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Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi 642003

(An Autonomous Institution affiliated to Anna University)
Question Paper Code: OS17306 QR No: 17NDME707 Regulation: 2014
B.E./B.Tech., DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV / DEC 2017
SEVENTH SEMESTER COMMON TO AUTOMOBILE AND
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
140AU9134 / 140ME9125 RAPID PROTOTYPING AND TOOLING
Duration: Three hours Answer all questions Maximum: 100 marks

PART A (15 x 1 = 15 marks)

1. Prototyping is
a) A method of taking user needs b) A method of rapid start-up of
into account when designing a GIS project
GIS projects/systems
c) An approach to GIS database d) A method of designing a
design based on the soft GIS project based on
systems approach previously tried and tested
models
2. The type of rapid prototyping system that uses a laser to fuse
powdered metals, plastics, or ceramics is
a) Fused deposition modeling b) Stereolithography apparatus
c) Solid ground curing d) Selective laser sintering
3. SLC stands for
a) Software Life Cycle approach b) Systems Life Cycle
approach
c) Software Leasing Costs d) System Loan Costs
4. The type of model that is likely to be created with a rapid prototyping
system is
a) Mathematical model b) Wireframe model
c) Surface model d) Scale model
5. Which of the following is not a common file for exporting data?
a) DWF b) DXF
c) STEP d) IGES
6. When creating a model in CAD software and exporting it for rapid
prototyping, the file format would be
a) STL b) IGES
c) STEP d) DXF
7. STL files define the boundaries of the CAD model using:
a) Rectangular facets b) Circular facets
c) Triangular facets d) Hexagonal facets
8. Rapid Tooling differs from Rapid Prototyping in
a) Rapid Tooling does not use b) The accuracy for Rapid Tool
CAD files as input models are not as great as
RP models
c) Rapid Tooling does not create d) Time involved for Rapid
the part itself Tooling is much less than
RP
9. Which method allows the designer to conceptualize objects more
easily without having to make costly illustrations, models, or
prototypes
a) Computer-aided manufacturing b) Computer-aided design
c) Computer-aided engineering d) Computer-aided prototyping
10. This process recognizes the inherent interrelationships between
design and manufacturing
a) Design for manufacture b) Design for manufacture and
assembly
c) Design for concurrent d) Design for assembly
engineering
11. Prototyping begins with a feasibility study. (True / False)
12. The checking of GIS output against reality is one way of checking
whether a GIS application meets the goals set for it. (True / False)
13. Three dimensional printing is also known as _______________
14. Laminated object manufacturing produces solid parts from sheets of
material such as paper or vinyl.
(True / False)
15. ________________ systems use molten plastic deposited in layers
corresponding to cross sections on the part.
PART B (5 x 2 = 10 marks)

16. Differentiate rapid tooling and rapid manufacturing.

17. List the critical factors that influence the performance of SLS
process.
18. Name the materials used in stereo lithography process.
19. State the types of geometric modeling techniques.
20. Distinguish between direct and indirect fabrication processes using
rapid tooling.

PART C (1 x 15 = 15 marks)

21. (i) Explain Electron Beam melting. (8)

(ii) Write the limitations and advantages of SDM process. (7)

PART D (4 x 15 = 60 marks)

22.(a) Explain the need for time compression and the impact of (15)
tooling on product development.
Or
22.(b) Describe the different stages in product development. (15)

23.(a) Describe the working principle with benefits and limitations (15)
of Direct metal laser sintering
Or
23.(b) Describe the working principle with benefits and limitations (15)
of SLS process.

24.(a) (i) Describe any two types of digitization techniques. (8)

(ii) Distinguish between Surface modeling and solid modeling. (7)

Or
24.(b) (i) Explain direct and adaptive slicing techniques. (10)
 (ii) Write short notes on Contour data organization. (5)

25.(a) Explain soft tooling, production tooling and bridge tooling. (15)
Or
25.(b) Describe the applications of rapid tooling in automotive (15)
and aerospace industries.