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The main components of a generative system are,
a part description that defines the geometry including geometric and dimensional tolerances
and surface finish specifications;
a subsystem that defines the process parameters based on reference data and process
analysis;
a subsystem that identifies and sequences the individual operations using the means
described above;
a database of information on the production equipment available;
a report generator to produce the process plan.
22. Define Process, Operation and Cut
Process: A process is the basic unit for compiling a process plan. It can be defined as a
procedure in which one or more operators machine one or more work pieces on one machine or
workstation
Operation: An operator on is the sub-unit of a process and is a basic part of the process. Each
operation is usually accomplished without changing the cutting conditions or machining
parameters. A process will consist of a number of operations.
Cut: A cut is the sub-unit of an operation and is a basic part of an operation. It is defined as a
procedure during which the cutting tool passes the work piece surface only once.
23. State the significance of Process Planning
Process planning provides a valuable interface between the design and manufacture functions.
It is also closely linked with both industrial engineering and quality engineering functions, with
both of these providing numerous input data. Finally, process planning is the first stage in
manufacturing or production planning, and as such is an integral part of the manufacturing
planning and control function.
24. What is meant by Interchangeability and how does the use of standard parts relate to it?
Interchangeability: The concept behind interchangeable manufacture is that parts, and in
particular mating parts, are manufactured in a manner that allows any one of a batch of parts to
be used with any other appropriate mating part in a sub-assembly or assembly. It is not meant
to be identical parts, but they are made within certain agreed tolerances. Thus, interchangeable
manufacture requires:
the permissible variation of each dimension to be agreed (i.e. dimensional tolerances)
the mating condition of each pair of mating parts to be agreed
The use of standard parts is used in the event of service and repair, replacements of parts,
which are made within certain agreed tolerances. And standard parts should be easily sourced.
The use of standard parts, it may be that more than one part can be used and there may be
equivalent parts that can be used.
25. List the advantages of the use of standard parts?
The use of standard parts has a number of distinct advantages over the use of unique parts.
They are more widely available and should be of a known capability and reliability.
Standard parts will be cheaper, also due to their widespread use and availability.
It is easily sourced.
26. What is meant by Standardization?
The use of standardization in manufacturing usually involves five key steps
identifying and using preferred numbers and sizes;
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identifying which dimensions should be included with tolerance;
setting the tolerance values;
designing suitable measurement and inspection tools and procedures;
specifying these requirements in the design specification.
27. State the significance of identification of the critical processing factors.(Nov/Dec 2016)
It is the first step towards identifying the appropriate manufacturing processes to be employed.
The drawing interpretation forms the basis for this and there are three distinct analysis and
outputs from this. These are the geometry analysis, the manufacturing information analysis and
the material evaluation. These analyses will include considering the geometric shape,
dimensions and associated tolerances, geometric tolerances, surface finish specifications, the
raw material size and the number of parts required. The correlation of the output from these
analyses allows the critical processing factors to be formulated. These are a list of requirements
that the manufacturing process or processes selected must meet.
28. Name the various approach of Material Selection Process
The design and development of a new product;
The modification of an existing product,
The case-history method.
29. State the Material Evaluation Procedure.
This evaluation should focus on three main areas are,
Shape or geometry considerations;
Material property requirements;
Manufacturing considerations.
30. What are the general guidelines for process planning?
These include:
establishing one datum as soon as processing commences and using this as a reference for
all subsequent operations;
creating as many surfaces as possible at the same setting (i.e. without clamping and
unclamping) to maximize dimensional accuracy;
avoiding the use of secondary surface data as much as possible;
precision operations, for example, those producing high-quality surface finishes, should be
carried out last to reduce the possibility of damage;
inspection operations should be included at appropriate intervals
to minimize scrap and rework.
31. State the significance of process planning?
Process planning provides a valuable interface between the design and manufacture
functions. It is also closely linked with both industrial engineering and quality engineering
functions, with both of these providing numerous input data. Finally, process planning is the
first stage in manufacturing or production planning, and as such is an integral part of the
manufacturing planning and control function.
32. Name the various Operating requirements for tool selection.
Work piece material, Operation, Part geometry and tooling data.
33. List the important factors that determines the tool performance.(Nov/Dec 2017)
Tool material, Tool geometry and cutting fluids, Machining parameters.
34. How is surface finish indicated on an engineering drawing?
(Nov/Dec 2018, 2019)
Surface finish is indicated on an engineering drawing, with
variety of information that included with the symbol like, the
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manufacturing process or treatment to be used, the sampling
length (the length over which the surface finish has to be
measured), the direction of lay (the direction of cutting), the
machining allowance (how much material is to be left for removal by machining) and the
surface finish required of the machining process.
35. What are the three analyses carried out during the drawing interpretation?
The three analysis carried out during the drawing
interpretation is
(1) the geometry analysis,
(2) the manufacturing information analysis and
(3) the material evaluation.
36. What is a geometrical tolerance and how is it defined? How does it relate to a dimensional
tolerance?
Geometrical tolerances limit the shape of a component to certain limits. and dimensional
tolerances restrict size to certain limits. Geometrical tolerance frame is usually divided into two
or more sections. These will contain a geometrical tolerance symbol in the first section followed
by a tolerance value in the second. With some geometrical tolerances, there will be one or even
maybe two further sections with letters identifying a datum or datums for the object being
dimensioned.
37. Name the various Material Selection Methods?
There are a number of commonly used methods, selection with computer-aided databases;
performance indices; decision matrices; selection with expert systems; value analysis
(particularly for materials substitution); failure analysis; cost-benefit analysis.
38. List the objectives of Process Planning.(Nov/Dec 2017,2018)
i) Provides guidelines for all function of an organisation
ii)Ensures better utilization of organization.
iii) To gain economy in operation
iv) To help in coordination and control
v) To offset uncertainty and change.
39. What are the details required for process planning?(April/May 2018)
Engineering Drawing of the product, Materials ,Manufacturing Processes, Fixtures, jigs,
reference data, tooling, machining data, associated cost, quality assurance and methods
for standards are required on the process planning activity.
40. Give a procedure for process planning for the manufacture of a component in
machine shop. (2021)
The different steps involved in process planning are: 1. Preparation of Working Drawing
2. Make or Buy Decision, 3. Process Selection, 4. Machine Capacity, 5. Process and
Equipment Selection Procedure, 6. Selection of Material, Jigs, etc., 7. Preparation of
Documents.
41. Study the drawing shown below and interpret any one of the geometrical
tolerances. (2021)
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Datum indication:
Location ( position) :
PART - B
1. Explain the basic steps of the design and development of a new product approach
for material selection process. (April/May 2019)
2. Explain the basic steps to the material selection process and stages of material evaluation
procedure in detail. (Nov/Dec 2016) (April/May 2019)
3.Explain Process Planning activities in detail and documentation involved in preparation
of Process Plan. (Nov/Dec 2016)(Nov/Dec 2017)(Nov/Dec 2019)
4. Explain the main functions of Product design and manufacture and its interface in detail?
5. Explain the Design and Manufacturing Cycle in detail.
6.Explain the various methods of Process Planning methods in detail.
(Nov/Dec 2016)(April/May 2018)
7. Describe the main types of drawing employed in engineering in detail.
8.Explain the various steps in Process Planning and Process Planning functions in
context with Production Planning in detail.(Nov/Dec 2017,2018)
9. Explain the various machine selection and Tooling selection method in
detail.(Nov/Dec 2017,2018)
10.Explain the various Process Selection Methods and general guide lines for
process sequencing. (Nov/Dec 2016)(Nov/Dec 2017)
11. What are the various constraints in tool selection? (Nov/Dec 2016)
12.Why is process planning required to estimate cost? State its advantages. Discuss in
detail the methods how computer can be used in cost estimations.(April/May 2018)
13. Explain the two basic approaches in computer aided process planning.(Nov/Dec 2019)
PART- C
2. Consider the simple component illustrated in Figure. An analysis of the geometry, based
on the matrix in Figure, indicates that this type of component would be produced by
milling the slots and drilling the holes. The production of both the slots and the holes can
be carried out on a milling machine. Therefore, determine the sequence of operations to
produce these features on a milling machine if the billet is 200 X 120 X 65 mm. Interpret
the drawing.(April/May 2018)
3. Analyze and explain the various factors affecting the process plan selection.
4. Interpret the dimensional tolerance symbols, form tolerance feature control frames
and surface finish symbols for the given component.(2021)
5. What is meant by the cutting time ratio when considering shaping and planing machines?
For shaping and planing, operations, the tool is only cutting on the forward stroke, hence the
name, cutting stroke. Therefore, the speed of the return stroke is required in order to calculate the
proportion of time the tool is actually cutting. This is known as the cutting stroke or cutting time
ratio C.
6. What are the basic principles of design of Jigs and Fixtures? (April/May 2019)
Rigidity, Foolproof Design, clearance, Location etc.
7. What general advice can be followed when determining suitable cutting speeds for specific
types of operations such as finishing and roughing?
General advice for cutting speed of finishing and roughing, the high end of the range will be for
light finishing and the lower ends for the likes of roughing cuts.
8. State the two objectives of QMS?
The quality management system should have two objectives (1)To define performance standards
for all activities compatible with the products being manufactured, the customer's requirements
and doing so at minimum cost; (2) To operate on the basis of continuous improvement to
maintain a competitive advantage.
9. For shaping and planing, what is the significance of the number of strokes with regard to
the cutting speed?
Cutting speed for shaping and planing is defined as the average speed of the tool during the
cutting stroke and depends on the number of strokes per minute Ns and the length of the stroke L.
10. What is meant by a feed rate?
The feed rate of a machining operation is defined as the speed at which the cutting tool
penetrates the work piece. This is usually stated in either millimeter per spindle revolution
(mm/rev) or as millimeter per minute (mm/min).
11. When quoting feed rates for milling cutters, why is it preferable for manufacturers
to state them in mm/tooth?
The manufacturers of milling cutters state recommended feed rates in mm/rev (fr), mmmin-1
(fro) or mm/tooth (ft). When feeds are quoted in mm/rev or mm/min, they usually refer to
specific cutters in the manufacturers range and cannot be generally applied. Therefore, for
general use feed rates quoted in mm/tooth are more suitable.
12. Why is the feed rate for drills related to the drill size?
When the feed rate of the drill increases the drill size is also increases. It should be noted that as
the depth of the hole being drilled increases, the speeds and feeds should be reduced.
13. What is meant by a cross-feed and what processes does it relate to?
It is the distance moved across the work piece. The feed rates fs are generally expressed in
mm/stroke.
14. A small driveshaft is produced using a CNC lathe. The machine operator's hourly rate is
Rs.8.30 per hour The time taken to machine the driveshaft is 15 min. The order is for 1500
units. Calculate the direct labour cost for producing the drive shafts.
Hourly rate = Rs.8.30
Direct labour hours = 1500 x (15/60) h = 375 h
Direct labour cost = Hourly rate x Direct labour
hours
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=Rs.8.30 X 375
= Rs.3112.50
15. Define Quality Assurance.
Planned and systematic actions focused on providing confidence that quality requirements will
be fulfilled.
16. What is meant by the depth of cut and what are the most important factors that affect the
depth of cut possible when machining?
For turning and boring the depth of cut is defined as the radial distance that the cutting edge is
set from the outer diameter, while for milling it is simply the distance the tool projects beneath
the original surface. A general definition is that the depth of cut can be defined as the
difference between the original surface and that being produced by the cutting tool.
17. What are the general recommendations for cutting depths for turning and boring?
For the purposes of generalizing the depth of cut that can be used, turning operations can be
considered as either roughing or finishing operations. General recommendations for depth of cut
for roughing are 6 mm and for finishing, 0.4 mm.
18. What are the general recommendations for cutting depths for milling?
Milling operations can be classified into one of four basic operations for the purposes of
discussing depth of cut. These are slab milling, face milling, slot milling and end milling.
Again, general guidelines for both face and slot milling recommend a cutting depth of 1-4mm,
while end milling depths should be around 1-2mm.
19. What is the maximum depth of cut possible when drilling?
The maximum depth of cut for drilling is generally considered to be half the feed rate f r of the
tool and the minimum considered to be 0.3 mm
20. Why is it important to calculate machining times?
The machining time will determine the output for the components being machined and have a
huge bearing on the cost of manufacture.
21. What is the function of work holding device? (Nov/Dec 2016)
The main purpose of any work holding device is to position and hold a work piece in a precise
location while the manufacturing operation is being performed.
22. Identify and describe the four basic elements of a work holder.
Locating elements - that allow the work piece to be positioned correctly.
Structural elements- that can withstand the forces applied during the manufacturing
operation.
Clamping elements -that can withstand the forces applied during the manufacturing
operation and maintain the position of the work piece.
Fixing elements - that attach the work holder to the machine.
23. Give the general classification of work holding devices.
Vices, clamps and abutments, chucks, collets, centers, mandrels, face plates.
24. What are the main reasons for the use of jigs and fixtures? (Nov/Dec 2016)(Nov/Dec 2017)
components can be produced quicker
greater interchangeability is obtained due to repeatability of manufacture
which subsequently reduces assembly time;
accuracy can be easily obtained and maintained
Unskilled or semi-skilled labour may be used on a machine, resulting in
reduced manufacturing costs.
25. Write short notes on jigs.(Nov/Dec 2018)
A jig is a specially designed and built work holding device, usually made of metal, and
performs three basic functions , (a) holding the component (b) providing guidance for the
cutting tools to determine the location dimension for the machining of a feature. (c)
positively locating the component so that subsequent components are machined in the
same manner.
26. How jigs are classified ?
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Jigs can usually be generally classified as either drilling jigs or boring jigs and are used for
operations such as drilling, reaming, tapping, chamfering, counter boring, countersinking
and boring operations.
27. What is fixture? and state its function. .(Nov/Dec 2016,2018)
A fixture is similar to a jig and can be defined as a special-purpose work- holding
device used during machining or assembly .However, fixtures are generally of heavier
construction than jigs and also usually fixed to the machine table. Fixtures are used in a
variety of processes including milling, broaching, planing, grinding and turning. The main
function of a fixture is to positively locate the work piece.
28. How does the fixture differ from jig?
Jigs will guide the cutting tool during machining processes, But fixtures ,unlike a jig, no
guidance is provided for cutting tools during machining processes.
29. What costs are associated with manufacturing?
Elements of manufacturing cost: -Direct labour cost, Indirect labour cost , Equipment
depreciation cost
Elements of Product Selling Price – Over head cost, Design cost, manufacturing cost.
30. How does the process planner use cost data?
Throughout the analysis procedure, the planner will compile a manufacturing cost estimate for
the product/component. These estimates must be made to allow management to
determine the potential profitability of a product. The main costs that the process planner is
concerned with are those related to the production costs and product volumes themselves. The
estimate of manufacturing costs is too high, the company may decide to shelve production of a
potentially profitable product. On the other hand, if the estimate is too low, the company will end
up producing a non-profit making product.
31. A planer is capable of 15 strokes per minute over a stroke length of 2m. The cutting
time ratio for the machine is 4:3. Determine cutting speed
32. A planer is capable of 15 strokes per minute over a stroke length of 2m. It has been
refurbished and upgraded and it is now claimed that speeds of up to 80m/min are
possible with a cutting time ratio of 3:2. How many strokes per minute is the machine
capable of?
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Indirect Expenses:
Factory rent, Factory rates , Plant insurance
35. Differentiate between Route sheet and process sheet.(Nov/Dec 2018)
Route sheet or process sheet is the map or the blueprint of the manufacturing process in a
production unit, providing the precise route or sequence to be followed. A process sheet
describes the series of actions to be performed to achieve a particular task in the manufacturing
or production process.
36. List out the factors to be considered in selection of process parameters.(April/May 2019)
Cutting speed, Feed rate, and depth of cut.
37. What are the basic principles of design of Jigs and Fixtures? (April/May 2019)
Rigidity, Foolproof Design, clearance, Location etc.
38. What is the use of quality assurance? (Nov/Dec 2019)
Quality assurance (QA) is a way of preventing mistakes and defects in manufactured products
and avoiding problems when delivering products or services to customers; which ISO 9000
defines as "part of quality management focused on providing confidence
that quality requirements will be fulfilled".
39. List the factors in selection of Jigs and Fixtures.(Nov/Dec 2019)
The general factors to be considered when designing jig and fixture are shape, material and state
of work part, pre- machined surface tolerance, type of operations and the machine tools used,
work piece handling, ergonomics and safety considerations.
PART – B
1. Discuss in detail about steps in design of jigs and fixtures. (Nov/Dec 2016)
2. (i). An inserted tooth face milling cutter has 8 teeth. It is to be used to mill a surface using
a spindle speed of 1250 rpm and a feed rate of 0.3mm/tooth. Calculate the feed rate in
m/min
(ii). A planer is capable of 15 strokes per minute over a stroke length of 2m. The cutting
time ratio for the machine is 4:3. Determine cutting speed. The feed per stroke fs is quoted
as 2 mm/stroke. What is the feed rate in mm/min?
3. Explain in detail about the Principles and practice of location and clamping in jigs and
fixtures.
4. (i). Explain the marginal costing in detail.
(ii). A particular product has been made in the cost centre and the data given from the cost
centre is given below: Total budgeted overhead for period = Rs.8000, Total direct labour
hours = 625 Total machine hours = 1600, Total direct wages = Rs.3125, Direct materials =
Rs.19, Direct labour hours = 10, Machine hours = 25, Direct wages (labour
cost) = Rs.55, If it has been decided to use the machine hour OAR, calculate, OAR for all
the three bases, the production cost. Calculate the OARs for all three bases for which there
is data.
5. The top surface of the aluminum alloy component shown in Fig. is to be milled by slab
milling. It will be machined by a 20mm HSS cutter with eight cutting teeth at a constant
surface speed of 45 m/min. The depth of cut is 4 mm and the milling machine
is capable of spindle speeds of up to 3000 rpm. Determine: (i) if the mill is capable of
machining the component at the required surface speed; (ii) the total machining time for
the component if the mill is capable.
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6. A component of width 950mm and length 1400mm is to be machined on the planing
machine, The planer has been refurbished and upgraded and it is now claimed that speeds
of up to 80m/min are possible with a cutting time ratio of 3:2, with a cutting speed of
80m/min. How long will it take to machine the component surface
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PART-C
1. Calculate the spindle speed required to turn a 75 mm diameter shoulder on a low-carbon
steel component using a high-speed steel tool. What is the percentage increase in cutting
speed if a carbide tool is used instead?
2. Consider the component in figure. The component is to be made from mild steel with
carbide tooling at a constant surface speed of l00m/min on a lathe with a maximum spindle
speed of 1500rev/min. The machining allowance is 2 mm. Determine: (i) if the lathe
iscapable of turning the component at the required surface speed; (ii) the total
machining time for the component if the lathe is capable.(Nov/Dec 2017)
3. Calculate the maximum surface speeds for facing, turning all surfaces and parting off. The
maximum spindle speed of the lathe being used is 600rpm for the part diagram that shown
in figure.(April/May 2019)
4. Prepare the operation and Route sheet for the component shown in fig. (2021)
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Direct material cost is one which becomes the part of the product. It is the material which is
consumed in the manufacturing of a product. It can be measured and charged directly to the cost
of the product.
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36. A machine is purchased for Rs 40,000. The estimated life of machine is 15 years and
scrap value Rs 15000.If the rate of interest on the depreciation fund is charged at 5%,
calculate the rate of depreciation by sinking fund method.
D=R(C-S)/(1+R)^N-1 : Substituting the values, D= Rs.1157.40/-
37. A machine costing Rs 2,00,000 has a residual value of Rs 1,00,000 after 10 years of
service. The estimated rate of production is 8 units per hour. Using the production
unit method calculate the rate of depreciation. Assume a 50 week year and 46 hours
week.
Rate of Depreciation= Value of Asset/Number of units of production
=2,00,000-1,00,000/10x50x46x8=Rs.0.5435 per unit
38. What is meant by overhead expenses. (May/June 2012)(April/May 2015) (Nov/Dec 2016)
Those are the expenses which includes Factory expenses, administrative expenses, selling
expenses, distribution expenses.
39. Classify the allowances considered in cost estimation.(Nov/Dec 2017)
Relaxation allowance
Contingency allowances
Process allowances
Interference allowances
Special allowances
40. Distinguish between cost estimation and cost accounting.( Nov/Dec 2017,2018)
Point of comparison Cost Estimating Cost Accounting
Type of cost Expected cost Actual cost
Duration of process Before production of a product Starts with the issue of order
for production of product and
ends after its dispatch for sales
Nature of quality A qualified Qualified Accounts person
of person technical
Main Objectives Set standard for actual cost, set Comparison of cost with
up market price, to decide on to estimates, to know wastes if
make or buy, to facilitate in any, budget preparation, output
filling of tenders or quotations targets, legal obligations
9. The dimensioned figure shows a lathe centre. Estimate the weight and cost of material for
the same, if the material weighs 7.868 gm/cc density and the material cost is Rs11.45 per
kg.
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10. (i) The total on-cost of a firm for a period of 8 months is Rs. 75,000. The firm employs 35
workers and an average working day per month is 23 days. 10% of total time is allowed for
various allowances. Calculate the share of overheads to be allocated to a product requiring
9/2 man hours. Take 8 hrs of work per day.
(ii) A C.I factory employs 25 persons. It consumes material worth Rs.35,000 pays workers
at the rate of Rs.5 per hour and incurs total overheads of Rs. 20,000. In a particular month
(25 days) workers had an overtime of 150 hrs and were paid double than the normal rate.
Find (i)the total cost and (ii)the man hour rate of overheads. Assume an 8 hrs working
days.
11. (i) What are the types of estimates. (ii) Differentiate between estimating and costing.
(iii)Describe the various methods of allocation of overhead expenses? (Jun 2013 / Dec 2015
/ Dec 2012) .(Nov/Dec 2016)
12.(i) What are the three methods used in conceptual cost estimation? Explain any two
methods briefly.(Nov/Dec 2014)(April/May 2019)
(ii) Explain the various time allowances which should be considered for calculating labour
cost. (May/Jun 2013)(April/May 2015)
13. A factory has 15 lathes of same make and capacity and 5 shapers of same make and
capacity.Lathes occupy 30m 2 area while shapers occupy 15m 2 area. During the calendar
year, factoryexpenses for this section are as follows.
Building rent and depreciation = Rs. 5000
Indirect labor and material = Rs. 15000
Insurance = Rs. 2000
Depreciation charges of lathe = Rs. 5000
Depreciation charges of shaper = Rs. 3000
Power consumptions for lathes = Rs. 2000
Power consumptions for shapers = Rs.
1000
Find out the machine hour rate for lathe and shapers, if all the lathes and shapers work for
25,000 and 8000 hours respectively.(Nov/Dec 2012)(Nov/Dec 2019)
PART-C
1 (i). A manufacturer is making 100 units of an item per hr and incurs the following expenses:
Direct Material cost Rs 35 ; Direct labour cost Rs 200;
Direct Expenses Rs 75 ; Factory on cost 150% of labour
cost; Office on cost 30% of factory cost
Find out the selling price for a profit of 15% on the selling price. (Nov/Dec 2015,2018)
(ii).A sub-contracting manufacturer produces components for the automotive industry.
One of these is a small brass bush (see Fig.), for which the following data applies:
Costs: Φ35 brass bar : Rs.19.02/m
Machinist's hourly rate : Rs.9.45
Storeman's hourly rate : Rs.4.98
Production overheads : Rs.1102
Marketing/admin. : Rs.852
Batch size : 15 000
Other: Cut and prepare material per batch (storeman) : 198 h
Machining time per unit : 2 min 15 s
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Determine: (a) the direct material cost; (b) the direct labour cost; (c) the prime cost; (d)
the total cost; (e) the cost per unit; (f) the selling price if the profit has to be 15 per cent.
2. Fabricatious Ltd manufactures steel benches for industrial and medical applications. The
following data applies to one of their products:
Material requirements
Bench top 1250 X 625 x 6 mm plate (1 off)
Strut 1250 x 25 x 25 x 3 mm angle (2 off)
Strut 625 x 25 x 25 x 3 mm angle (2 off)
Legs 750 x 25 X 25 X 3 mm angle (4 off)
Costs 2500 x 1250 x 6 mm plate Rs. 83.43
25 X25 X 3 mm angle iron :Rs 1.03/m
Welder's hourly rate :Rs.12.50
Stores/finishing hourly rate .Rs.4.98
Jigs/fixtures :Rs 189
Other: Cut prepare material per unit (stores) :35 min
Fabrication time (welder) :30 min
Finishing time (finishing) :45 min
Batch size 60
The company has the following costs centers and their associated overheads:
Department Budgeted overhead Overhead absorption basis
Stores Rs.15300 1200 labour hours
Fabrication Rs.31200 2600 labour hours
Finishing Rs.11400 800 labour hours
The overheads for sales, marketing, administration and R&D are calculated based on 20
per cent of the production cost. Using the above data, determine: (a) the direct labour
cost; (b) the direct material cost; (c) the prime cost; (d) the production cost; (e) the total
cost. Using the information from the previous problem, determine: (a) the material cost
per unit; (b) the unit cost; (c) the unit selling price if the profit required is 20 per cent.
3. Explain any one method of calculating depreciation cost with an example.(Nov/Dec 2016)
Part B
1. A square bar of 3 cm side and 25 cm length is to be hand forged into a hexagonal bar
of side of 1.5 cm. Find length of the hexagonal bar ignoring metal losses. Density
remains
same. (Nov/Dec 2015)
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2. Calculate the net weight and gross weight for the manufacture of 500 levers shown in
figure. The material weighs 7.8 g/cc and the total losses account for 25% of net weight of
the lever. Also calculate (i) length of 3 cm diameter required per component (ii) the cost of
forging 500 pieces if material cost Rs. 8 per kg, labor costs Rs. 1.20 per piece and
overheads are 25% of material cost.
3. A gas engine flywheel is shown in figure. Determine the weight of the flywheel if
the material weighs 7.2 g/cc.
4.750 stepped spindles are to be made by machine forging. Estimate the net weight, gross
weight and number of bars required if mild steel are available in 4 mm length and 25 mm
diameter. Take the density of M.S bar 7.6 gm/cc. consider all the possible forging losses.
5. 150 pieces of shafts as shown in figure are to be forged from the raw stock of 2cm dia
.Estimate the cost incurred assuming that material cost =Rs5.20 per metre. Cost of forging
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= Rs120.50 per sq.m of surface area to be forged. Overhead expenses to be 100% of the
cost of forging .Consider all losses. .(Nov/Dec 2016)
6. What is the material cost of welding two plates of size 300mm length and 150mm width and
8mm thickness to make a piece 300 x300 mm approximately. Use rightward technique with
no edge preparation cost .Take overall cost of oxygen as Rs.0.70 per cu m,cost of acetylene
at Rs 7 per cum ,Cost of filler metal Rs 2.50 per kg and 1Cu.Cm of filler metal weighs
11.28 gms .Assume dia of filler rod = 4mm . Filler rod used per metre of weld = 3.4 m .Rate
of welding = 2.1 m/hr.Consumption of oxygen = Consumption of acetylene = 7.1 Cu.m/hr
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7.Estimate the material cost for welding 2 flat pieces of M.S 15x16x1 cm size at an angle of 90
by gas welding .Neglect edge preparation cost and assume Cost of O 2 = Rs 10/cu.m,cost of
C2H2= Rs60/cu.m,density of filler metal = 7 gm/cc; Cost of filler metal = Rs12/kg;Filler rod
dia = 5 mm , filler rod required 4.5 mm / m of weld, welding time
is 30 min /m of welding, consumption of O 2 = 0.7cu.m/hr and consumption of C 2H2 = 0.5
cu.m/hr.
8. A lap joint is to be prepared in 9.5 mm M.S. sheet using flat welding position and 6 mm
electrode Current used is 250 A and voltage is 30 V.Welding speed is 12 m/Hr and 0.3 Kg
of metal is deposited per metre length of joint.Labour cost Rs 1.5 per hour ,power Rs 0.20
per KWhr and electrode Rs 4 per Kg Effeciency of machine is 50% and operating factor is
60 % Calculate the cost of labour , power and electrode per metre of weld.
9. An open water tank of size 75cm x 60cm x 50cm is made by gas welding from a 4 mm thick
metallic sheet .Estimate the time require for welding a tank .Neglect other factors. Rate of
welding = 5m/hr
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10. Estimate the total cost of 20 CI flanged pipe casting shown in figure, assuming the
following data, Cost of CI=Rs.5/kg, cost of process scrap Rs.2/kg, process scrap 2% of net
weight of casting , moulding and pouring charges = Rs.2/piece ,casting removal and
cleaning = Rs0.5/piece ,administrative overheads = 5% factory cost ,selling overheads =
70%administrarive overheads
11. A small fuse box 300mm long , 20 mm wide and 60 mm deep with a 30 mm deep is to be
manufactured in grey iron .The average thickness is 4.5 mm .The pattern supplied by the
customer is of loose type, hence bench moulding is to be followed . Estimate the selling
price per piece, assume the following data: (i)Cost of iron at the cupola sprout = Rs1.2 per
kg (ii)Cost of process scrap return = Rs 55 paise per kg (iii)Administrative on cost = Rs 3.2
per hour (iv) Profit margin = 16% (v) Density = 7.3 gm/cc , (vi) Process scrap = 20% of net
weight . Other expenditure details are included in the table. Find selling price per piece.
Operation Time per piece Labour charges Works on cost per
per minute hour
Moulding and 16 min Rs. 1.50 Rs.4.50
pouring
Shot blasting 6 min Rs. 0.25 Rs. 4.00
Fettling 4 min Rs. 0.10 Rs. 3.25
12. A foundry unit produces tractor components as cast. Calculate the selling price of
producing a component weighing 50 kgs from the following data (i) Material of the
component is cast iron with density = 7.2gm/cc (ii) Cost of molten iron at cupola=Rs2.5
per kg (iii) Process scrap = 17% of net weight (iv) Scrap return value = Rs 1.1per kg (v)
Administrative and sales overheads = Rs 5 per piece(vi) Profit 10%of total cost (vii) other
expenditure is given in table below
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Operation Time per Labour cost per Shop overheads
component (min) component(Rs) per hour(Rs)
Moulding and pattern
6 2.6 4.25
making
Core making 8 2.4 3.5
Fettling and cleaning 10 2.75 3
13. Calculate the welding cost for a cylindrical boiler drum 2.5 x 1 m diameter which is made
from 15 mm thick MS plates. Both the ends are closed along the longitudinal seam and
welding is done both inner and outer side. Assume the following, rate of welding = 2 m/hr
on inner side and 2.5 m/ hr on our side, length of electrode required
is.5 m/ meter of weld length, cost of electrode is 0.60 /m, power consumed= 4KWh/ m of
weld, power charge =Rs.3/kWh, Labour charge = Rs.40/ hr, other overheads = 30% of
prime cost, discarded electrodes = 5%, fatigue and setting up time = 6% of welding time.
(Nov/Dec 2017),(April/May 2018)
14. Calculate the total costof CI cap as shown in fig from the following data.cost of molten
iron at cupola spout = Rs. 30 per kg, process scrap = 17 % of net wt of casting, process
srap value = Rs 5 per kg, Administrative overhead charges = Rs 2 per kg of metal poured.
Density of material used = 7.2 gm/cc. The other expenditure details are
Operation Time per Labour cost per Shop overheads
component (min) component(Rs) per hour(Rs)
Moulding and Pouring
10 30 30
Core making 4 10 30
Fettling and cleaning 6 10 30
23.Calculate the cost of forging a crank shaft as shown in Fig. The forging is to be made out
of a bar stock of 50 mm and following data is available.(April/May 2019)
Material price = Rs. 80/kg,
Direct Labour charge = Rs. 23 per
pcs,
Overheads = 150 % of material cost,
Density =7.5 gm/cc,
Losses = 28 % net weight.
All dimensions in mm.
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17. A lap welded joint is to be made as shown in Fig. Estimate the cost of weld from
the following data .(April/May 2019)
Thickness of plate = 10 mm
Length of joint = 1m
Electrode diameter = 6 mm
Minimum arc voltage = 30 Volts
Current used = 250 Amperes
Welding speed = 10 meters/hour
Electrode used per meter of = 0.350 kgs
weld Labour rate = Rs. 40 per hour
Power rate = Rs. 8 per kWh
Electrode rate = Rs. 55 per kg
Efficiency of welding = 60 percent
m/c Connecting ratio = 0.5
Overhead charges = 40 percent of direct charges
18. Calculate the cost of welding from the following data .(Nov/Dec 2019)
Thickness of plate = 12 mm
Form of Joint = 60°V
Root gap = 2 mm
Length of joint = 2m
Electrode diameter = 3.5 to 4.0 mm
Electrode Length = 350 mm
Electrode used per meter of weld for
100 percent efficiency & 50 mm stub length = 10 nos. of 3.5 mm dia & 24
nos. 14 mm dia
Average Deposition = 80 %
Melting time per electrode = 1.3 min for 3.5 mm dia
1.5 min for 4 mm dia
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Connecting ratio = 2
Hourly welding rate = Rs.40
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Overhead charges = 40 percent of welding cost
19. Calculate the production cost per crank shaft for a 4 stroke oil engine from the
following data. (Nov/Dec 2019)
Charges per forging per Kg = Rs.2.5
Wrought iron used per week @ Rs. 10 /Kg = 3 tonnes
Wages of Operator = Rs.50/day
No of Operators employed = 4
Cartage/day = Rs.250
Depreciation of Machine and tools = Rs.500/month
Wages of Helper = Rs.30/day
No. of Helpers = 4
Salary of Supervisor = Rs. 5000/month
Packing Charges for 12 shafts = 40
Electric Charges = Rs.1300/month
Salary Manager and Maintenance Staff = Rs.14000/month
If 1500 crank shafts are produced per month and factory runs 26 days a month, what
should be the selling price of each shaft to earn a profit of 20 % of the factory
cost.(Nov/Dec 2019)
PART-C
1. i) What are the various losses considered while calculating the material cost of a forged
component. Explain.(Nov/Dec 2018)
ii) List the various sections that will normally be found in a foundry shop. Nov/Dec 2017
2. List the various elements to be considered while calculating the cost of a welded joint.
(Nov/Dec 2016)
3. Generalize the meaning of tong hold loss in forging. (Nov/Dec 2016)
PART A
1. What is manufacturing cost of a product?
Manufacturing cost = Factory cost + Administrative expenses
2. Write the formula for selling price and market price.
Selling Price = Total Cost + Profit, : Market price =Selling price + Discount
3. Write the formulae to find time taken per cut in milling.(Nov/Dec
2019)
Time taken per cut = (Length of job + Added table travel) / [(Feed/rev) x (r.p.m)]
4. What are the factors to be considered by the estimator while calculating the time
required for a particular job?
Set up time, Operation time: Handling time, Machining time, Tear down time, Miscellaneous
allowances, Personal allowances, Fatigue allowances, Contingency allowances, Process
allowances, Interference allowances, Special allowances
5. What is set up time?
It is the time required for settling and fixing the jobs and tools on the machine. It includes
the time to study the drawings, blue prints, etc.
6. What is tear down time?(Nov/Dec 2017,2018)
It is time taken to remove job, tools, and other auxiliary equipment from the machine after
the last element of the operation has been completed.
7. What are miscellaneous allowances?
This is the additional time allowed to perform the work over and above the basic time. To
obtain the standard time, proper allowances must be added depending upon the working
conditions.
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8. Write the formulae to find out time taken for tapping operation.
Time taken for tapping = length traveled by tap/( feed/rev)x(r.p.m) = (L+ D/2) / Pitch x r.p.m
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9. Write the formulae to find out time taken for returning tap.
Time taken for returning the tap is taken as ½ of the time required for pushing it in the work
piece. Total time for tapping = 3/2 (L+ D/2) / Pitch x r.p.m
10. A machinist manufactures 25 jobs in 7 hours. If this time includes the time for setting
his machine, calculate the machinist’s efficiency. Take the allowed standard setting time
and standard production time per piece as 45 min and 10 min respectively.
Standard time for manufacturing 25 jobs = standard setup time + standard production time
for 25 jobs. = 45 + (25*10) = 295 min
Machinist’s efficiency = Standard time x 100= (295/420) x 100 = 70.24%
Actual time
11. What are the terms used in study of machining time?
Length of cut , Feed, Depth of cut, Cutting speed
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22. What are the typical data required for cutting time calculation in shaping?
(April/May 2018)
The typical data required for cutting time calculation in shaping are total length of table travel,
Number of strokes per minute, and feed of the job.
23. Write the steps involved in cutting time calculation.(April/May 2018)
1. The actual length of job is found.(adding approach and over run to length of job)
(L+A+O) 2.Spindle speed N is calculated from cutting velocity,(V=πDN/1000)
3. Number of passes required for cutting is measure.(n=D-d/2t)
4.Finally the cutting time is calculated(T=L x n/f x N)
24. What is interference allowance?(April/May 2019)
Interference allowance is the allowance given to the operator, when the operator is looking after
two or more machines and one or more stop working while he is busy with some machine.
25. In general, while calculating machining times, allowances are used. Why is it
important? (April/May 2019)
The allowances are considered or provided to compensate the worker/operator for the
production interruptions that may occur due to his personnel legitimate needs or the factors
beyond his controls. For example the delay may occur due to operators personnel needs such as
drinking water, taking tea, going to toilet etc., unavoidable delays like waiting for tools,
materials or equipment, maintenance of machine and periodic inspection of parts/materials.
26. What are the elements of machining time? (Nov/Dec 2019)
The basic elements of machining are workpiece, tool and chip. For any cutting action, it is
necessary to have relative motion between tool and workpiece.
27. What are the different types of Milling operations? (Nov/Dec 2019)(2021)
Face Milling, Slab milling, profile milling, keyway cutting, slotting.
PART B
1. What is the machining time to turn the dimensions given in figure.The material is brass ,
the cutting speed with H.S.S tool being 60 m/min and the feed is 7.5mm/rev, depth of cut is
3 mm per pass.
2. A 150 mm thick laminated plate consists of 90 mm thick steel plate and 60 mm thick brass
plate .A 20 mm dia hole is to be drilled through this plate .Estimate the total time taken
for drilling if , cutting speed for steel = 25 m/min , cutting speed for brass = 50 m/min ,feed
of 20 mm drill for steel = 0.2 mm/rev , feed of 20 mm drill for brass = 0.25 mm/rev.
3. Calculate the drilling and tapping time for producing threads in a mild steel of 25 mm
thickness. The size of H.S.S drill to be used is 20 mm and the number of threads to be cut is
3 per cm. Taking cutting speed and feed for drill as 20 m/min and 0.25 mm/rev
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respectively, tapping speed as 5m/min.Neglect the time taken for setting up and
approaching and over travelling of tools
4. It is required to produce a hole 15 mm in dia and 10 cm deep through the mild steel piece.
Estimate the time taken for completing the hole in the following two cases(i)The hole is
drilled by a 15 mm drill .Assume the cutting speed for the mild steel to be 30
m/min and the feed for 15 mm drill to e 0.2 mm/rev.(ii)First, a 10 mm hole is drilled which
is then brought to accurate size by boring . Assume the cutting speed for boring
and drilling to be 30m/min. The feed for 10mm drill to be 0.15 mm/rev and the feed for the
boring operation to be 0.13mm/rev.
5. Find the time required on a shaper to machine a plate 1100*500mm , if the cutting speed is
16 m/min.The ratio of return stroke time to cutting stroke time is 2 : 3 .The clearance at
each end is 20 mm along the length and 15 mm on width .Two cuts are required , one
roughing cut with cross feed of 2 mm per stroke and one finishing cut with feed of 1.25 mm
per stroke.(Nov/Dec 2017)(Nov/Dec 2019)
6. Estimate the time taken to prepare a job from M.S.stock bar 4 cm in dia and 7.5 cm long.
Assume the following data , Cutting speed for turning and boring = 20 m/min . Cutting
speed for drilling operation = 30m/min. Feed for turning and boring operation
is 0.2 mm/rev .Feed for 20 mm drill = 0.23 mm/rev .Depth of cut not to exceed 3 mm in any
operation
7. Find the time required for doing rough grinding of a 15cm long steel shaft to reduce its dia
from 4 to 3.8 cm with the grinding wheel of 2cm face width .Assume cutting speed as 15
m/min and the depth of cut as 0.25 min.
8. Calculate the machining time required to produce one piece of the component shown in fig.
Starting from f 25mm bar. The following data is available.
For turning: Cutting Speed = 40 m/ min Feed = 0.4 mm/rev Depth of cut = 2.5 mm/per
pass For thread cutting: Cutting speed = 8 m/ min. (Nov/Dec 2014)
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9. A T-Slot is to be cut in a C.I slab in fig. given below. Estimate the machining time. Take
cutting speed 25 m/min, feed is 0.25 mm/rev. Dia of cutter for channel milling is 80 mm.
(Nov/Dec 2014,2017,2018)
10. (i)A 25 cm x 10 cm C.I surface to be faced on a milling machine with a cutter of diameter
of 15 cm and 16 teeth. If the cutting speed and feed are 55 m/min and 6 cm/min
respectively, determine the rpm of the cutter, feed/tooth and the milling time. (Nov/Dec
2019)
(ii) find the time required for finish grinding a 20 cm long steel shaft to reduce its diameter
from 4.5 cm to 4.3 cm with a grinding wheel of 2.5 cm face width. Cutting speed is 16
m/min and depth of cut is 0.2 mm. (iii)Calculate the cutting speed on a job of 50mm
diameter rotating at 200 rpm.(Nov/Dec 2015)
11. i)In a manual operation, observed time for a cycle of operation is 0.5 minute and the
rating factor as observed by the time study engineer is 125%. All allowances put together
is 15% of normal time. Estimate the standard time.
ii). In a manufacturing process the observed time for one cycle of operation is 0.75 minute.
The rating factor is 110%. The following are the various allowances as the percentage of
normal time. Personal allowance = 3% , Relaxation allowance= 10%, Delay allowance=
2%, Estimate the standard time.
12. A 60 mm rod of Al to be machined on a lathe, the finished size is shown in fig. The length
of rod is 175 mm. Determine the total machining time and material cost, if purchased at
the rate of the rate of 12 per Kg. Assuming cutting speed of 30 m/min
and feed 0.2 mm/rev. Take density of Al as 2.7 gm/cc. Depth of cut not to exceed 2.5 mm.
(April/May 2015)
13. A mild steel bar 120mm long and 40 mm dia is turned first to 38 mm and then to 35 mm
over 50 mm as in fig. the bar is chamfered at both ends after facing to give a chamfer of 45
deg X 4 mm . Calculate the machining time. Assume cutting speed of 50 m/min and 0.3
mm/rev. The depth of cut is not to exceed 3 mm in any operation.(Nov/Dec 2016)(Apil/May
2019)
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14. Estimate the machining time to drill four 8 mm diameter holes and one 40 mm diameter
central hole in the flange shown in fig. First diameter of 20 mm is drilled and then enlarged
to diameter of 40 mm hole. Take cutting speed 10m/min, feed for 8mm drill 0.1mm/rev, for
20mm drill feed is 0.2 mm/rev , for 40 mm diameter drill feed is 0.4 mm/rev.(Nov/Dec
2018)
PART-C
1.i) Find the time required to drill 4 holes in a CI flange each of 2 cm depth, if the hole dia is 2
cm. Assume cutting speed as 21.9 m/min and feed as 0.02 cm/rev.
ii) A keyway has to be cut in a spindle whose dimensions are 46 cm length, 5 cm dia , 1 cm
width. The cutter dia is 13.25 cm .If the cutter revolves at 120 rpm , what is the time required
to cut a 1 cm deep keyway at a feed of 0.05 cm/rev of cutter? (Nov/Dec 2016).
2.Consider the component in fig . It is made from MS with carbide tooling at contact speed of
100 m/min on lathe with maximum spindle speed of 1500 rev/min . The machining
allowance is 2 mm. Determine I) if the lathe is capable of turning the component the
required surface speed, ii) the total machining time for the component if the lathe is
capable.(Nov/Dec 2017)
3.Describe the procedure of estimating the machining time required during the shaping
operation on a shaper.(April/May 2015)
4.Elucidate the time elements considered to arrive at total time required to perform a
machining operation.(April/May 2019)
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