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1151.

The operation of straightening a curved sheet metal, is known as

A. drawing
B. squeezing
C. coining
D. planishing
Answer» E.
1152.

In permanent mould casting method

A. molten metal is poured in a metallic mould, retained in the mould long enough for the outer skin to solidify and finally mould is turned over to remove molten metal still in molten condition
B. molten metal is poured and allowed to solidify while the mould is revolving
C. molten metal is forced into mould under high pressure
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
1153.

The difference between the upper limit and lower limt of a dimension is called

A. nominal size
B. basic size
C. actual size
D. tolerance
Answer» E.
1154.

In blanking operation, the clearance is provided on

A. punch
B. die
C. half on the punch and half on the die
D. either on punch or die depending upon designer's choice
Answer» B. die
1155.

The advantage of thermit welding is that

A. all parts of the weld section are molten at the same time
B. weld cools almost uniformly
C. results in a minimum problem with internal residual stresses
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
1156.

In tungsten-inert gas arc welding, a __________ electrode is used.

A. consumable
B. non-consumable
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
1157.

The vertical welding do not require plate edge preparation upto 16 mm thickness.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Incorrect
1158.

In welding magnesium with TIG arc welding, direct current with __________ is used.

A. straight polarity
B. reversed polarity
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
1159.

Thermit, used in thermit welding, is a mixture of

A. charcoal and iron oxide
B. charcoal and aluminium
C. iron oxide and aluminium
D. charcoal, iron oxide and aluminium
Answer» D. charcoal, iron oxide and aluminium
1160.

The temperature of the inner luminous cone of neutral flame is about

A. 1000° C
B. 1250° C
C. 2100° C
D. 3200° C
Answer» E.
1161.

The correct sequence for preparing a billet for extrusion process is pickling, alkaline cleaning, phosphate coating and lubricating with reactive soap.

A. Yes
B. No
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. No
1162.

The brass and bronze are welded by __________ flame.

A. neutral
B. oxidising
C. carburising
D. all of these
Answer» C. carburising
1163.

The process used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses in its surface, is known as

A. hot piercing
B. extrusion
C. cold peening
D. cold heading
Answer» D. cold heading
1164.

Scab is a casting defect which occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting.

A. True
B. False
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. False
1165.

A casting defect which occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting is known as

A. shift
B. sand wash
C. swell
D. scab
Answer» C. swell
1166.

In a four high rolling mill, the diameter of backing up rolls is __________ the diameter of working rolls.

A. equal to
B. smaller than
C. larger than
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1167.

The operation of giving impressions of figures, letters or designs on sheet metal parts, is known as embossing.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Incorrect
1168.

The operation of cutting of a flat sheet to the desired shape is called

A. shearing
B. piercing
C. punching
D. blanking
Answer» B. piercing
1169.

The casting method adopted for ornaments and toys of non-ferrous alloys, is

A. permanent mould casting
B. slush casting
C. die casting
D. centrifugal casting
Answer» C. die casting
1170.

The property of sand due to which the sand grains stick together, is called

A. collapsibility
B. permeability
C. cohesiveness
D. adhesiveness
Answer» D. adhesiveness
1171.

Seam weiding is a

A. continuous spot welding process
B. multi-spot welding process
C. arc welding process
D. process used for joining round bars
Answer» B. multi-spot welding process
1172.

The punch and die set up is __________ for punching and piercing operation.

A. similar
B. different
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. different
1173.

Scribing block is used to

A. hold the round bars during marking
B. check the trueness of flat surfaces
C. locate the centres of round bars
D. check the surface roughness
Answer» D. check the surface roughness
1174.

A casting defect which results in general enlargement of a casting is known as

A. shift
B. sand wash
C. swell
D. scab
Answer» D. scab
1175.

In a __________ , two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram.

A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. combination die
D. compound die
Answer» C. combination die
1176.

Spot welding is used for welding

A. lap joints in plates having 0.025 mm to 1.25 mm thickness
B. lap joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm
C. butt joints in plates having 0.025 mm to 1.25 mm thickness
D. butt joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm
Answer» B. lap joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm
1177.

Neutral flame is usd to weld

A. steel
B. cast iron
C. copper
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1178.

In a gas welding of mild steel using an oxy-acetylene flame, the total amount of acetylene consumed is 10 litre. The oxygen consumption from the cylinder is

A. 5 litre
B. 10 litre
C. 15 litre
D. 20 litre
Answer» C. 15 litre
1179.

Loam sand is a mixture of

A. 30% sand and 70% clay
B. 50% sand and 50% clay
C. 70% sand and 30% clay
D. 90% sand and 10% clay
Answer» C. 70% sand and 30% clay
1180.

In order to deliver molten metal from pouring basin to gate, a __________ is used.

A. riser
B. sprue
C. core
D. None of these
Answer» C. core
1181.

Linde welding uses

A. neutral flame and right-ward technique
B. oxidising flame and left-ward technique
C. neutral flame and left-ward technique
D. carburising flame and right-ward technique
Answer» E.
1182.

The sand used for making cores is

A. green sand
B. dry sand
C. loam sand
D. oil sand
Answer» E.
1183.

A gimlet is a __________ tool.

A. boring
B. marking
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. marking
1184.

In spot welding, the distance between the nearest edge of the plate and centre of weld should be equal to

A. d
B. 1.5 d
C. 3 d
D. 6 d
Answer» C. 3 d
1185.

A diamond pointed chisel is used for cutting

A. flat surfaces
B. grooves
C. keyways
D. V-shaped grooves
Answer» E.
1186.

A three high rolling mill consists of three rolls placed one above the other. Which of the following statement is correct?

A. The upper and middle rolls rotate in the same direction whereas the bottom roll rotates in opposite direction.
B. The upper and bottom rolls rotate in the same direction whereas the middle roll rotate in opposite direction.
C. The bottom and middle roll rotate in the same direction.
D. any one of the above
Answer» C. The bottom and middle roll rotate in the same direction.
1187.

Seam welding is best adopted for metal thickness ranging from

A. 0.025 to 3 mm
B. 3 to 5 mm
C. 5 to 8 mm
D. 8 to 10 mm
Answer» B. 3 to 5 mm
1188.

Shrinkage allowance is made by adding to external dimensions and subtracting from internal dimensions.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Disagree
1189.

The cold working of metals is carried out

A. at the recrystallisation temperature
B. below the recrystallisation temperature
C. above the recrystallisation temperature
D. at any temperature
Answer» C. above the recrystallisation temperature
1190.

The material which can be best cut with oxygen cutting process is

A. mild steel
B. brass
C. copper
D. aluminium
Answer» B. brass
1191.

A process used for making thin phosphate coating on steel is called parkerising.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Incorrect
1192.

A ring gauge is used to

A. check the diameter of shafts or studs
B. test the accuracy of holes
C. check the clearance between two mating surfaces
D. all of the above
Answer» B. test the accuracy of holes
1193.

The consumable electrode is used in

A. carbon arc welding
B. submerged arc welding
C. TIG arc welding
D. MIG arc welding
Answer» E.
1194.

A hacksaw blade cuts on the

A. forward stroke
B. return stroke
C. both forward and return strokes
D. cutting depends upon the direction of force
Answer» B. return stroke
1195.

Aluminium is the best material for making patterns because it is

A. light in weight
B. easy to work
C. corrosion resistant
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1196.

In order to check the clearance between two mating surfaces, a __________ gauge should be used.

A. ring
B. plug
C. feeler
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1197.

Which of the following welding method uses a pool of molten metal?

A. Carbon arc welding
B. Submerged arc welding
C. TIG arc welding
D. MIG arc welding
Answer» C. TIG arc welding
1198.

In spot welding, the spacing between two spot weld should not be less than

A. d
B. 1.5 d
C. 3 d
D. 6 d
Answer» D. 6 d
1199.

Gagger is used for cleaning the moulding sand.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
1200.

A two high rolling mill consists of two rolls which rotate

A. at the same speed and in the same direction
B. at the same speed but in opposite direction
C. at different speeds and in the same direction
D. at different speeds and in the opposite direction
Answer» C. at different speeds and in the same direction