Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3151912 Manufacturing Technology Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Mechanical Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151912
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List various plastic molding methods. Explain any one in brief
(b)
4 marks
Elaborate on powder coating process in brief
(c)
7 marks

State various super finishing processes. Explain any one super finishing process with neat sketch

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Elaborate on various physical properties of plastic
(b)
4 marks
State the functions of
1)facing sand
2)backing sand
3)system sand and
4)core sand
(c)
7 marks
Discuss working of cupola furnace in brief with required diagram
(c)
7 marks

What is gating system? What are its functions? Explain any two types of gates with its advantages

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define lapping. Explain any one method
(b)
4 marks
Enlist the types of flames for gas welding and describe any one with neat sketch
(c)
7 marks
Explain
1)Sweep pattern
2)Match plate pattern with neat sketch
(a)
3 marks
What are the applications of ceramic coating?
(b)
4 marks
Explain electron beam welding process with required diagram
(c)
7 marks
Explain centrifugal casting process with neat diagram

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

List the factors playing a major role in selection of manufacturing process. Discuss any one in brief

(b)
4 marks

Elaborate on the importance of manufacturing processes in context of the recent developments in industry

(c)
7 marks

Discuss submerged arc welding process in the context of its characteristic features, types of current, power sources, process variables

(a)
3 marks
What is straight and reverse polarity? Discuss in brief
(b)
4 marks
List the types of welding joints and explain any one in brief with required sketch
(c)
7 marks

Discuss laser beam welding process in the context of its characteristics features, capabilities and its applications

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Compare brazing and soldering
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between direct and indirect extrusion
(c)
7 marks
Explain blanking, piercing, coining and embossing in brief with required diagrams
(a)
3 marks
Classify metal joining processes
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between forward and backward extrusion processes
(c)
7 marks
Explain the principle and operation of rolling process

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Manufacturing Technology (Summer 2026, B.E. · Mechanical Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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