ALVAS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL ENGG.
SEM: VIII A and B
Maximum marks: 25

SUBJECT: FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY (06ME838)

INTERNAL-I

Note: Answer any two full questions

1.
a) Explain with neat sketches Design for minimum casting stresses.

(7)

b) What is fluidity? Explain any one method to determine the fluidity.

(5.5)

2.
a) What is the principle of degassing ? Explain any 3 methods of degassing with neat
sketches?
(7)
b) Explain design for low pattern cost(minimizing the casting cost)
(5.5)
3.
a) With simple illustration, explain the design for directional solidification to obtain
a sound casting.
(7)
b) Explain briefly the Shrinkage of liquid metals and hot tearing?
(5.5)

ALVAS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL ENGG.
SEM: VIII A and B
Maximum marks: 25

SUBJECT: FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY (06ME838)

INTERNAL-I

Note: Answer any two full questions

1.
a) Explain with neat sketches Design for minimum casting stresses.
b) What is fluidity? Explain any one method to determine the fluidity.

(7)
(5.5)

2.
a)What is the principle of degassing ? Explain any 3 methods of degassing with neat
sketches?
(7)
b)Explain design for low pattern cost(minimizing the casting cost)
(5.5)
3.
a) With simple illustration, explain the design for directional solidification to obtain a
sound casting.
(7)

b) Explain briefly the Shrinkage of liquid metals and hot tearing?

(5.5)