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351.

Rotary swaging$?

A. Is extensively used for making bolts and rivets
B. Is used for reducing the diameters of round bars and a tube by rotating dies which open and close rapidly on the work
C. Is used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses in its surface
D. Consists of pressing the metal inside a chamber to force it out by high pressure through an orifice which is shaped to provide the desired form of the finished part
Answer» C. Is used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses in its surface
352.

The sand used for making cores is$?

A. Green sand
B. Dry sand
C. Loam sand
D. Oil sand
Answer» E.
353.

The centrifugal casting method, is used for casting articles of$?

A. Symmetrical shape about vertical axis
B. Symmetrical shape about horizontal axis
C. Irregular shape
D. Nonferrous metal only
Answer» C. Irregular shape
354.

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.
355.

The mode of deformation of the metal during spinning is$?

A. Bending
B. Stretching
C. Rolling and stretching
D. Bending and stretching
Answer» E.
356.

The chisel used for cutting key ways is$?

A. Flat chisel
B. Cape chisel
C. Round nose chisel
D. Diamond pointed chisel
Answer» C. Round nose chisel
357.

Shift is a casting defect which$?

A. Results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting
B. Results in general enlargement of a casting
C. Occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting
D. Occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting
Answer» B. Results in general enlargement of a casting
358.

The shrinkage allowance for cast iron pattern is$?

A. 10 mm/m
B. 16 mm/m
C. 20 mm/m
D. 26 mm/m
Answer» B. 16 mm/m
359.

In die casting, machining allowance is$?

A. Small
B. Large
C. Very large
D. Not provided
Answer» E.
360.

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
361.

A mortise gauge is a$?

A. Striking tool
B. Planing tool
C. Boring tool
D. Marking tool
Answer» E.
362.

In ________ welding, the weld may be made either from left to right or from right to left.$?

A. Forehand
B. Backhand
C. Vertical
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
363.

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
364.

Cold working of metal increases$?

A. Tensile strength
B. Yield strength
C. Hardness
D. All of these
Answer» E.
365.

The tolerance produced by shell moulding process of casting is$?

A. +0.05 mm
B. ±0.2 mm
C. +0.5 mm
D. ±1 mm
Answer» C. +0.5 mm
366.

According to Indian standards, the total numbers of tolerance grades are$?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 18
D. 20
Answer» D. 20
367.

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. 3d
D. 6d
Answer» C. 3d
368.

In a compound die$?

A. Only one operation is performed at each stroke of the ram
B. Two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram
C. Two or more cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
D. Both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
Answer» D. Both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
369.

The cold chisels are made by$?

A. Drawing
B. Rolling
C. Piercing
D. Forging
Answer» E.
370.

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.
371.

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
372.

The cold chisels are made from$?

A. Cast iron
B. Mild steel
C. High speed steel
D. Cast tool steel
Answer» E.
373.

In forehand 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¬¨‚àû-50¬¨‚àû
374.

Carburising flame is used to weld$?

A. Steel, cast iron, copper, aluminium etc
B. Brass and bronze
C. Hard surfacing materials such as stellite
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
375.

Most of the oxyacetylene welding is done with$?

A. Neutral flame
B. Oxidizing flame
C. Carburising flame
D. All of these
Answer» B. Oxidizing flame
376.

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
377.

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. 3d
D. 6d
Answer» C. 3d
378.

In a compound die?

A. Only one operation is performed at each stroke of the ram
B. Two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram
C. Two or more cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
D. Both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
Answer» D. Both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every stroke of the ram
379.

The cold chisels are made by?

A. Drawing
B. Rolling
C. Piercing
D. Forging
Answer» E.
380.

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.
381.

Carburising flame is used to weld?

A. Steel, cast iron, copper, aluminium etc
B. Brass and bronze
C. Hard surfacing materials such as stellite
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
382.

Most of the oxyacetylene welding is done with?

A. Neutral flame
B. Oxidizing flame
C. Carburising flame
D. All of these
Answer» B. Oxidizing flame
383.

The cold chisels are made from?

A. Cast iron
B. Mild steel
C. High speed steel
D. Cast tool steel
Answer» E.
384.

In forehand 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¬¨‚àû-50¬¨‚àû
385.

The tolerance produced by shell moulding process of casting is?

A. +0.05 mm
B. ±0.2 mm
C. +0.5 mm
D. ±1 mm
Answer» C. +0.5 mm
386.

According to Indian standards, the total numbers of tolerance grades are?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 18
D. 20
Answer» D. 20
387.

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
388.

Cold working of metal increases?

A. Tensile strength
B. Yield strength
C. Hardness
D. All of these
Answer» E.
389.

Cores are used to

A. Form internal cavities in the casting
B. Improve mould surface
C. Form a part of a green sand mould
D. All of these
Answer» E.
390.

The edge of a steel plate cut by oxygen cutting will get hardened when the carbon content is

A. Less than 0.1 percent
B. Less than 0.3 percent
C. More than 0.3 percent
D. Anywhere between 0.1 to 1 percent
Answer» D. Anywhere between 0.1 to 1 percent
391.

The electron beam welding can be carried out in

A. Open air
B. A shielded gas environment
C. Vacuum
D. A pressurized inert gas chamber
Answer» D. A pressurized inert gas chamber
392.

The parts of circular cross-section which are symmetrical about the axis of rotation are made by

A. Hot forging
B. Hot spinning
C. Hot extrusion
D. Hot drawing
Answer» C. Hot extrusion
393.

A moving mandrel is used in

A. Wire drawing
B. Tube drawing
C. Metal cutting
D. Forging
Answer» C. Metal cutting
394.

The cutting edge of a chisel should be

A. Hardened
B. Tempered
C. Hardened and tempered
D. Case hardened
Answer» D. Case hardened
395.

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
396.

Thermit welding is often used in

A. Replacing broken gear teeth
B. Repairing broken shears
C. Joining rails, truck frames and locomotive frames etc.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
397.

When the dimension is expressed as, then the tolerance is

A. 0.035 mm
B. 0.025 mm
C. 0.01 mm
D. 0.06 mm
Answer» E.
398.

For cutting brass, the hacksaw blade should have ________ teeth per 25 mm.

A. 14
B. 24
C. 32
D. 40
Answer» B. 24
399.

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

A. Straight polarity
B. Reversed polarity
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B)
400.

For smoothing and cleaning out depressions in the mould, a ________ is used.

A. Slick
B. Lifter
C. Swab
D. Gagger
Answer» C. Swab