Republic of Cameroon
Higher National Diploma
Peace-Work-Fatherland
Session: June 2015
Ministry of Higher education
Option: Mechanical fabrication
National Committee for the
Coefficient: 3
organization of National exams and
Time allowed: 3hrs
competitive entrance examinations
MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
(Written paper)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION
The documents authorized for this paper are only those given to you by the invigilator(s)
RECOMMENDATIONS
Before you start, verify to see if you have pager 1/2 and 2/2 with you
Orderly presentation and the necessity for good English is of great important
PRESENTATION OF PAPER
This paper is a written paper and the question are grouped into three (3) sections
- Section A- General knowledge on materials
- Section B- Production of metals
- Section C- Heat treatment and processes
MARKS ALLOCATION
- Section A- General knowledge on materials………………….20marks
- Section B- Production of metals………………………………30marks
- Section C- Heat treatment and processes ……………………..50marks
Section A- General Knowledge on materials (20marks)
1. Define engineering materials. 2marks
2. With the aid of a sketch, give the classification of engineering materials. 5marks
3. Give five (5) advantages that non-ferrous metals have over the ferrous metals? 5marks
4. List two (2) types each of Ferrous and non-ferrous. 4marks
5. List two (2) types each of synthetic and natural materials. 4marks
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PART B- Production of metals and structure (30marks)
EXECISE A- Production of metals
Ingo metal ltd is an iron and steel production company based in Canada. This company is the third
world leading Production Company for iron and steel. With your knowledge in materials, you are
requested to answer the following questions:
1. Name the four (4) iron ores that are used for the production of iron and steel. 4marks
2. List the three raw materials that are used for the production of iron and steel. 3marks
3. List the three raw materials that are used for the production of pig iron. 3marks
4. Explain the processes of obtaining pig iron with the help of a sketch. 5marks
5. What are the products of the blast furnace? 2marks
6. Give three (3) reasons why the blast furnace is lined with heat resistance bricks. 3marks
7. Give the function of tuyère on the blast furnace? 2marks
8. List the two methods of charging the blast furnace. 3marks
EXECISE B- Structures. 5marks
a. Define crystallization. 2marks
b. Differentiate between ferrite, austenite and martensite. 3marks
Section C- Heat treatment and Processes (50marks)
1. Define heat treatment and give the three (steps) involved. 5marks
2. Define the following:
- Hardenability. 2 marks
- Hardening. 2 marks
- Tempering. 2 marks
- Eutectoid point. 2 marks
- Case hardening. 2 marks
3. Name four (4) metals and alloys used for casting. 4marks
4. Give two (2) characteristics each of copper-tin-alloy and Zinc alloy. 4marks
5. Define the extrusion moulding method used in polymeric material. 5marks
6. Define powder metallurgy. 2marks
7. Explain the steps involved in a powder metallurgy process. 8marks
8. Give the structure of a grinding wheel. 2.5marks
9. Define the following. 4.5marks
a. Abrasive
b. Bond
c. Pore
10. Define corrosion. 2marks
11. Give four (4) methods of preventing corrosion that you know. 6marks
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GOOD LUCK
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