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SARASWATHIVELU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Two marks-Manufacturing Technology-I University Questions and Answers Unit I 1 State any four types of patterns. (May 2006) Ans: The various types of patterns which are commonly used are as follows: 1) Single piece or solid pattern 2) Two piece or split pattern 3) Loose piece pattern 4) Cope and drag pattern 5) Gated pattern 2 Mention any two advantages and disadvantages of die casting. (May 2006) Ans: Advantages: ? It is a very fast process. ? Moulds have longer life. ? Better surface can be obtained. Limitations: ? Moulds are much costlier. ? This method is not suitable for small quantity production. ? Shape and weight of the casting is limited. 3 Write the requirements of good pattern. (May 2007) Ans: ? Simple in design ? Cheap and readily available ? Light in mass ? Surface id smooth ? Have high strength 4 What is core venting ? (May 2007) Ans: While pouring the mould with molten metal mould walls and cores heat up rapidly and releases large amount of gases. In order to prevent casting defects these gases must be vented out. For this purpose core venting are used. Core venting are incorporated in the core box itself. 5 What function of core ? (May 2008) Ans: Functions of core are: ? Core provides a means of forming the main internal cavity for hollow casting. ? . Core provides external undercut feature 1 ? Cores can be inserted to obtain deep recesses in the casting. ? Cores can be used to increase the strength of the mould. 6 Which process is called lost waxing method? Why? (May 2008) Ans: Investment casting process is also known as Lost-wax process. The term investment refers to a clock or special covering apparel. In investment casting, the clock is a refractory mould which surrounds the precoated wax