Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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101.

What is the maximum pressure required in a compression molding process?

A. 35 mpa
B. 40 mpa
C. 45 mpa
D. 50 mpa
Answer» E.
102.

Which of the following is the main advantage of using the electromagnetic forming process?

A. high speed
B. low maintenance
C. applicable to all materials
D. no spring-back
Answer» E.
103.

The process of electromagnetic forming does not require any kind of lubrication.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
104.

Which of the following methods of forming is not the part of electromagnetic forming?

A. compression
B. expansion
C. shearing
D. counter forming
Answer» D. counter forming
105.

In the electromagnetic forming process, the forming pulse is kept longer to optimize the use of energy.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
106.

Metal used for electroforming process absorbs energy from the magnetic field to get deform.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
107.

The magnetic field interacts with metal to generate heat in the metal which causes forming process.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
108.

In stretch forming, spring-back is a very complicated problem which causes trouble in operating machines during the process.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
109.

3 WORKING PRINCIPLE AND APPLICATIONS - HYDRO FORMING - RUBBER PAD FORMING - METAL SPINNING

A. forging
B. rolling
C. drawing
D. stretch forming
Answer» E.
110.

Stretch forming is a sheet metal forming operation in which shearing is taking place to deform the material.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
111.

Which of the following metal forming processes is best suitable for making the wires?

A. forging
B. extrusion
C. drawing
D. rolling
Answer» D. rolling
112.

Rolling is a forming process in which thickness of the metal plate is decreased by increasing its length.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
113.

In metal forging process, the gravity drop hammers are operated by a ram using steam or pressurized air.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
114.

Which of the following manufacturing processes is mainly considered for producing the components of very high strength?

A. casting
B. forging
C. extrusion
D. rolling
Answer» C. extrusion
115.

Which of the following processes is not the type of bulk forming process in the metal forming?

A. bending
B. rolling
C. forging
D. extrusion
Answer» B. rolling
116.

Metal forming is a process in which the metal is deformed plastically to get into the desired shape.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
117.

Which of the following metal forming processes performs squeezing out of material through a hole?

A. forging
B. rolling
C. drawing
D. extrusion
Answer» E.
118.

The metal forging operation can only be performed by manual means.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
119.

Forming is a process that changes the shape of the metal by changing its phase.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
120.

Rubber forming is a type of forming process in which polyurethane is used as a die material.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
121.

Tangential stretch forming and simple stretch forming are quite similar to each other.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
122.

The stretch forming process is generally performed by using a hydraulic operated ram.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
123.

Stretch forming is a process which involves tensile and bending forces during the operation.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
124.

High volume rate of production can be possible by stretch sheet metal forming process.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
125.

Which of the following processes of metal forming is best suited for making products like aircraft wings and window frames?

A. forging
B. rolling
C. drawing
D. stretch forming
Answer» E.
126.

In stretch forming, forming limit curve (FLC) is defined as a locus of all the limit strains in different strain paths of the sheet metal.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
127.

The centre of the extruded product can develop cracks called as?

A. centre cracking
B. centre burst
C. arrow headed fracture
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
128.

For proper stretching operation, the metal sheet should be stressed above its yield strength.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
129.

Which of the following defect is also known as fish tailing?

A. surface cracking
B. pipe defect
C. tearing
D. internal cracking
Answer» C. tearing
130.

Which of the following defect tends to draw surface oxides and impurities towards the centre of billet?

A. blow hole
B. cold shut
C. surface cracking
D. pipe defect
Answer» E.
131.

Which of the following defect is also known as bamboo defect?

A. blow hole
B. cold shut
C. surface cracking
D. pipe defect
Answer» D. pipe defect
132.

Which defect arises due to high friction or high speed?

A. tearing
B. surface cracking
C. tearing & surface cracking
D. flaking
Answer» D. flaking
133.

Extrusion is similar to?

A. rolling
B. forming
C. welding
D. casting
Answer» B. forming
134.

In which of the following process fluid medium is used to apply the load on the billet?

A. direct
B. indirect
C. impact
D. hydrostatic
Answer» E.
135.

In which of the following process frictional loss is eliminated at the billet container interface?

A. direct
B. indirect
C. impact
D. hydrostatic
Answer» E.
136.

In direct extrusion process at higher temperature which of the following is used to avoid friction?

A. oil
B. lubricants
C. molten glasses
D. wax
Answer» D. wax
137.

Which of the following is a type of extrusion process?

A. direct
B. indirect
C. impact
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
138.

When forming “Z” sections, the product is twisted in the opposite direction to compensate the machine generated twist.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
139.

When an asymmetrical section is roll formed, the finished product will have

A. camber
B. cross-bow
C. a twist
D. waviness
Answer» D. waviness
140.

What is camber in roll forming?

A. deviation of the strip edge from a straight line in horizontal plane
B. deviation of the strip edge from a straight line in vertical plane
C. difference in theoretical and actual elongation of the strip
D. waviness of the strip
Answer» B. deviation of the strip edge from a straight line in vertical plane
141.

During roll forming, the strain (elongation) of the outside edge fiber of the strip must remain below the uniform engineering strain (elastic limit).

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
142.

What will be the elongation if a 1in high section is formed in four passes in a mill having a horizontal distance (between passes) of 14in?

A. 0.04%
B. 0.16%
C. 0.63%
D. 0.50%
Answer» B. 0.16%
143.

What is “leg length” or “leg height”?

A. the maximum vertical dimension of the profile
B. total length of the product
C. excess length of the product
D. maximum width of the section
Answer» B. total length of the product
144.

Which of the following is true in case of “too quick” forming (too few passes)?

A. it makes the tooling and the process uneconomical
B. it makes process easier
C. it distorts the product
D. eliminate the need of a skilled operator
Answer» D. eliminate the need of a skilled operator
145.

Which of following is necessary in order to have a good set of rolls?

A. short horizontal distances
B. small lead-in flanges
C. a smooth flow of material
D. less number of forming passes
Answer» D. less number of forming passes
146.

During roll forming, a flat strip is passed number of times through the rollers.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
147.

The metal forging operation can be performed manually or by automation.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
148.

In open die forging process, homogenous deformation of billet has occurred with uniform increase in its diameter.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
149.

Which of the following processes is mainly used for making the connecting rods?

A. casting
B. deep drawing
C. rolling
D. forging
Answer» E.
150.

Isothermal forging is also known as cold forging operation.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.