PERIYAR CENTENARY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

PERIYAR NAGAR - VALLAM - 613 403 - THANJAVUR.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SECOND MONTHLY EXAMINATION
Sub : SPECIAL MACHINES Year / SEM: II / IV
Sub Code : MEC 420 Marks : 50
Date : 04.03.2020 Time: 2 HOURS
PART- A (4x2 =8Marks)
Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
level Outcomes Outcomes
1 What are the specifications of milling
III R C420.3 PO1
machine?
2 What are the different types of gear
generating process? III R C420.3 PO1

3 Give examples of artificial abrasive. IV R C420.4 PO1

4 Write any two applications of
IV U C420.4 PO1
electrochemical machining
PART – B (4x3=12 Marks)
Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
level Outcomes Outcomes
5 Write the specifications of milling
III U C420.3 PO4
machine.
6 What are the advantages of gear
hobbing? III R C420.3 PO1

7 Classify the various types of grinding

machine. IV U C420.4 PO1, PO4

8 List the advantages and disadvantages

IV R C420.4 PO1
of ultrasonic machining.
PART C (3x10=30 Marks)
Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
Answer (a) or (b) level Outcomes Outcomes
9 Explain with neat sketch Universal
Milling Machine. III Ap C420.3 PO4

10 Explain the Gear Shaping process with

III Ap C420.3 PO4
neat sketch
Explain the chemical machining process IV Ap C420.4 PO4
11 Explain the working of Electrical
IV Ap C420.4 PO4
Discharge Machining.
Note:
The question paper setters are requested to follow the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy levels as
presented below.
Bloom’s Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTs) Higher Oder Thinking Skills (HOTs)
Taxonomy levels R-Remember, U-Understand, An-Analyse, E-Evaluate,
Ap- Apply C-Create
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 PERIYAR CENTENARY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
PERIYAR NAGAR - VALLAM - 613 403 - THANJAVUR.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SECOND MONTHLY EXAMINATION
Sub : SPECIAL MACHINES Year / SEM: II / IV
Sub Code : MEC 420 Marks : 50
Date : 04.03.2020 Time: 2 HOURS

PART- A (4x2 =8Marks)

Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
level Outcomes Outcomes
1 Define indexing. III R C420.3 PO1
2 What are types of milling machine? III R C420.3 PO4
3 What is precision grinding? IV R C420.4 PO1
4 Define abrasive. IV R C420.4 PO1
PART – B (4x3=12 Marks)
Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
level Outcomes Outcomes
5 What are the types of gear materials? III R C420.3 PO4
6 List the types of milling cutters. III R C420.3 PO1
7 Explain pedestal grinder. IV U C420.4 PO4
8 What is dressing and truing? IV R C420.4 PO4
PART C (3x10=30 Marks)
Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
Answer (a) or (b) level Outcomes Outcomes
9 Explain about gear hobbing with a
suitable diagram. III E C420.3 PO4

10 a). Explain about the gear burnishing

III E C420.3 PO4
process with a neat sketch.
b). Explain about ultrasonic process
IV E C420.4 PO4
with a neat sketch.
11 Explain laser beam machining with a
IV E C420.4 PO4
neat sketch.
Note:
The question paper setters are requested to follow the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy levels as
presented below.
Bloom’s Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTs) Higher Oder Thinking Skills (HOTs)
Taxonomy levels R-Remember, U-Understand, An-Analyse, E-Evaluate,
Ap- Apply C-Create
% to be included 90% 10%

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Staff In Charge Head of the Department

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 PERIYAR CENTENARY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
PERIYAR NAGAR - VALLAM - 613 403 - THANJAVUR.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FIRST MONTHLY EXAMINATION
Sub : SPECIAL MACHINES Year / Sem: II / IV
Sub Code : MEC 420 Marks : 50
Date : 23.01.2020 Time: 2 HOURS

PART- A (4x2 =8Marks)

Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
level Outcomes Outcomes
1 What do you mean by thermo Plastics?
I R C420.1 PO1
2 Write properties of plastic components.
I R C420.1 PO1

3 Write types of Planer. II U C420.2 PO1

4 What are the types of broaching II R C420.2 PO1
machine?
PART – B (4x3=12 Marks)
Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
level Outcomes Outcomes
5 What are the factors influencing the
I R C420.1 PO1
selection of plastics.
6 Draw calendaring process. I U C420.1 PO1
7 Write specification of a broaching
machine. II U C420.2 PO1

8 Write specification of a shaper machine. II U C420.2 PO1

PART C (3x10=30 Marks)
Note: Answer all the questions. Unit Bloom’s Course Program
Answer (a) or (b) level Outcomes Outcomes
9 Explain single screw extruder process. I Ap C420.1 PO1
10 a) Explain Reciprocating screw injection
moulding .
b) Explain i) Surface broaching I/II Ap/Ap C420.1,C420.2 PO1
ii) Hole broaching
11 Explain Horizontal broaching machine.
II Ap C420.2 PO1
Note:
The question paper setters are requested to follow the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy levels as
presented below.
Bloom’s Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTs) Higher Oder Thinking Skills (HOTs)
Taxonomy levels R-Remember, U-Understand, An-Analyse, E-Evaluate,
Ap- Apply C-Create
% to be included 90% 10%

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 PART - A 4×2=8

Answer all the questions:

1.What is plastic?
2.What is polymer?
3. What is precision grinding
4. What is grit and grain size?

PART - B 4 × 3 = 12
Answer all the questions:
1. List the properties of plastics.
2. What is composite? List their properties.
3. Explain about swing frame grinding machine.
4. List the advantages of centerless grinding.

PART - C 3 × 10 = 30
Answer all the questions:
1. Explain about the Electrical discharge machining process and write the merits, demerits and
applications.
2. Explain glass fibre manufacturing process.
3. Explain about LASER Beam machining process and write the merits, demerits and
applications.

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PERIYAR CENTENARY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

PERIYAR NAGAR - VALLAM - 613 403 - THANJAVUR.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FIRST MONTHLY EXAMINATION
Sub : SPECIAL MACHINES Year / Sem: II / IV
Sub Code : MEC 420 Marks : 50
Date : 30.01.2019 Time: 2 HOURS
PART - A 4×2=8

Answer all the questions:

1. What is elastomer?
2. What is reinforcement?
3. Define grinding
4. What is centreless grinder?

PART - B 4 × 3 = 12
Answer all the questions:
1.What is composite? List their properties.
2. List the properties of plastics.
3. List the advantages of centerless grinding.
4. Explain portable grinder.

PART - C 3 × 10 = 30
Answer all the questions:
1. Explain about the plasma Arc machining process and write the merits, demerits and
applications.
2. Explain about Ultrasonic machining process and write the merits, demerits and applications
3. Explain about chemical machining process and write the merits, demerits and applications

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