Assignment No.

1- Non traditional machining processes

Q.1 Define non traditional machining processes. Differentiate between traditional & non traditional
machining processes. EDM & ECM, AJM & USM proceses. Q.2 Draw set up diagram of LBM & EBM
process, showing all the elements. State the function of each element. Q.3 Explain working principle of
ECM & USM process with sketch Q.4 List applications of EDM WEDM AJM PAM processes.
Q.5 List down the various mechanical energy based unconventional machining processes.
Q.6 Write the process parameters of LBM ECM. EBM USM processes. Q.7 Write any four advantages
& disadvantages of EDM WEDM AJM PAM processes Q.8 Following are the machining requirements,
select appropriate non-traditional machining process for each with justification. (i) Machining profile of
glass (ii) Cutting of hot extrusion components (iii) Cutting internal threads in hard material (iv) Cutting
and engraving pattern in thin films.Q.9 Enlist the different type non conventional machining processes.

Assignment No.2-Milling machines & Milling Processes

Q.1 Draw the neat sketch of Column and Knee type of milling machine. State the function of each part of
the machine.Q.2 What is indexing? What are the methods of indexing ? With suitable example, explain
the steps for compound indexing [87 & 77] Q.3 What is the function of dividing head? What are the types
of dividing head? Draw internal mechanism of universal dividing head and label the parts. Q.4 Explain
the cutting parameters in milling. Q.5 Differentiate between plain milling & universal milling machine
Q.6 Explain Face milling, Form, gang and dovetail milling operations with neat sketch. Q.7 Find cutting
speed for milling operation to machine two parallel vertical surfaces of a workpiece simultaneously by
using pair of side milling cutters, when cutter rpm is 600 rpm and diameter of cutter is 200 mm. Draw the
cutter and work arrangement diagram for above operation. Q.8 Compare simple indexing and compound
indexing methods with suitable example. Q.9 Explain the construction of manufacturing or fixed bed type
milling machine with neat sketch.

Assignment No.1- Non traditional machining processes

Q.1 Define non traditional machining processes. Differentiate between traditional & non traditional
machining processes. EDM & ECM, AJM & USM proceses. Q.2 Draw set up diagram of LBM & EBM
process, showing all the elements. State the function of each element. Q.3 Explain working principle of
ECM & USM process with sketch Q.4 List applications of EDM WEDM AJM PAM processes.
Q.5 List down the various mechanical energy based unconventional machining processes.
Q.6 Write the process parameters of LBM ECM. EBM USM processes. Q.7 Write any four advantages
& disadvantages of EDM WEDM AJM PAM processes Q.8 Following are the machining requirements,
select appropriate non-traditional machining process for each with justification. (i) Machining profile of
glass (ii) Cutting of hot extrusion components (iii) Cutting internal threads in hard material (iv) Cutting
and engraving pattern in thin films.Q.9 Enlist the different type non conventional machining processes.

Assignment No.2-Milling machines & Milling Processes

Q.1 Draw the neat sketch of Column and Knee type of milling machine. State the function of each part of
the machine.Q.2 What is indexing? What are the methods of indexing ? With suitable example, explain
the steps for compound indexing [87 & 77] Q.3 What is the function of dividing head? What are the types
of dividing head? Draw internal mechanism of universal dividing head and label the parts. Q.4 Explain
the cutting parameters in milling. Q.5 Differentiate between plain milling & universal milling machine
Q.6 Explain Face milling, Form, gang and dovetail milling operations with neat sketch. Q.7 Find cutting
speed for milling operation to machine two parallel vertical surfaces of a workpiece simultaneously by
using pair of side milling cutters, when cutter rpm is 600 rpm and diameter of cutter is 200 mm. Draw the
cutter and work arrangement diagram for above operation. Q.8 Compare simple indexing and compound
indexing methods with suitable example. Q.9 Explain the construction of manufacturing or fixed bed type
milling machine with neat sketch.
Q.10 Draw experimental set up of gear manufacturing by horizontal milling machine and show various
elements on it with its function. Q.11Compare between up milling and down milling process. Q.12
Calculate cutter RPM to cut ‘T’ slot when cutting speed (V) = 90 m/min. Diameter of cutter Ø =10 mm.
and show work and cutter arrangement diagram for above operation. Q.13 Sketch milling cutters for
following a]plain milling b] Facing c] angular d]end milling cutter. Q.14] Apply simple (plain)
indexing method for indexing 30 & 23divisions use number of holes on plate 1, or plate 2 or plate
3 as given below. Reduction ratio of worm gear is 40:1.
Plate 1 →15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Plate 2 →21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33 Plate 3 →37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49

Assignment No.3-Gear Manufacturing

Q.1 Explain the working principle of gear hobbing with suitable sketch. Q.2 Compare gear hobbing
process with gear shaping process Q.3 Differentiate between gear hobbing and gear honing.
Q.4 Explain the working principle of gear shaping process with suitable sketch Q.5 Classify the different
methods of gear manufacturing. Q.6 State the need of gear finishing. Explain gear shaving & gear
lapping. Q.7 List gear generating processes. Q.8 Distinguish between gear shaping by pinion cutter and
gear shaping by rack cutter. Q.9 Compare gear burnishing with gear grinding. Q.10 Write different types
of gear and give applications of each. Q.11 Following are the requirements for power/motion
transmission, select type of gear for each. I] Non parallel & non intersecting shaft axes II] to reduce shaft
speed significantly. III] to transfer heavy loads between parallel shafts IV] to convert rotary motion to
reciprocating motion

Q.10 Draw experimental set up of gear manufacturing by horizontal milling machine and show various
elements on it with its function. Q.11Compare between up milling and down milling process. Q.12
Calculate cutter RPM to cut ‘T’ slot when cutting speed (V) = 90 m/min. Diameter of cutter Ø =10 mm.
and show work and cutter arrangement diagram for above operation. Q.13 Sketch milling cutters for
following a]plain milling b] Facing c] angular d]end milling cutter. Q.14] Apply simple (plain)
indexing method for indexing 30 & 23divisions use number of holes on plate 1, or plate 2 or plate
3 as given below. Reduction ratio of worm gear is 40:1.
Plate 1 →15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Plate 2 →21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33 Plate 3 →37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49

Assignment No.3-Gear Manufacturing

Q.1 Explain the working principle of gear hobbing with suitable sketch. Q.2 Compare gear hobbing
process with gear shaping process Q.3 Differentiate between gear hobbing and gear honing.
Q.4 Explain the working principle of gear shaping process with suitable sketch Q.5 Classify the different
methods of gear manufacturing. Q.6 State the need of gear finishing. Explain gear shaving & gear
lapping. Q.7 List gear generating processes. Q.8 Distinguish between gear shaping by pinion cutter and
gear shaping by rack cutter. Q.9 Compare gear burnishing with gear grinding. Q.10 Write different types
of gear and give applications of each. Q.11 Following are the requirements for power/motion
transmission, select type of gear for each. I] Non parallel & non intersecting shaft axes II] to reduce shaft
speed significantly. III] to transfer heavy loads between parallel shafts IV] to convert rotary motion to
reciprocating motion