.