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JOHN COX MEMORIAL CSI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KANNAMMOOLA
Fifth Semester B.Tech. Degree Previous Year Questions
(Elective – I)
08.506.7: ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Module – I
PART –
A
(4 Marks)

1. Differentiate between transferred arc and non transferred arc Plasma Arc
Welding using neat sketch.
2. Explain variables that control Electron Beam Welding.
3. Explain clearly the advantages and disadvantages of laser beam welding.
4. Explain laser beam welding.
5. What are the baisic types of plasma torches?
6. Explain micro EBW.
7. What are the disadvantages of high accelerating voltages in EBW?
8. What are the major sources of laser power for welding?
9. What is the use of pilot arc in Plasma torches?
10.What is keyhole welding in LBW?
11.Mention where plasma welding is suitable.
12.How is heat generated in electron beam welding?
13.What are the applications of plasma arc welding?
14.What is meant by radiant energy welding?
15.What are the advantages of electron beam welding
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PART –
B

(20 Marks)

1. Explain the principle and theory of operation of a Laser Welding system with
a neat sketch.
2. Explain the effect of various process variables on weld quality in EBW.
3. Explain the joint designs for plasma arc welding. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of plasma arc welding?
4. Explain different types of plasma arc torches with diagram.
5. With neat sketch explain Plasma arc Welding.
6. Describe EBW with a figure. Give its application.
7. Explain different EBW machines with neat diagrams.
8. What are various process parameters of LBW and how they affect the weld
quality?
9. With neat sketch explain any two types of laser sources.
10.Write on the subject on Electron Beam Welding.
i. Principle of operation
ii. Joint preparation
iii. Work-piece cleaning
iv. Work-piece demagnetization
v. Welding process