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151.

While machining insulating ceramic materials using EDM, where is the sheet metal placed?

A. over material
B. below material
C. under material
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. below material
152.

Which path of the components in wire EDM determines the path to be machined?

A. horizontal worktable movement
B. vertical worktable movement
C. horizontal & vertical worktable movement
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. vertical worktable movement
153.

Which of the following are the steps included in the die sinking process of EDM?

A. cad of electrode
B. electrode manufacturing
C. programming for die sinking
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
154.

3 to 10 µm when machined using Electro discharge sawing.

A. 0.001 to 0.022 mm
B. 0.025 to 0.130 mm
C. 0.236 to 0.352 mm
D. 0.432 to 0.568 mm
Answer» C. 0.236 to 0.352 mm
155.

When compared to the conventional abrasive sawing, how many times faster is the MRR?

A. twice
B. thrice
C. four
D. five
Answer» B. thrice
156.

Electro discharge sawing is an application of EDM which employs                      as tool material.

A. steel band
B. disc
C. steel band & disc
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
157.

10 to 0.50 mm.

A. 0.01 to 0.05 mm
B. 0.1 to 0.5 mm
C. 1 to 5 mm
D. 10 to 15 mm
Answer» B. 0.1 to 0.5 mm
158.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the HAZ in EDM. “In EDM, post treatment to recover fatigue strength is not recommended.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
159.

Which of the following processes can be used for restoration of fatigue properties?

A. low-stress grinding
B. chemical machining
C. reheat treatment
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
160.

During finishing process through Electro discharge machining, what is the value thickness of layer formed?

A. <0.075 mm
B. <0.125 mm
C. <0.500 mm
D. <0.750 mm
Answer» B. <0.125 mm
161.

During roughing process through Electro discharge machining, what is the thickness of layer formed?

A. <0.075 mm
B. <0.125 mm
C. <0.500 mm
D. <0.750 mm
Answer» C. <0.500 mm
162.

The depth of the annealed surface is                      to the amount of power used in machining operation.

A. directly proportional
B. inversely proportional
C. exponential
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. inversely proportional
163.

What is the value of thickness of recast layer obtained when power of 5 µJ is given?

A. 1 µm
B. 3 µm
C. 5 µm
D. 7 µm
Answer» B. 3 µm
164.

How much extra tolerances are achieved when we choose proper variables?

A. ± 5 mm
B. ± 10 mm
C. ± 15 mm
D. ± 20 mm
Answer» B. ± 10 mm
165.

Using of a mate electrode in Electro discharge machining                            the surface roughness of material.

A. increases
B. decreases
C. enhances
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. enhances
166.

What happens to the crater size if we decrease the pulse time keeping the current constant?

A. increase
B. decrease
C. increase and decrease
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. increase and decrease
167.

In Electro discharge machining, materials with low melting point have which type of surface roughness?

A. rough
B. smooth
C. fine
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. smooth
168.

Which of the following factors influence the material removal rate?

A. pulse condition
B. electrode polarity
C. machining medium
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
169.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the dielectric in EDM. “In EDM, flushing through the tool is more preferred than side flushing.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
170.

Few large holes are                    than many small flushing holes in Electro discharge machining.

A. worse
B. better
C. well
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. better
171.

Which methods below, are used for introducing the dielectric in machining gap?

A. normal flow
B. reverse flow
C. jet flushing
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
172.

In EDM, inadequate flushing will not result in which of the following consequences?

A. arcing
B. debris removal
C. decrease electrode life
D. increased production time
Answer» C. decrease electrode life
173.

Which of the following can be used as dielectric fluids in EDM?

A. kerosene
B. silicon fluids
C. distilled water
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
174.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding wear in EDM. “In EDM, corner wear ratio does not depend on type of electrode material.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
175.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding wear in EDM. “In EDM, electrode wear is less dominant when it comes to micromachining applications.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
176.

Quality of hole produced by orbiting motion is                    to that obtained by using stationary electrode.

A. inferior
B. superior
C. lower
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» C. lower
177.

Electrode orbiting                  the flushing of dielectric fluid in Electro discharge machining.

A. improves
B. decreases
C. reduces
D. degrades
Answer» B. decreases
178.

Which of the following parameters determines the size of cavities?

A. size of electrode
B. radius of orbit
C. all of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
179.

In addition to the feed of tool, Electro discharge machining tool can have which type of motion?

A. oscillatory
B. rotary
C. vibrational
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» C. vibrational
180.

Brass metal ensures which type of sparking conditions in Electro discharge machining?

A. stable
B. unstable
C. unsteady
D. insecure
Answer» B. unstable
181.

Copper has                    Electro discharge machining wear and                    conductivity.

A. good, better
B. good, worse
C. bad, better
D. bad, worse
Answer» B. good, worse
182.

Metals with                    melting point and                    electrical conductivity are chosen as tools in EDM.

A. low, good
B. low, bad
C. high, good
D. high, bad
Answer» D. high, bad
183.

Which of the following are main components of EDM?

A. dielectric system
B. servomechanism
C. power supply
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
184.

Which of the following pulses contribute to the desired material removal in EDM?

A. open circuit pulses
B. short circuits
C. arcs
D. sparks
Answer» E.
185.

When the electrode gap is too small or electrodes are in contact, how much material is removed?

A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. no material removed
Answer» E.
186.

Which components mentioned below are affected due to arcs?

A. work piece
B. tool
C. work piece & tool
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
187.

The layer formed when un expelled molten metal solidifies is known as

A. reabsorbed layer
B. recast layer
C. un evaporated layer
D. condensed layer
Answer» C. un evaporated layer
188.

At the end of pulse, super-heated metal evaporates

A. explosively
B. normally
C. periodically
D. occasionally
Answer» B. normally
189.

What are the values of pressure of the plasma in EDM?

A. up to 2 atm
B. up to 20 atm
C. up to 200 atm
D. up to 2000 atm
Answer» D. up to 2000 atm
190.

State whether the following statement is true or false about material removal in EDM. “In EDM, high pressures allow the metal to evaporate.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
191.

Which of the following mechanisms is used for material removal?

A. electro discharge erosion
B. magnetic abrasion
C. electro chemical dissolution
D. mechanical erosion
Answer» B. magnetic abrasion
192.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding EDM. “In EDM, process is affected by hardness of material.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
193.

In Micro-Ultrasonic Machining, which of the following component vibrates?

A. tool
B. work piece
C. feed pipe
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» C. feed pipe
194.

Which one of the following factors affects the accuracy of parts?

A. steady abrasive flow
B. accurate feed
C. unsteady abrasive flow
D. ultrasonic frequency
Answer» D. ultrasonic frequency
195.

Machining rate can be affected by the ratio of hardness of tool to that of hardness of work piece.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
196.

Which of the following can be used as an abrasive carrying medium?

A. water
B. benzene
C. glycerol
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
197.

If splashing occurs, it will result in an increase of material removal rate in USM.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
198.

The machinability of USM depends on brittleness criterion.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
199.

In the following mechanisms, which one is dominant in material removal?

A. hammering
B. cavitation
C. microchipping
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. cavitation
200.

In USM, tool tips must have low resistance and fatigue strength.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.