Code No: 2320302 Set No.

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III B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April/May 2009
METROLOGY AND SURFACE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Identify whether the following fits are hole based or shaft based. Convert them in
to equivalent other system.
(a) H9 - d9
(b) H8 - f9
(c) U6 - h5
(d) H7 - f6 . [4+4+4+4]
2. Distinguish between profile gauges and position gauge with neat sketch. [16]
3. Draw a line diagram showing the light path and essential elements of the optical
system of a typical optical projector suitable for inspection files? [16]
4. (a) Discuss the relative merits and demerits of the mean line and envelope system
of measurement of surface finish?
(b) In the instrument of surface roughness, heights of 20 successive peaks and
troughs were measured from a datum and were 11, 21, 23, 32, 35, 48, 52, 35,
15, 11, 76, 58, 32, 22, 21, 29, 14, 48, 31, 19 microns. If there measurements
were obtained over a length of 20 mm. Determine C.L.A (Ra) and R.M.S
value of the rough surface? [6+10]
5. (a) Explain the working of a differential screw type micrometer with the help of
neat sketches.
(b) Describe the method of checking flatness and square ness with the axis of
spindle end of an external micrometer. [8+8]
6. (a) What is meant by an alignment test on machine tools and why they are
necessary?
(b) How are alignment tests carried out on a radial drilling machine? Sketch and
explain. [8+8]
7. (a) Name the various errors in gears, measurement.
(b) Explicate gear metrology of spur gears with reference to Lead. [8+8]
8. What is Plasma spraying? Explain with the help of neat sketch. Give its applica-
tions. [16]

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Code No: 2320302 Set No. 2
III B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April/May 2009
METROLOGY AND SURFACE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the need of ‘standards of measurements’ in the modern industrial

systems.
(b) Classify and give brief outlines of different types of standards used for mea-
surement. [8+8]

2. With neat sketches explain:

(a) A progressive type of solid plug gauge

(b) A taper plug gauge. [8+8]

3. (a) What are essential properties of a light wave for interference? Discuss with
neat diagram.
(b) What do you understand by Moire fringes and how these are utilized for
accurate measurement? [8+8]

4. (a) Discuss the fundamental requirements a comparator should meet.

(b) Write short notes on:
i. Visual gauging heads
ii. Multi gauging machines. [4+12]

5. (a) Explain various elemental features of a Wit worth and ACME threads.
(b) Discuss the effects of pitch errors on the effective diameter of a screw thread?
[8+8]

6. Describe the following alignment tests on a milling machine with neat sketches.

(a) Parallelism of tailstock sleeve to saddle movement.

(b) True running of internal taper of the main spindle of milling machine. [8+8]

7. Describe the construction and working of a three-axis measuring machine. [16]

8. Describe the following process with neat sketches and give their applications

(a) Acid Pickling

(b) Ultrasonic Degreasing. [16]

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Code No: 2320302 Set No. 3
III B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April/May 2009
METROLOGY AND SURFACE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the elements of screw thread which control the quality of the thread?
Draw thread profile.
(b) List the main classes of fit in screw threads and tolerance class and show
various elements. [8+8]
2. (a) What do you understand by a marking “1 Div = 0.005 mm in 100mm” found
on a precision spirit level. Also describe how the accuracy of the graduations
on a spirit level can be checked.
(b) Derive an expression for displacement of bubble in terms of radius of curvature,
base length of level and displacement height. [8+8]
3. What is straight edge? Enumerate the methods used for measuring straightness?
Describe any one method with neat sketch. [16]
4. (a) How is the damping effect achieved in the sigma comparator? How it is dif-
ferent from other comparators.
(b) Explain the principle of pneumatic gauging by the ‘back pressure’ system and
State range of pressures over which it is normally used. [8+8]
5. Explain the following types of threads with neat sketches.
(a) ACME Thread
(b) With worth Thread
(c) Metric Thread
(d) British Thread. [4+4+4+4]
6. (a) What is the effect upon the work if a lathe tailstock centerline is parallel to
but slightly above the head stock spindle axis?
(b) Name the various alignment tests to be performed on a lathe. Describe any
two of them in detail. [8+8]
7. Describe the construction and working of a three-axis measuring machine. [16]
8. Describe and Distinguish between them. Give their applications.
(a) Shot Blasting
(b) Sand Blasting. [16]

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Code No: 2320302 Set No. 4
III B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April/May 2009
METROLOGY AND SURFACE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Identify whether the following fits are hole based or shaft based. Convert them in
to equivalent other system.

(a) H9 - d9
(b) H8 - f9
(c) U6 - h5
(d) H7 - f6 . [4+4+4+4]

2. Explain, how do you determine

(a) The angle of a taper plug gauge

(b) The small end diameter using sine bar slip gauges as roller . [16]

3. (a) Distinguish between Collimator and Autocollimator state there applications.

(b) Name the materials of which the straight edges are made and explain their
construetion. [8+8]

4. Name the various numerical methods of assessment of surface finish? Explain them
in detail? with an example. [16]

5. (a) What is meant by drunken thread? What troubles does it present in finding
the pitch of the thread?
(b) Describe an exclusive method for effective diameter measurement which shows
variation in drunken thread. [8+8]

6. Describe the following alignment tests on a pillar drilling machine.

(a) Parallelism of the spindle axis with its vertical movement.

(b) Square ness of the spindle axis with table. [8+8]

7. Describe the Parkinson’s Gear Tester. Discuss its merits and demerits. [16]

8. What is diffusion coating? Explain various types of diffusion coatings. [16]

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