B.TechSemester 42025-26Manufacturing ProcessesBME403

Manufacturing Processes (BME403) - AKTU Question Paper 2025-26

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This is the official AKTU Manufacturing Processes Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2025-26. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 4
Session:2025-26
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Manufacturing Processes (BME403) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2x7 = 14
  • a
    Differentiate between open die forging and closed die forging?
  • b
    What is shrinkage allowance in casting?
  • d
    Explain additive manufacturing
  • e
    What is meant by hardness of grinding wheel?
  • f
    What is HAZ in arc welding?
  • g
    Explain the function of electrolyte in ECM
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 7 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Explain the solidification phenomena in casting. Also describe casting defects and their remedies in brief
  • b
    What is Machining? Explain the various types of chip formation during the machining of a workpiece
  • c
    Briefly explain and differentiate between cylindrical and centerless grinding
  • d
    Discuss the principle and working of gas welding and gas cutting processes
  • e
    Write brief notes on the following: (i) Laser beam machining (LBM) (ii) Plasma arc machining (PAM)
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 = 7
  • a
    Differentiate between hot working and cold working. Also explain advantages of metal forming processes over other manufacturing processes
  • b
    What do you understand by powder metallurgy? Explain their advantages and disadvantages with suitable example
  • a
    The tool life equation for HSS tool is expressed by VT 0.15 = C1 and the tungsten carbide tool is expressed by VT 0.25 = C2. If at a speed of 30 m/min the tool life is 120 min, compare the life of the two tools at a speed of 40 m/min
  • b
    Explain Merchant’s force circle diagram and derive the merchant’s shear angle relationship
  • a
    Discuss various types of abrasives used for manufacturing of grinding wheels. Also differentiate between dressing and truing
  • b
    Write brief notes on all of the following (i) Honing (ii) Lapping (iii) Superfinishing
  • a
    Explain the working of Friction welding process with the help of neat sketch. Also give its advantages and limitations
  • b
    Why do welded joints sometimes fail during service? What precautions should be taken to enhance the life of welded joints?”
  • a
    Explain the working principle of Electrical Discharge Machining with a neat diagram
  • b
    Discuss in brief the important process parameters affecting material removal rate, accuracy, and surface finish in Abrasive Jet Machining

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

Repeated Questions — BME403

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 2 years of Manufacturing Processes papers (2024-25, 2025-26)

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Write brief notes on the following: (i) Laser beam machining (LBM) (ii) Plasma arc machining (PAM)

Appeared in: 2024-25 · 2025-26

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