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The examination paper for the manufacturing engineering and quality systems module (manu 6012) in the bachelor of engineering program (mechanical and biomedical engineering) at the cork institute of technology for the autumn examinations in 2010/11. The exam consists of five questions, and candidates are required to attempt three. Each question carries equal marks, and the duration of the exam is 2 hours. The paper covers topics such as casting processes, cutting tools, fits and gauging, mechanical and thermal compression joints, adhesive bonding, welding, and deep drawing.
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Autumn Examinations 2010/
Module Code: MANU 6012 School: Mechanical and Process Engineering Programme Title: Bachelor in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering-Year 2 Bachelor in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering-Year 2 Programme Code: EMECH_7_Y EBIME_7_Y External Examiner(s): Dr. E.Ahearne, Prof David FitzPatrick Internal Examiner(s): Mr. Michael Walsh Mr. Daithi Fallon Instructions: Attempt three out of five questions All questions carry equal marks Duration: 2 hrs Sitting: Autumn 2011 Requirements for this examination: Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
a) Compare the operations of Sand Casting and Investment Casting. Include diagrams. (13 marks) b) What are the main casting defects? State the reasons for them and methods of preventing them. (10 marks) c) Describe with the aid of a sketch the principle of Injection Moulding. (10 marks) Q a) With the aid of a sketch, show the three main cutting angles on a cutting tool. (13 marks) b) Describe and sketch the three types of chip formation. ( 10 marks) c) What purpose do cutting fluids serve? Describe 3 types of cutting fluid. (10 marks) Q a) Describe with the aid of sketches i) Clearance Fit ii) Interference fit iii) Transition fit (13 marks) b) State Taylor’s Principle of Gauging. (10 marks) c) Including sketches explain the operation of the Go Element and No-Go Element. (10 marks)