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1.

One of the following is not a work-holding accessory of a lathe

A. Face Plate
B. Mandrel
C. Catch Plate
D. Self Centring Chuck
Answer» D. Self Centring Chuck
2.

A lathe dog is used for

A. Driving the work during turning between centre
B. Supporting long jobs during turning
C. As a cutting tool during turning
D. Holding the job
Answer» B. Supporting long jobs during turning
3.

In which of the following operation of lathe machine is the tool NOT feed in a straight path ?

A. Taper turning
B. Contour turning
C. Form turning
D. Facing
Answer» C. Form turning
4.

Knurling is an operation

A. of cutting smooth collars
B. of under cutting
C. done without use of coolant
D. of generally roughing the surface for hand grip
Answer» E.
5.

For turning lengthy tapers with a small taper angle, the method of taper turning employed is

A. offsetting the tailstock
B. form tool plunging
C. swiveling the compound slide
D. Combination of the lathe cross slide and the compound slide
Answer» B. form tool plunging
6.

In a lathe, the compound rest is fitted on the top and the front of the cross-slide, which can be swiveled horizontally through _______.

A. 180°
B. 90°
C. 360°
D. 160°
Answer» D. 160°
7.

For which purpose bed gap is maintained near head stock of lathe machine?

A. To reduce bed weight
B. To machine large diameter job
C. To reduce cost of the machine
D. To improve its aesthetics
Answer» C. To reduce cost of the machine
8.

Conventionally, what type of surface is produced by a turning operation in a lathe machine?

A. Cylindrical
B. Square
C. Flat
D. Irregular shape
Answer» B. Square
9.

For a turning operation, if the spindle speed is 128 rpm and the diameter of the rod is 25 mm, what is the cutting speed?

A. 100 m/min
B. 10 m/min
C. 20 m/min
D. 25 m/min
Answer» C. 20 m/min
10.

Chasing dial is an element of

A. capstan lathe
B. center lathe
C. milling machine
D. drilling machine
Answer» C. milling machine
11.

Indexing type tool post are called _____way tool post.

A. Four
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Answer» B. One
12.

A work piece is center drilled in the lathe for the purpose of _____.

A. spotting a hole for drilling or for turning in between centres
B. turning in between centers only
C. facing to the centre of the work piece
D. for increasing strength of the workpiece
Answer» B. turning in between centers only
13.

In lathe, tumbler gear mechanism is used to control motion of

A. tool carriage
B. job
C. tool post
D. tail-stock
Answer» B. job
14.

Normally the carriage of a lathe travels along which axis?

A. Horizontal axis
B. Vertical axis
C. Bending axis
D. Leed axis
Answer» B. Vertical axis
15.

For taper turning and boring

A. The tool should be set below the centre
B. The tool should be set above the centre
C. The tool should be set exactly at the centre
D. The tool should be set near to the centre
Answer» D. The tool should be set near to the centre
16.

Lathe bed is usually made of_______.

A. Structural steel
B. Stainless steel
C. Cast iron
D. Mild steel
Answer» D. Mild steel
17.

In a lathe, a follower steady is fixed on the:

A. Saddle
B. Bed
C. Face plate
D. Tailstock
Answer» B. Bed