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1601.

In welding copper alloys with TIG arc welding

A. direct current with straight polarity is used
B. direct current with reversed polarity is used
C. alternating current is used
D. any one of these
Answer» B. direct current with reversed polarity is used
1602.

The algebraic difference between the minimum limit and the basic size is called

A. actual deviation
B. upper deviation
C. lower deviation
D. fundamental deviation
Answer» D. fundamental deviation
1603.

A saw which cuts wood during the return stroke of the saw is known as

A. push saw
B. pull saw or draw saw
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
1604.

The blank diameter used in thread rolling will be

A. equal to minor diameter of the thread
B. equal to pitch diameter of the thread
C. a little larger than the minor diameter of the thread
D. a little larger than the pitch diameter of the thread
Answer» D. a little larger than the pitch diameter of the thread
1605.

In back-hand welding, the angle between the welding torch and the work is kept as

A. 30°-40°
B. 40°-50°
C. 50°-60°
D. 60°-70°
Answer» C. 50°-60°
1606.

A plug gauge is used to check the diameter of shafts and studs.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
1607.

The cross-section of a chisel is usually

A. rectangular
B. square
C. hexagonal
D. octagonal
Answer» E.
1608.

The purpose of a riser is to

A. deliver molten metal into the mould cavity
B. act as a reservoir for the molten metal
C. feed the molten metal to the casting in order to compensate for the shrinkage
D. deliver the molten metal from pouring basin to gate
Answer» D. deliver the molten metal from pouring basin to gate
1609.

In __________ welding, the weld may be made either from left to right or from right to left.

A. fore-hand
B. back-hand
C. vertical
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1610.

In a unilateral system of tolerance, the tolerance is allowed on

A. one side of the actual size
B. one side of the nominal size
C. both sides of the actual size
D. both sides of the nominal size
Answer» C. both sides of the actual size
1611.

The increase in hardness due to cold working, is called

A. age-hardening
B. work-hardening
C. induction hardening
D. flame hardening
Answer» C. induction hardening
1612.

Structural sections such as rails, angles, I-beams are made by

A. hot rolling
B. hot drawing
C. hot piercing
D. hot extrusion
Answer» B. hot drawing
1613.

Acetylene gas is stored in cylinders in

A. solid form
B. gaseous form
C. liquid form
D. any one of these
Answer» D. any one of these
1614.

The instrument which has all the features of try-square, bevel protractor, rule and scriber, is

A. outside micrometer
B. inside micrometer
C. depth gauge micrometer
D. combination set
Answer» E.
1615.

The recrystallisation temperature of steel is

A. 400° C
B. 600° C
C. 800° C
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
1616.

When the weld is made from left to right, it is known as back-hand welding.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Disagree
1617.

A moving mandrel is used in

A. wiredrawing
B. tube drawing
C. metal cutting
D. forging
Answer» C. metal cutting
1618.

A pattern maker's shrinkage rule considers

A. all pattern allowances
B. only shrinkage allowance
C. all materials to be cast
D. all materials of the pattern
Answer» C. all materials to be cast
1619.

A rip saw

A. is a two man saw
B. is used for cutting along the grains of wood
C. has a narrow blade with two wooden handles
D. all of the above
Answer» C. has a narrow blade with two wooden handles
1620.

A hacksaw blade is specified by its

A. length
B. material
C. width
D. number of teeth
Answer» B. material
1621.

Lancing is the operation of

A. cutting a sheet of metal in a straight line along the length
B. removal of metal to the desired shape from the edge of a plate
C. cutting a sheet of metal through part of its length and then bending the cut portion
D. bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis
Answer» D. bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis
1622.

In a __________ , both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram.

A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. combination die
D. compound die
Answer» D. compound die
1623.

In fore-hand welding, the angle between the welding rod and the work is kept as

A. 30°-40°
B. 40°-50°
C. 50°-60°
D. 60°-70°
Answer» B. 40°-50°
1624.

The hot 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» D. at any temperature
1625.

In electric resistance welding, pressure is applied just after the completion of current.

A. True
B. False
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. False
1626.

Projection welding is a

A. continuous spot welding process
B. multi-spot welding process
C. arc welding process
D. process used for joining round bars
Answer» C. arc welding process
1627.

In arc welding, the temperature of heat produced by the electric arc is of the order of

A. 3000° C to 4000° C
B. 4000° C to 5000° C
C. 5000° C to 6000° C
D. 6000° C to 7000° C
Answer» E.
1628.

The diaphragm moulding machine is used to

A. ram the sand harder at the pattern face with decreasing hardness towards the back of the mould
B. ram the sand harder at the back of the mould and softer on the pattern face
C. produce uniform packing of sand in the mould
D. give uniform sand hardness throughout the mould
Answer» E.
1629.

When two pieces of different metals are to be welded by projection welding, then the projection should be made on the metal piece having __________ conductivity.

A. lower
B. higher
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» C. Can't say
1630.

Which of the following material can be used for making patterns ?

A. Aluminium
B. Wax
C. Lead
D. all of these
Answer» E.
1631.

If neutral flame is used in oxy-acetylene welding, both oxygen and acetylene cylinders of the same capacity will be emptied at the same time.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Incorrect
1632.

The metal patterns as compared to wooden patterns require less

A. shrinkage allowance
B. machining allowance
C. draft allowance
D. distortion allowance
Answer» D. distortion allowance
1633.

The surface to be machined is marked on the pattern by

A. red colour
B. yellow colour
C. black colour
D. blue colour
Answer» B. yellow colour
1634.

In order to ram the sand harder at the back of the mould and softer on the pattern face, a __________ is used.

A. sand slinger
B. squeezing machine
C. jolt machine
D. stripper plate machine
Answer» C. jolt machine
1635.

When more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen is supplied, then a __________ flame is obtained.

A. neutral
B. oxidising
C. carburising
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1636.

In electric resistance welding, pressure applied varies from

A. 1 to 5 MPa
B. 5 to 10 MPa
C. 10 to 25 MPa
D. 25 to 55 MPa
Answer» E.
1637.

The operation of cutting a number of holes evenly spaced in a regular pattern on a sheet of metal is. called perforating.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Disagree
1638.

In order to get uniform thickness of the plate by rolling process, one provides

A. camber on the rolls
B. offset on the rolls
C. hardening of the rolls
D. antifriction bearings
Answer» B. offset on the rolls
1639.

When the dimension is expressed as , then the basic size is

A. 20 mm
B. 20.035 mm
C. 20.025 mm
D. 19.975 mm
Answer» B. 20.035 mm
1640.

For welding plates of thickness more than 12.5 mm, its edges

A. do not require bevelling
B. should be bevelled to a single-V or U-groove
C. should have a double-V or U-groove on one side
D. should have a double-V or U-groove on both sides
Answer» E.
1641.

In sheet metal work, the cutting force on the tool can be reduced by

A. grinding the cutting edges sharp
B. increasing the hardness of tool
C. providing shear on tool
D. increasing the hardness of die
Answer» B. increasing the hardness of tool
1642.

Metal patterns are used for

A. small castings
B. large castings
C. complicated castings
D. large scale production of castings
Answer» E.
1643.

Cutting and forming operations can be performed in a single operation in a

A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. compound die
D. combination die
Answer» E.
1644.

In die casting, machining allowance is

A. small
B. large
C. very large
D. not provided
Answer» E.
1645.

The surface to be left unmachined is marked on the pattern by

A. red colour
B. yellow colour
C. black colour
D. blue colour
Answer» D. blue colour
1646.

The current in electric resistance welding can be regulated by

A. varying the input supply
B. changing the primary turns of the transformer
C. changing the secondary turns of the transformer
D. any one of the above
Answer» C. changing the secondary turns of the transformer
1647.

In a cold chamber die casting machine, a measured quantity of molten metal is brought in a ladle from the melting pot to a chamber and forced into the closed die-section by applying hydraulic pressure upon the plunger.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
C. Can't say
D. None of these
Answer» B. Incorrect
1648.

The operation of cutting a cylindrical hole in a sheet of metal by the punch and die is called

A. shearing
B. piercing
C. punching
D. blanking
Answer» C. punching
1649.

A mortise gauge is a

A. striking tool
B. planing tool
C. boring tool
D. marking tool
Answer» E.
1650.

Slick is used for repairing and finishing the mould.

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