Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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151.

The correct sequence of the following parameters in order of their maximum to minimum influence on tool life is

A. feed rate, depth of cut, cutting speed
B. depth of cut, cutting speed, feed rate
C. cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut
D. feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut
Answer» D. feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut
152.

In determining the various forces on the chip, Merchant assumed that the

A. cutting edge of the tool is sharp and it does not make any flank contact with the workpiece
B. only continuous chip without built-up-edge is produced
C. cutting velocity remains constant
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
153.

In the relation = , the value of n for carbide tools is

A. 0.1 to 0.2
B. 0.20 to 0.25
C. 0.25 to 0.40
D. 0.40 to 0.55
Answer» C. 0.25 to 0.40
154.

An operation of embossing a diamond shaped pattern on the surface of a workpiece, is known as

A. counter-boring
B. grooving
C. knurling
D. facing
Answer» D. facing
155.

The grooving is an operation of

A. bevelling 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» D. enlarging the end of a hole cylindrically
156.

Cutting fluids are used to

A. cool the tool
B. improve surface finish
C. cool the workpiece
D. all of these
Answer» E.
157.

The structure of a grinding wheel depends upon

A. hardness of the material being ground
B. nature of the grinding operation
C. finish required
D. all of these
Answer» E.
158.

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
159.

In a plain milling cutter, the chip space between the back of one tooth and the face of the next tooth is called

A. face
B. fillet
C. gash
D. land
Answer» D. land
160.

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
161.

The cutting fluid mostly used for machining alloy steels is

A. water
B. soluble oil
C. dry
D. sulphurised mineral oil
Answer» E.
162.

Which of the following statement is wrong as regard to down milling?

A. It can not be used on old machines due to backlash between the feed screw of the table and the nut.
B. The chips are disposed off easily and do not interfere with the cutting.
C. The surface milled appears to be slightly wavy.
D. The coolant can be poured directly at the cutting zone where the cutting force is maximum.
Answer» D. The coolant can be poured directly at the cutting zone where the cutting force is maximum.
163.

In reaming process

A. metal removal rate is high
B. high surface finish is obtained
C. high form accuracy is obtained
D. high dimensional accuracy is obtained
Answer» D. high dimensional accuracy is obtained
164.

The process of changing the shape of grinding wheel as it becomes worn due to breaking away of the abrasive and bond, is called

A. truing
B. dressing
C. facing
D. clearing
Answer» B. dressing
165.

If the cutting speed is increased, then the built-up-edge

A. becomes longer
B. may or may not form
C. becomes smaller and finally does not form at all
D. has nothing to do with speed
Answer» D. has nothing to do with speed
166.

The negative rake is usually provided on

A. high carbon steel tools
B. high speed steel tools
C. cemented carbide tools
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
167.

The tool life is affected by

A. depth of cut
B. cutting speed
C. feed
D. all of these
Answer» E.
168.

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.
169.

Relief angles on high speed steel tools usually vary from

A. 0° to 3°
B. 3° to 10°
C. 10° to 20°
D. 20° to 30°
Answer» C. 10° to 20°
170.

Discontinuous chips are formed during machining of

A. brittle metals
B. ductile metals
C. hard metals
D. soft metals
Answer» B. ductile metals
171.

A drill mainly used in drilling brass, copper or softer materials, is

A. flat drill
B. straight fluted drill
C. parallel shank twist drill
D. tapered shank twist drill
Answer» C. parallel shank twist drill
172.

In a planer

A. tool is stationary and work reciprocates
B. work is stationary and tool reciprocates
C. tool moves over stationary work
D. tool moves over reciprocating work
Answer» B. work is stationary and tool reciprocates
173.

Which of the following operation is first performed?

A. Spot facing
B. Boring
C. Tapping
D. Drilling
Answer» E.
174.

The size of a lathe is specified by the

A. length between centres
B. swing diameter over the bed
C. swing diameter over the carriage
D. all of these
Answer» E.
175.

The cutting angle of a flat drill varies from

A. 3° to 8°
B. 20° to 30°
C. 60° to 90°
D. 90° to 120°
Answer» E.
176.

In electro-discharge machining, dielectric is used to

A. help in the movement of the sparks
B. control the spark discharges
C. act as coolant
D. all of these
Answer» E.
177.

The floating position of the holding fixture in a rotary transfer device is used to

A. improve the accuracy of location
B. reduce the tendency to over-index
C. improve upon the acceleration and deceleration characteristics
D. reduce the cycle time
Answer» E.
178.

The operation of smoothing and squaring the surface around a hole is known as

A. counter-sinking
B. counter-boring
C. trepanning
D. spot facing
Answer» E.
179.

In metal cutting operations, the shear angle is the angle made by the shear plane with the

A. direction of the tool axis
B. direction of tool travel
C. perpendicular to the direction of the tool axis
D. central plane of the workpiece
Answer» C. perpendicular to the direction of the tool axis
180.

In case of turning or milling, the surface roughness is expected to be in the range

A. 20 to 50
B. 5 to 15
C. 50 to 100
D. 100 to 250
E. 250 to 500
Answer» E. 250 to 500