All questions of Manufacturing Engineering for Mechanical Engineering Exam

Which of the following can be used to scribe lines parallel to the edges of a part
  • a)
    Vernier calipers
  • b)
    Screw gauge
  • c)
    Divider
  • d)
    Hermaphrodite
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Yadav answered
The hermaphrodite caliper is a tool used to layout lines that are parallel with the edges of the work piece. It can also be used to locate the center of cylindrical shaped workplaces.

Draft is provided in pattern so that:
  • a)
    It can be easily withdrawn from mould cavity
  • b)
    Sand can be filled easily
  • c)
    Compression can be done effectively
  • d)
    Casting can be solidifying easily
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The Purpose of Draft in Pattern Making

Introduction
Pattern making is a crucial step in the casting process. It involves the creation of a replica of the desired final product, called a pattern, which is used to shape the mold cavity. The pattern is typically made from wood, metal, or plastic and is designed with specific features to facilitate the casting process. One of these features is the inclusion of draft.

What is Draft?
Draft, also known as taper, is a slight inclination or angle provided on the vertical surfaces of a pattern. It is measured in degrees and is necessary to ensure the smooth extraction of the pattern from the mold cavity. Draft is typically applied to all vertical surfaces of the pattern, including the core prints, side walls, and bosses.

Reasons for Providing Draft in Pattern Making

1. Easy Withdrawal from Mold Cavity
The primary reason for providing draft in pattern making is to facilitate the easy withdrawal of the pattern from the mold cavity. The inclusion of draft allows the pattern to be smoothly lifted out of the mold without damaging the mold or the pattern itself. Without draft, the pattern would get stuck in the mold, making it difficult to remove and potentially causing damage to both the pattern and the mold.

2. Sand Filling
While draft primarily aids in the withdrawal of the pattern, it also helps in the sand filling process. The inclusion of draft allows for easier and smoother sand filling around the pattern. The draft angle helps prevent the sand from sticking to the pattern, ensuring that it can be easily removed once the mold is formed.

3. Effective Compression
Draft also plays a role in effective compression of the molding sand. When the pattern is pressed into the sand, the draft angle allows for better compaction of the sand particles. This results in a more stable mold cavity with improved dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

4. Easy Solidification of Casting
Additionally, draft contributes to the easy solidification of the casting material. The inclination of the pattern's vertical surfaces allows for uniform cooling and shrinkage of the molten metal during solidification. This helps prevent the formation of defects, such as shrinkage cavities and cracks, in the final casting.

Conclusion
In conclusion, the inclusion of draft in pattern making is essential for several reasons. It facilitates the easy withdrawal of the pattern from the mold cavity, enables smooth sand filling, ensures effective compression of the molding sand, and promotes easy solidification of the casting material. All these factors contribute to the production of high-quality castings with accurate dimensions and improved surface finish.

In the electro-discharge machining process, the work-piece and the electrode are submerged in _____.
  • a)
    A dielectric fluid
  • b)
    An abrasive slurry
  • c)
    An electrolytic solution
  • d)
    Vacuum
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishani Basu answered
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a manufacturing process whereby a desired shape is obtained by using electrical discharges (sparks). Material is removed from the workpiece by a series of rapidly recurring current discharges between two electrodes, separated by a dielectric liquid and subject to an electric voltage. Quite often kerosene based oil is used as dielectric in EDM. The dielectric fluid is circulated through the tool at a pressure of 0.35 N/m2 or less to free it from eroded metal particles. It is circulated through a filter.

The crystal structure of Copper is
  • a)
    Body - centred cubic
  • b)
    Face - centred cubic
  • c)
    Close - packed hexagonal
  • d)
    Body - centred tetragonal
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Hiral Jain answered
Crystal structure of Material
FCC: - Ni, Cu, Ag, Pt, Au, Pb, Al, Austenite or Ƴ-iron
BCC: - V, Mo, Ta, W, Ferrite or α-iron, δ-ferrite or δ-iron
HCP: - Mg, Zn,
Cobalt: - HCP < 420°C, FCC > 420°C
Chromium:- HCP < 20°C, BCC > 20°C
Glass: - Amorphous

How many elements are present in tool signature of a single point cutting tool used for turning operation?
  • a)
    5
  • b)
    6
  • c)
    7
  • d)
    8
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Tool signatures have 7 elements in both systems.
American Standards System (ASA) system ⇒ Back rake angle - side rake angle - end relief angle (ERA) - side relief angle - end cutting Edge angle - side Cutting Edge Angle - Nose Radius
Orthogonal Rake system (ORS) or International system ⇒ i (inclination angle) - αn (Normal rake angle) - Side relief angle - end relief angle, end cutting edge angle - Approach angle - Nose radius

Generally least count of the commonly used Vernier is:
  • a)
    0.1 mm
  • b)
    0.01 mm
  • c)
    0.02 mm
  • d)
    0.2 mm
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Stuti Bajaj answered
Least count of the Vernier Caliper

The least count of a measuring instrument is the smallest measurement that can be measured accurately with that instrument. In the case of a Vernier caliper, the least count is determined by the division on the main scale and the number of divisions on the Vernier scale.

Main scale
The main scale of a Vernier caliper is typically graduated in millimeters (mm) or inches (in). It consists of a fixed jaw and a movable jaw that can be adjusted to measure objects of different sizes. The main scale is divided into equal divisions, which represent the whole units of measurement.

Vernier scale
The Vernier scale is a secondary scale that slides along the main scale. It is used to measure the fractional part of the unit of measurement. The Vernier scale has a smaller division size compared to the main scale, allowing for more precise measurements.

Least count calculation
To determine the least count of a Vernier caliper, we need to consider the division size of both the main scale and the Vernier scale.

The main scale is typically divided into millimeters (mm), and each division represents one millimeter. Therefore, the least count of the main scale is 1 mm.

The Vernier scale is divided into a certain number of divisions that correspond to a slightly smaller length than one millimeter on the main scale. The number of divisions on the Vernier scale is determined by the design of the Vernier caliper.

In the case of the commonly used Vernier caliper, the Vernier scale is divided into 50 divisions. This means that the length represented by 50 divisions on the Vernier scale is slightly smaller than one millimeter on the main scale.

To calculate the least count of the Vernier caliper, we divide the smallest division on the main scale (1 mm) by the number of divisions on the Vernier scale (50).

Least count = 1 mm / 50 divisions = 0.02 mm

Therefore, the least count of the commonly used Vernier caliper is 0.02 mm.

Conclusion
The least count of the commonly used Vernier caliper is 0.02 mm. This means that the Vernier caliper can measure lengths with an accuracy of 0.02 mm, allowing for precise measurements in mechanical engineering and other fields.

The usual value of helix angle of a drill is:
  • a)
    10°
  • b)
    20°
  • c)
    30°
  • d)
    60°
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Helix angle is the angle between the leading edge of the land and the axis of the drill. It is also known as the spiral angle. The usual value of helix angle of a drill is 30°.

Quality screw threads are produced by 
  • a)
    Thread milling   
  • b)
     Thread chasing
  • c)
    Thread cutting with single point tool
  • d)
    Thread casting
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Quality screw threads are produced by thread chasing.  This process is slow but can provide high quality. Multipoint chasing gives more productivity but at the cost of quality to some extent.

Which of the following is the not a natural abrasive?
  • a)
    Garnet
  • b)
    Emery
  • c)
    Boron-carbide
  • d)
    Corundum
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Abrasives are classified into two categories:
Natural Abrasives:
Garnet
Corundum
Emery (impure corundum)
Calcite (calcium carbonate)
Diamond dust
Novaculite
Pumice
Rouge
Sand
Sandstone
Tripoli
Powdered feldspar
Staurolite
Synthetic Abrasives:
Boron carbide
Borazon (cubic boron nitride or CBN)
Ceramic
Ceramic aluminium oxide
Ceramic iron oxide
Dry ice
Glass powder
Steel abrasive
Zirconia alumina
Slags

Plug gauge is used to measure:
  • a)
    Shaft size
  • b)
    Hole size
  • c)
    Wire thickness
  • d)
    Depth of threads
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anshu Patel answered
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A plug gauge is a precision measuring instrument used to measure the size of a hole. It is commonly used in industries such as manufacturing, engineering, and quality control. Plug gauges are designed to provide accurate and reliable measurements of the diameter or size of a hole, ensuring that it meets the required specifications.

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A plug gauge is not used to measure wire thickness. For measuring wire thickness, tools like wire gauges or micrometers are commonly used. These tools are specifically designed to measure the diameter or thickness of wires accurately.

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A plug gauge is not used to measure the depth of threads. To measure the depth of threads, thread depth gauges or thread micrometers are commonly used. These tools are designed to measure the depth or pitch of threads accurately.

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A plug gauge is primarily used to measure the size of a hole. It consists of a cylindrical body with precisely calibrated dimensions. The gauge is inserted into the hole, and if it fits perfectly without any play or excessive tightness, it indicates that the hole is within the required specifications. The gauge is usually marked with its corresponding size, allowing the user to determine the diameter or size of the hole.

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In conclusion, a plug gauge is specifically designed to measure the size of a hole. It is not used for measuring shaft size, wire thickness, or depth of threads. By using a plug gauge, manufacturers and engineers can ensure that the holes they produce meet the required specifications, ensuring the quality and functionality of the final product.

Anodising is:
  • a)
    A zinc diffusion process
  • b)
    An oxidising process used for aluminium and magnesium articles
  • c)
    A process used for making thin phosphate coatings on steel to act as a base or primer for enamels and paints​
  • d)
    Is the process of coating of zinc by hot dipping
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ayush Chawla answered
Anodising is an oxidising process used for aluminium and magnesium articles. This process involves the formation of a controlled oxide layer on the surface of the metal, which provides improved corrosion resistance, increased durability, and enhanced aesthetic appearance.

Here is a detailed explanation of the anodising process:

1. Introduction to Anodising:
- Anodising is an electrochemical process that converts the surface of aluminium or magnesium into a protective and decorative oxide layer.
- The process involves immersing the metal in an electrolyte solution and applying an electric current to stimulate the formation of the oxide layer.

2. Formation of Oxide Layer:
- The electrolyte solution typically consists of sulfuric acid or chromic acid, which acts as a medium for the anodising process.
- When a direct current is applied to the metal, oxygen ions from the electrolyte combine with the metal atoms to form a layer of aluminium oxide or magnesium oxide on the surface.
- This oxide layer is porous and adheres tightly to the metal, providing excellent corrosion resistance.

3. Benefits of Anodising:
- Corrosion Resistance: The oxide layer formed through anodising acts as a barrier, preventing the metal from coming into direct contact with corrosive substances. This greatly improves the metal's resistance to corrosion.
- Durability: Anodising increases the hardness and wear resistance of the metal surface, making it more resistant to scratches, abrasion, and fading.
- Aesthetic Appearance: The anodising process allows for the incorporation of various dyes and pigments into the oxide layer, resulting in a wide range of vibrant and durable colors. This makes anodised aluminium and magnesium articles highly desirable for architectural, automotive, and consumer product applications.

4. Other Applications:
- Anodised aluminium is commonly used in architectural components, such as window frames, doors, and curtain walls, due to its combination of corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
- Anodised magnesium is utilized in aerospace and automotive industries for lightweight components that require high strength and corrosion resistance.

In conclusion, anodising is an oxidising process used specifically for aluminium and magnesium articles. It involves the formation of a controlled oxide layer on the metal's surface, providing improved corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appearance.

Which of the following is not a gear finishing process?
  • a)
    Gear hobbing
  • b)
    Gear shaving
  • c)
    Gear lapping
  • d)
    Gear grinding
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aniket Saini answered
Gear finishing processes:
(1) Conventional finishing process for years:
i) Gear shaving
ii) Gear grinding
iii) Gear honing
iv) Gear lapping
v) Gear burnishing
vi) Gear skiving
(2) Advanced finishing processes for gears:
i) Gear finishing by electrochemical honing.
ii) Gear finishing by electrochemical grinding.
iii) Gear finishing by abrasive flow finishing (AFF).
Gear hobbing:
  • It is the process of generating gear teeth by means of a rotating cutter referred to as a “hob”
  • Hobbing can be used to produce spur, Helical, & worm gears, as well as splines in almost material (ferrous and non-ferrous metals & plastics), but not bevel or internal gears.

Sintering is done to
  • a)
    Decrease the ductility.
  • b)
    Decrease the final strength.
  • c)
    Increase the final strength.
  • d)
    Increase the porosity.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Kaur answered
Sintering is done to increase the final strength.
Sintering is the process whereby the green compacts are heated in a controlled atmosphere which results in decrease in porosity and brittleness which in turn increases the final strength of the component.

The main objective of ‘shot peening’ is to improve which property of metal parts
  • a)
    Surface finish
  • b)
    Ductility
  • c)
    Fatigue strength
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Shot peening is a process specifically designed to enhance the fatigue strength of components which are subjected to high alternating stress. In shot peening, small spherical shots bombards the surface of the part to be finished.

A tool used in cutting an external thread is called a:
  • a)
    Twist drill
  • b)
    Tap
  • c)
    Die
  • d)
    End mill
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sinjini Bose answered
A tap cuts or forms a thread on the inside surface of a hole, creating a female surface which functions like a nut.
A die cuts an external thread on cylindrical material, such as a rod, which creates a male threaded piece which functions like a bolt.
Twist drill is a rotating cutting tool, used for cutting holes in rigid materials.
End mills are tools which have cutting teeth at one end, as well as on the sides, they are used for a variety of things including facing an edge and cutting slots or channels. A drill bit can only cut in the axial direction, but a milling bit can generally cut in all directions.

Gears are manufactured in mass production by:
  • a)
    Milling
  • b)
    Shaping
  • c)
    Hobbing
  • d)
    Forming
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gear Hobbing is a continuous generating process in which the tooth flanks of the constantly moving work piece are formed by equally spaced cutting edges of the hob. The main advantage of this process is its versatility to produce a variety of gears including Spur, Helical, Worm Wheels, Serrations, Splines, etc. The main advantage of the method is the higher productivity rate of the gears.
Gear Milling is one of the initial and best known and metal removal process for making gears. This method requires the usage of a milling machine. This method is right now used only for the manufacture of gears requiring very less dimensional accuracy.
Gear shaping is a generating process. The cutter used is virtually a gear provided with cutting edges. The tool is rotated at the required velocity ratio relative to the gear to be manufactured and any one manufactured gear tooth space is formed by one complete cutter tooth. This method can be used to produce cluster gears, internal gears, racks, etc with ease, which may not have the possibility to be manufactured in gear hobbing.
Gear forming: In gear form cutting, the cutting edge of the cutting tool has a shape identical with the shape of the space between the gear teeth. Two machining operations, milling and broaching can be employed to form cut gear teeth.

In carbon dioxide moulding process, the binder used is:
  • a)
    Sodium bentonite
  • b)
    Calcium bentonite
  • c)
    Sodium silicate
  • d)
    Phenol formaldehyde
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rithika Reddy answered
  • This process is called sodium silicate moulding process because in this process, the refractory material is coated with a sodium-based binder.
  • In this process CO2 gas is passed through the core or mold. The CO2 chemically reacts with the odium silicate to cure or harden the binder.

A hacksaw blade cuts on the:
  • a)
    Forward stroke
  • b)
    Return stroke
  • c)
    Both forward and return stroke
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gowri Sharma answered
In hacksaw blade, teeth face forward. The saws are designed so the blade will cut when it’s pushed (the forward stroke) rather than when pulled.

Following equipments are used in arc welding of material by the use of carbon electrode
  • a)
    A.C. welding set
  • b)
    Rectifier
  • c)
    Motor generator
  • d)
    D.C. welding set with straight polarity
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dipika Nambiar answered
Carbon electrode works on DC. If the polarity is negative (straight) the arc will be stable, easy to maintain, uniform, and conical in shape. If the polarity is positive (reverse), the arc will be difficult to maintain and will leave a black carbon deposit on the surface of the base metal.

In drop forging, forging is done by droping:
  • a)
    The work piece at high velocity
  • b)
    The hammer at high velocity
  • c)
    The die with hammer at high velocity
  • d)
    A weight on hammer to hammer to produce the requisite impact
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anand Mehta answered
Drop forging is a metal forming process that a billet is inserted into a die and then hammered until it has assumed the shape of the die. The lower die is a stationary part, while the upper part is a moving hammer droppedonto the workpiece in order to deform it.

Which of the following is used as a dielectric medium in EDM?
  • a)
    Salt solution
  • b)
    Silicon carbide solution
  • c)
    AI2O3 solution
  • d)
    Kerosene
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rithika Kaur answered
In EDM a fluid is used to act as a dielectric and to help carry away debris. Quite often kerosene based oil is used as dielectric in EDM. The dielectric fluid is circulated through the tool at a pressure of 0.35 N/m2 or less to free it from eroded metal particles, it is circulated through a filter.

According to Indian standard specifications 50H7g6 means that:
1. Actual size is 50 mm
2. Tolerance grade for hole is 7
3. Tolerance grade for shaft is 6
Which of the statements are correct?
  • a)
    1 and 2
  • b)
    1, 2 and 3
  • c)
    2 and 3
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Manoj Pillai answered
50H7g6 means basic size is 50 mm and the tolerance grade for the hole is 7 and for the shaft is 6.
Basic Size: The size with reference to which the limits of size are fixed.
Actual Size: Actual measured dimension of the part.
Here 50 is the basic size, not actual size.

Which of the following surface hardening processes needs not quenching?
  • a)
    Induction hardening
  • b)
    Flame hardening
  • c)
    Nitriding
  • d)
    Case carburising
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rashi Shah answered
Flame or induction hardening are processes in which the surface of the steel is heated very rapidly to high temperatures (by direct application of an oxy-gas flame, or by induction heating) then cooled rapidly, generally using water; this creates a "case" of martensite on the surface.
Carburizing is a process used to case-harden steel with a carbon content between 0.1 and 0.3 wt% C. In this process steel is introduced to a carbon rich environment and elevated temperatures for a certain amount of time, and then quenched so that the carbon is locked in the structure.
Nitriding heats the steel part to 482-621°C (900-1,150°F) in an atmosphere of ammonia gas and dissociated ammonia. The time the part spends in this environment dictates the depth of the case. No quenching is done after nitriding.

Cemented carbide tools are usually provided with:
  • a)
    Positive back rake angle
  • b)
    Negative back rake angle
  • c)
    Zero rake angle
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Lakshmi Datta answered
Positive rake – helps reduce cutting force and thus cutting power requirement.
Negative rake – to increase edge-strength and life of the tool
Zero rake – to simplify design and manufacture of the form tools
Negative back rake angle is preferable for carbide tool. Carbide tools are very brittle in nature, so deformation occurs if we provide positive back rake angle.
Positive back rake angle is used for machining low tensile strength and non-ferrous materials. Negative back rake angles are used for machining high tensile strength material, heavy feed and interrupted cuts.

Which of the following is not a casting defect?
  • a)
    hot tear
  • b)
    blow hole
  • c)
    scab
  • d)
    decarburization
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pankaj Joshi answered
A casting defect is an irregularity in the metal casting process that is undesired.
Classification of casting defects is given as:

Which of the following processes come under the indirect compression technique?
  • a)
    Rolling
  • b)
    Extrusion
  • c)
    Forging
  • d)
    Rolling & extrusion
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Avantika Sen answered
Metal working operations may be separated into categories as given below:
a) Direct Compression
b) Indirect compression
c) tension type processes
d) Bending processes
e) shearing processes
  • In rolling & forging operations, direct compression forces are used to move metal at right angles to the compression direction
  • Indirect compression includes drawing & extrusion, where the metal flows under the action of combined stresses that include a high compressive stress.

Delta iron occurs at which of the following range of temperature?
  • a)
    Room temperature
  • b)
    Above melting points
  • c)
    Between 1400°C and 1539°C
  • d)
    Between 900°C and 1400°C
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Bose answered
The three different forms of iron are known as ferrite (α), stable until 910°C, austenite (γ), stable from 910° ‐ 1394°C and delta ferrite (δ), stable from1394° – 1539°C.

Assume that the two 2 mm thick steel sheets are being sport welded at a current of 5500 A and current - flow time t = 0.15s. Using electrodes 6 mm in diameter, estimate the amount of heat generated in resistance spot welding. (Take RC = 250 μΩ)
  • a)
    1032 J
  • b)
    1120 J
  • c)
    995 J
  • d)
    1134 J
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Saranya Saha answered
Given data:
- Thickness of each steel sheet (t): 2 mm
- Current (I): 5500 A
- Time (t): 0.15 s
- Diameter of electrodes (d): 6 mm
- Resistance of contact (RC): 250 μΩ

Calculating the heat generated:
1. Calculate the resistance of each spot weld:
- Resistance (R) = RC * t
- R = 250 μΩ * 0.15 s = 37.5 μΩ
2. Calculate the heat generated at each spot weld:
- Heat (Q) = I^2 * R * t
- Q = (5500 A)^2 * 37.5 μΩ * 0.15 s
- Q = 1134 J

Therefore, the amount of heat generated in resistance spot welding is 1134 J.

The preferred option for holding an odd-shaped workpiece in a center lathe is
  • a)
    live and dead centres
  • b)
    three jaw chuck
  • c)
    lathe dog
  • d)
    four jaw chuck
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Asha Basu answered
Standard work holding devices used in lathe operations are:
a) Chucks                                                                       b) Centres
c) Carriers (also known as driving dogs)                        d) Face plates                    
e) Mandrels
Chucks:
Four jaw chuck: A chuck with jaws that open & close independently. Independent chucks can be adjusted to accommodate irregularly shaped work pieces such as odd items square in shape.
Three jaw chuck: Used to hold round & hexagonal work.
Collect chuck: Most accurate chuck & is used for high precision work and small tools.
Magnetic chucks: are used to hold iron or steel parts that are too thin (or) that may be damaged in conventional chuck.
Faceplates: Used to hold work that is too large or such a such a shape that it can not be held in a chuck or between centres.

Enlarging an existing circular hole with a rotating single point tool is called:
  • a)
    Boring
  • b)
    Drilling
  • c)
    Reaming
  • d)
    Internal turning
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Boring is the process of enlarging an existing circular hole with a rotating single point tool. It is commonly used in machining operations to achieve precise dimensions and smooth surface finishes. The process involves removing material from the inner diameter of a workpiece to create a larger hole or cylinder.

Boring is typically performed on a lathe or a boring machine. The rotating tool, known as a boring bar, is mounted on the machine and inserted into the existing hole. The workpiece is held securely in place while the tool rotates and removes material.

The process of boring can be divided into the following steps:

1. Selecting the appropriate tool: The boring bar is chosen based on the desired size and accuracy of the hole. It should have the necessary rigidity and cutting capabilities to efficiently remove material.

2. Securing the workpiece: The workpiece is securely clamped or mounted on the machine to prevent any movement during the boring process. This ensures accuracy and stability.

3. Centering the tool: The boring bar is positioned concentrically with the existing hole to ensure proper alignment. This is crucial for achieving accurate results and preventing any deviation from the desired dimensions.

4. Rotating the tool: The machine is activated, causing the boring bar to rotate. As it rotates, the cutting edge of the tool makes contact with the inner surface of the hole, gradually removing material and enlarging the diameter.

5. Monitoring the process: The operator closely monitors the boring process to ensure the desired dimensions are achieved. This may involve measuring the diameter of the hole at regular intervals using precision instruments.

6. Finishing touches: Once the desired size is reached, the operator may use additional tools or techniques to achieve a smooth surface finish. This could involve using a reamer or honing tool to remove any remaining imperfections.

Overall, the process of boring is essential in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. It allows for precise hole enlargement and ensures the desired dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

Chromium in steel:
a) Improves wear resistance, cutting ability and toughness
b) Refines grain size and produces less tendency to carburisation, improves corrosion and heat resistantproperties
c) Improve cutting ability and reduces hardenability
d) Gives ductility, toughness, tensile strength and anticorrosion properties
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anshul Basu answered
Chromium in steel Increases strength, hardness, hardenability, and toughness, as well as creep resistance and strength at elevated temperatures.
It improves machinability and resistance to corrosion and it intensifies the effects of other alloying elements.
In hot-work steels and high speed steels,
it increases red-hardness properties

Gray cast irons are often used at the base of heavy machines because of its high:
  • a)
    Stiffness
  • b)
    Strength
  • c)
    Toughness
  • d)
    Damping capacity
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajat Basu answered
Cast iron is used as material for base beds of heavy equipments because of its high damping capacity and compressed strength. Damping capacity is the relative ability of a material to absorb vibration.

Feeler gauges are used for measuring the:
  • a)
    Thickness of metal sheet
  • b)
    Clearances between matting parts
  • c)
    Pitch of screw threads
  • d)
    Radius of curvature
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kajal Tiwari answered
A feeler gauge is a tool used to measure gap widths. Feeler gauges are mostly used in engineering to measure the clearance between two parts.
They consist of a number of small lengths of steel of different thicknesses with measurements marked on each piece.

In a shaper, material is removed during:
  • a)
    forward stroke
  • b)
    neither the forward nor the return stroke
  • c)
    both the forward and return strokes
  • d)
    return stroke
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sakshi Basak answered
A shaper operates by moving a hardened cutting tool backwards and forwards across the workpiece. On the return stroke of the ram the tool is lifted clear of the workpiece, reducing the cutting action to one direction (forward stroke) only.

Cutting and forming operation can be performed in a single operation in a _______ die.
  • a)
    Progressive
  • b)
    Combination
  • c)
    Simple
  • d)
    Compound
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shounak Saini answered
Simple dies are also known as single operation dies as a single operation is performed for each stroke of the die press.
Progressive dies which performed two or more operations at different stages every time the ram descends.
Compound dies differs from a progressive die in that it performs two or more cutting operations during one stroke of the press at one station only. These dies allow simultaneous cutting of internal as well as external part features in a single stroke in some cases.
Combination dies combines cutting operations with a non cutting operation. The cutting operations may include blanking, piercing, trimming, and cut off and are combined with non cutting operations which may include bending, extruding, embossing, and forming

In MIG welding, helium or argon is used in order to
  • a)
    Provide cooling effect
  • b)
    Act as flux
  • c)
    Act as shielding medium
  • d)
    Facilitate welding process
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nitya Nambiar answered
Just like GTAW / TIG welding process, wherein a non-consumable electrode is used with inert gas as shielding, MIG welding employs the use of shielding gases such as Argon or Helium. MIG welding generally uses a mix of 25% Argon, 75% CO2. Pure Argon can be used, but this mixture is cheaper.

Which of the following has least percentage of carbon:
  • a)
    Malleable iron
  • b)
    Pig iron
  • c)
    Stainless steel
  • d)
    Wrought iron
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Wrought iron is a very pure iron where the iron content is of the order of 99.5%. It is produced by re-melting pig iron and some small amount of silicon, sulphur, or phosphorus may be present. It is tough, malleable and ductile and can easily be forged or welded. It cannot however take sudden shock. Chains, crane hooks, railway couplings and such other components may be made of this iron.
Pig iron is an intermediate product of the iron industry. Pig iron has a very high carbon content, typically 3.8–4.7%, along with silica and other constituents of dross, which makes it very brittle, and not useful directly as a material except for limited applications.
Cast iron is an alloy of iron, carbon and silicon and it is hard and brittle. Carbon content in CI may be within 1.7% to 3% and carbon may be present as free carbon or iron carbide Fe3C. In general, the types of cast iron are (a) grey cast iron and (b) white cast iron (c) malleable cast iron etc
Steel is basically an alloy of iron and carbon in which the carbon content can be less than 1.7% and carbon is present in the form of iron carbide to impart hardness and strength. Two main categories of steel are (a) Plain carbon steel and (b) alloy steel.
Thus, wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon (less than 0.08%) content in contrast to cast iron.

Which bond is commonly used in grinding wheel
  • a)
    vitrified bond
  • b)
    silicate bond
  • c)
    shellac bond
  • d)
    resinoid bond
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Bond commonly used in grinding wheels:
Vitrified bonded (V) wheels:
  • Easy to form & compare of Clays & ceramic substances.
  • Vitrified wheels are porous, strong, rigid & unaffectedly oils, water or temp. Over the ranges usually encountered in metal cutting that’s why vitrified bond is commonly used bond.
 
Silicate bonded (s) wheels:
  • Use silicate of soda (water glass) as bond material.
  • More brittle & not so strong as vitrified wheels.
 
Resinoid (B) wheels:
Provides shock absorption & elasticity.
 
Shellac bonded (E) wheels:
Used for making thin but strong wheels possessing some elasticity.
Produce high polish thus used for gridding such parts as camshafts & mill rolls.
 
Rubber bonded (R) wheels:
For making flexible wheels.
Operates at high speeds up to 16000 ft/mm. They are commonly used for snagging work in foundries & for thin cut off wheels.
 
Metallic Bonds (M):
For diamond wheels only.

The chief advantage of die casting is
  • a)
    Possibility of incorporating thick sections in small castings
  • b)
    Casting of inserts is possible
  • c)
    Wide tolerances are possible
  • d)
    High production rates are possible
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kapoor answered
Advantages of die casting process
1. Good grain structure
2. Low scrap cast
3. Good surface finish and better appearance
4. High dimensional accuracy
5. Repeated use of moulds
6. Rapid production rate
7. Low porosity
8. Lesser floor space required

In a single pass rolling operation, if the coefficient of friction is doubled keeping other parameters same, the percentage change in draft will be _______ %
  • a)
    100
  • b)
    200
  • c)
    300
  • d)
    50
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Jay Menon answered
**Explanation:**

In a rolling operation, the draft is defined as the reduction in thickness of the workpiece as it passes through the rolling mill. The draft is influenced by various parameters, including the coefficient of friction between the rolls and the workpiece.

When the coefficient of friction is doubled, it means that the frictional force between the rolls and the workpiece is increased. This increased frictional force will result in a higher resistance to the motion of the workpiece through the rolling mill. As a result, the workpiece will experience a higher compressive force during the rolling process.

The draft in a rolling operation is directly proportional to the compressive force applied to the workpiece. Therefore, when the coefficient of friction is doubled, the compressive force acting on the workpiece will also be doubled. This increased compressive force will result in a higher reduction in thickness of the workpiece, leading to an increase in draft.

To calculate the percentage change in draft, we can use the following formula:

% Change in draft = (New draft - Initial draft) / Initial draft * 100

Since the initial draft is not given in the question, we can assume it to be a reference value, such as 100 units. Let's calculate the new draft when the coefficient of friction is doubled:

New draft = Initial draft + (Change in draft)

Since the coefficient of friction is doubled, the change in draft can be calculated as:

Change in draft = (2 * Initial draft) - Initial draft = Initial draft

Therefore, the new draft will be:

New draft = Initial draft + Initial draft = 2 * Initial draft

Now, let's substitute the values in the percentage change formula:

% Change in draft = (2 * Initial draft - Initial draft) / Initial draft * 100

Simplifying the equation, we get:

% Change in draft = Initial draft / Initial draft * 100 = 100%

Therefore, the percentage change in draft when the coefficient of friction is doubled is 100%. This means that the draft will increase by 100% when the coefficient of friction is doubled.

Hence, the correct answer is option C) 300%.

In gas tungsten are welding process, the material coated on pure tungsten electron to enhance its current carrying capacity is
  • a)
    Titanium
  • b)
    Manganese
  • c)
    Radium
  • d)
    Thorium
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

  • Pure tungsten electrode offers shorter life than coated electrodes because of rapid wear and tear of pure tungsten electrode owing to thermal damage caused by their low current carrying capacity.
  • Pure tungsten electrodes are frequently coated oxides of Th, Zr, La & Ce. These oxides are expected to perform two important function.
1. increasing arc stability
2. Increasing the current carrying capacity of the electrodes.

The percentage of carbon in pig iron varies from:
  • a)
    0.1 to 1.2%
  • b)
    1.5 to 2.5%
  • c)
    2.5 to 4%
  • d)
    4 to 4.5%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pig iron is the most basic form of iron used for making varieties of cast irons and steels. It is the crude form of iron extracted from iron ores by their smelting and reduction in the blast furnace.
Carbon percentage varies from 3.5 to 4.5% in pig iron. Carbon present in pig iron is either in free graphite form or in the form of iron carbide.

Gear hobbing process is faster than milling because
  • a)
    Indexing time is less
  • b)
    Hob rotates faster
  • c)
    Work rotates faster
  • d)
    Several teeth cut at a time
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Gear hobbing is a multi point machining process in which gear teeth are progressively generated by a series of cuts with a hob. Both the hob and the work piece revolve constantly as the hob is fed across the face width of the gear blank.
Gear milling is a multi point machining process in which individual tooth spacing are created by a rotating multi edge cutter having a cross-section similar to that of the generated teeth (in volute). After cutting each space, the gear is returned to its original position, and the gear blank is indexed for the next cut.
So hobbing is faster than milling because several teeth cut at a time.

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