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451.

*/*_Continuous chips with built up edge are formed during machining of?

A. Brittle metals
B. Ductile metals
C. Hard metals
D. Soft metals
Answer» C. Hard metals
452.

*/*_The chamfering is an operation of?

A. Beveling the extreme end of a workpiece
B. Embossing a diamond shaped pattern on the surface of a workpiece
C. Reducing the diameter of a workpiece over a very narrow surface
D. Enlarging the end of a hole cylindrically
Answer» B. Embossing a diamond shaped pattern on the surface of a workpiece
453.

*/*_The broaching operation in which the work moves past the stationary tool is called?

A. Pull broaching
B. Push broaching
C. Surface broaching
D. Continuous broaching
Answer» E.
454.

*/*_The different spindle speeds on a lathe form?

A. Arithmetical progression
B. Geometrical progression
C. Harmonical progression
D. Any one of these
Answer» C. Harmonical progression
455.

*/*_Ultrasonic machining is best suited for?

A. Tool steels
B. Sintered carbides
C. Glass
D. All of these
Answer» E.
456.

%_In abrasive jet machining, as the distance between the nozzle tip and the work surface increases, the material removal rate_%

A. Increases continuously
B. Decreases continuously
C. Decreases becomes stable and then increases
D. Increases, becomes stable and then decreases
Answer» E.
457.

%_High speed steel cutting tools operate at cutting speeds _________ than carbon steel tools._%

A. 2 to 3 times lower
B. 2 to 3 times higher
C. 5 to 8 times higher
D. 8 to 20 times higher
Answer» C. 5 to 8 times higher
458.

%_Calculate the weld per minute, work speed of circular electrode of 220 mm diameter for carrying out seam welding at 4 welds per cm on 1.6 mm thick mild steel tube. Welding cycle consists of 3 cycles ‘on’ and 2 cycles ‘off’ Power supply is at 50 Hz._%

A. 3000 welds/min, 75 mm/min
B. 600 welds/min, 1500 mm/min
C. 500 welds/min, 1250 mm/min
D. 22 welds/min, 55 mm/min
Answer» C. 500 welds/min, 1250 mm/min
459.

%_Shrinkage allowance on pattern is provided to compensate for shrinkage when_%

A. The temperature of liquid metal drops from pouring to freezing temperature
B. The metal changes from liquid to solid state at freezing temperature
C. The temperature of solid phase drops from freezing to room temperature
D. The temperature of metal drops from pouring to room temperature
Answer» D. The temperature of metal drops from pouring to room temperature
460.

%_In which of the following machine, the work rotates and the tool is stationary?_%

A. Vertical boring machine
B. Horizontal boring machine
C. Precision boring machine
D. Jig boring machine
Answer» B. Horizontal boring machine
461.

%_The strength of a brazed joint_%

A. Decreases with increase in gap between the two joining surfaces
B. Increases with increase in gap between the two joining surfaces
C. Decreases up to certain gap between the two joining surfaces beyond which it increases
D. Increases up to certain gap between the two joining surfaces beyond which it decreases
Answer» E.
462.

%_The factor responsible for the formation of discontinuous chips is_%

A. Low cutting speed and large rake angle
B. Low cutting speed and small rake angle
C. High cutting speed and large rake angle
D. High cutting speed and small rake angle
Answer» C. High cutting speed and large rake angle
463.

%_The tool material, for faster machining, should have_%

A. Wear resistance
B. Red hardness
C. Toughness
D. All of these
Answer» E.
464.

%_The different spindle speeds on a lathe form_%

A. Arithmetical progression
B. Geometrical progression
C. Harmonical progression
D. Any one of these
Answer» C. Harmonical progression
465.

%_Ultrasonic machining is best suited for_%

A. Tool steels
B. Sintered carbides
C. Glass
D. All of these
Answer» E.
466.

%_Continuous chips with built up edge are formed during machining of_%

A. Brittle metals
B. Ductile metals
C. Hard metals
D. Soft metals
Answer» C. Hard metals
467.

%_The chamfering is an operation of_%

A. Beveling the extreme end of a workpiece
B. Embossing a diamond shaped pattern on the surface of a workpiece
C. Reducing the diameter of a workpiece over a very narrow surface
D. Enlarging the end of a hole cylindrically
Answer» B. Embossing a diamond shaped pattern on the surface of a workpiece
468.

%_The broaching operation in which the work moves past the stationary tool is called_%

A. Pull broaching
B. Push broaching
C. Surface broaching
D. Continuous broaching
Answer» E.
469.

%_Crater wear leads to_%

A. Increase in cutting temperature
B. Weakening of tool
C. Friction and cutting forces
D. All of these
Answer» E.
470.

%_Two plates of the same metal having equal thickness are to be butt welded with electric arc. When the plate thickness changes, welding is achieved by_%

A. Adjusting the current
B. Adjusting the duration of current
C. Changing the electrode size
D. Changing the electrode coating
Answer» D. Changing the electrode coating
471.

%_Glazing in grinding wheels can be decreased by_%

A. Using a harder wheel or by increasing the wheel speed
B. Using a softer wheel or by decreasing the wheel speed
C. Using a harder wheel or by decreasing the wheel speed
D. Using a softer wheel or by increasing the wheel speed
Answer» C. Using a harder wheel or by decreasing the wheel speed
472.

%_When the tool moves parallel to the lathe axis, the movement is termed as_%

A. Cross feed
B. Angular feed
C. Longitudinal feed
D. Any one of these
Answer» D. Any one of these
473.

%_Allowance in limits and fits refers to_%

A. Maximum clearance between shaft and hole
B. Minimum clearance between shaft and hole
C. Difference between maximum and minimum sizes of hole
D. Difference between maximum and minimum sizes of shaft
Answer» B. Minimum clearance between shaft and hole
474.

%_In an interchangeable assembly, shafts of size 25.000 -0.010‚Äö√Ö‚à´‚Äö√Ö‚àû‚Äö√ √¥‚Äö√Ö‚àû‚Äö√Ö¬•‚Äö√Ö‚àû mm mate with holes of size 25.000 -0.020‚Äö√Ö‚à´‚Äö√Ö‚àû‚Äö√ √¥‚Äö√Ö‚àû¬¨‚â•‚Äö√Ö‚àû, the maximum interference (in microns) in the assembly is_%

A. 40
B. 30
C. 20
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
475.

%_What is the name of the device used in arc welding circuits for the purpose of modifying the rate of current change when the weld road is varied rapidly?_%

A. Reactor
B. Kerf
C. Inductor
D. Cone
Answer» D. Cone
476.

%_The angle made by the face of the tool and the plane parallel to the base of cutting tool is called_%

A. Rake angle
B. Cutting angle
C. Clearance angle
D. Lip angle
Answer» B. Cutting angle
477.

%_In ultrasonic machining, tool is made of_%

A. Tungsten carbide
B. Brass or copper
C. Diamond
D. Stainless steel
Answer» C. Diamond
478.

%_Which of the following statement is correct regarding grinding of high carbon steel?_%

A. Grinding at high speed results in the reduction of chip thickness and cutting forces per grit.
B. Aluminium oxide wheels are employed.
C. The grinding wheel has to be of open structure.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
479.

%_In Oxyacetylene gas welding, temperature at the inner cone of the flame is around_%

A. 3500°C
B. 3200°C
C. 2900°C
D. 2550°C
Answer» C. 2900¬¨‚àûC
480.

_ The in-feed grinding is used to$?

A. Produce tapers
B. Grind shoulders and formed surfaces
C. Grind long, slender shafts or bars
D. All of these
Answer» C. Grind long, slender shafts or bars
481.

_ In a shaper, the metal is removed during$?

A. Forward stroke
B. Return stroke
C. Both the forward and return strokes
D. Neither the forward nor the return stroke
Answer» B. Return stroke
482.

_ In which type of welding a gas shield, a consumable electrode is used and the welding can be done in all positions.$?

A. ARC welding
B. Submerged ARC welding
C. TIG welding
D. MIG welding
Answer» E.
483.

_ Which of the following arc welding processes does not use consumable electrodes?$?

A. GMAW
B. GTAW
C. Submerged Arc Welding
D. None of these
Answer» C. Submerged Arc Welding
484.

_ A drill bit of 20 mm diameter rotating at 500 r.p.m. with a feed rate of 0.2 mm/revolution is used to drill a through hole in a mild steel plate 20 mm thickness. The depth of cut in this drilling operation is$?

A. 0.2 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 100 mm
Answer» D. 100 mm
485.

_ In metal machining, the zone where the heat is generated due to friction between the moving chip and the tool face, is called$?

A. Friction zone
B. Work-tool contact zone
C. Shear zone
D. None of these
Answer» B. Work-tool contact zone
486.

_ Tumbler gears in lathe are used to$?

A. Reduce the spindle speed
B. Cut gears
C. Give desired direction of movement to the lathe carriage
D. Drill a workpiece
Answer» D. Drill a workpiece
487.

_ A drill considered as a cutting tool having zero rake, is known as a$?

A. Flat drill
B. Straight fluted drill
C. Parallel shank twist drill
D. Tapered shank twist drill
Answer» C. Parallel shank twist drill
488.

_ The cutting fluid mostly used for machining alloy steels is$?

A. Water
B. Soluble oil
C. Dry
D. Sulphurised mineral oil
Answer» E.
489.

_ In drilling softer materials, the cutting speed is ___________ as compared to harder materials.$?

A. Same
B. Low
C. High
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
490.

_ The grade of grinding wheel depends upon$?

A. Hardness of the material being ground
B. Speed of wheel and work
C. Condition of grinding machine
D. All of these
Answer» E.
491.

_ A solid cylinder of diameter 100 mm and height 50 mm is forged between two frictionless flat dies to a height of 25 mm. The percentage change in diameter is$?

A. 0
B. 2.07
C. 20.7
D. 41.4
Answer» E.
492.

_ The usual value of the point angle of a drill is$?

A. 70°
B. 100°
C. 118°
D. 130°
Answer» D. 130¬¨‚àû
493.

_ The tool life in case of a grinding wheel is the time$?

A. Between two successive regrinds of the wheel
B. Taken for the wheel to be balanced
C. Taken between two successive wheel dressings
D. Taken for a wear of 1 mm on its diameter
Answer» D. Taken for a wear of 1 mm on its diameter
494.

_ Flank wear occurs mainly on the$?

A. Nose part, front relief face and side relief face of the cutting tool
B. Face of the cutting tool at a short distance from the cutting edge
C. Cutting edge only
D. Front face only
Answer» B. Face of the cutting tool at a short distance from the cutting edge
495.

_ The swing diameter over the bed is ________ the height of the centre measured from the bed of the lathe.$?

A. Equal to
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. One-half
Answer» C. Thrice
496.

_ Negative rakes are used for$?

A. Carbide tools
B. Heavy loads
C. Harder materials
D. All of these
Answer» E.
497.

_ A shaft has a dimension, ≈ì√ú9 +0.025‚Äö√Ö‚à´‚Äö√Ö‚àû‚Äö√ √¥‚Äö√Ö‚àû‚Äö√Ö‚àû‚Äö√ÖœÄ, the respective values of fundamental deviation and tolerance are$?

A. ‚Äö√ √≠0.025, ¬¨¬±0.008
B. ‚Äö√ √≠0.025, 0.016
C. ‚Äö√ √≠0.009, ¬¨¬± 0.008
D. ‚Äö√ √≠0.009, 0.016
Answer» E.
498.

_ When 3-2-1 principle is used to support and locate a three dimensional work-piece during machining, the number of degrees of freedom that are restricted is$?

A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
499.

_ A taper tap has$?

A. Its end tapered for about three or four threads
B. Its end tapered for about eight or ten threads
C. Full threads for the whole of its length
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Full threads for the whole of its length
500.

_ The ductile materials, during machining, produce$?

A. Continuous chips
B. Discontinuous chips
C. Continuous chips with built up edge
D. Either (A) or (C)
Answer» E.