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Foundry and Welding Process FAQs

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to various manufacturing processes, including casting, welding, metal forming, machining, and grinding. Key topics include materials used, techniques, advantages, and defects associated with each process. The information serves as a quick reference for understanding fundamental concepts in manufacturing.

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Foundry and Welding Process FAQs

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to various manufacturing processes, including casting, welding, metal forming, machining, and grinding. Key topics include materials used, techniques, advantages, and defects associated with each process. The information serves as a quick reference for understanding fundamental concepts in manufacturing.

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Q1: Which of the following is the most commonly used material for making patterns?

Answer: Wax

Q2: The process of compacting sand around a pattern in a flask is called:

Answer: Molding

Q3: In foundry, the purpose of a riser is to

Answer: Feed molten metal to the casting as it solidifies

Q4: Which of the following is an advantage of green sand molding?

Answer: High dimensional accuracy

Q5: Cores are used in casting to

Answer: Increase strength of the mold

Q6: What is the main function of a gating system in casting?

Answer: Control solidification

Q7: The defects in casting due to entrapped air or gases are known as

Answer: Blow holes

Q8: The collapsibility of molding sand is important for

Answer: Preventing mold erosion

Q9: Which metal is commonly used for making permanent molds in die casting

Answer: Cast iron

Q10: In sand casting, the parting line is

Answer: The line where molten metal is poured

Q11: Which of the following welding processes uses a non-consumable electrode?

Answer: MIG welding

Q12: In gas welding, the flame used for welding steel is

Answer: Neutral flame


Q13: The main function of flux in welding is to

Answer: Cool the weld metal

Q14: In SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), the electrode is

Answer: Non-consumable

Q15: The most common shielding gas used in MIG welding is

Answer: Oxygen

Q16: Cracks in welds are usually caused by

Answer: High cooling rate

Q17: Which of the following welding processes is best suited for welding thin sheets?

Answer: Submerged arc welding

Q18: The heat source in resistance welding is generated by

Answer: Chemical reaction

Q19: A fillet weld is used to join

Answer: Two plates at right angles

Q20: The term "undercut" in welding refers to

Answer: Excess metal buildup

Q21: Metal forming is primarily a process involving

Answer: Material removal

Q22: Which of the following is a bulk metal forming process?

Answer: Drawing

Q23: In forging, the metal is

Answer: Removed in the form of chips

Q24: The process of reducing diameter of a rod by pulling it through a die is known as

Answer: Forging
Q25: In hot working, the metal is deformed

Answer: Below recrystallization temperature

Q26: The process used to produce hollow seamless tubes is

Answer: Blanking

Q27: Which of the following processes is commonly used for making wires?

Answer: Rolling

Q28: In sheet metal forming, the process of cutting a flat shape from sheet is called

Answer: Deep drawing

Q29: Which defect in rolling results in wavy edges on the strip?

Answer: Zipper cracks

Q30: Cold working results in

Answer: Improved ductility

Q31: Machining is a process used to

Answer: Join metals

Q32: Which of the following is a traditional machining process?

Answer: EDM

Q33: The primary motion in a lathe is called

Answer: Feed motion

Q34: Tool life is influenced by

Answer: Cutting speed

Q35: Which tool material is hardest?

Answer: High Speed Steel (HSS)

Q36: In milling operation, the cutter has

Answer: Single point


Q37: A drilling machine is used to

Answer: Shape metal

Q38: The process of removing burrs from a machined part is called

Answer: Drilling

Q39: Which parameter is used to measure surface finish?

Answer: RPM

Q40: Machining that uses non-traditional energy sources like electric discharge is called

Answer: Conventional machining

Q41: Grinding is primarily a:

Answer: Casting process

Q42: The cutting tool in grinding is

Answer: Single point tool

Q43: The grade of a grinding wheel indicates

Answer: Abrasive type

Q44: Common abrasive used for grinding hard metals is

Answer: Aluminum oxide

Q45: The process of making the grinding wheel concentric with the spindle is called

Answer: Dressing

Q46: Which grinding process is used for finishing internal surfaces?

Answer: Surface grinding

Q47: Which of the following is used to remove dull abrasive grains and expose fresh ones?

Answer: Dressing

Q48: In centerless grinding, the workpiece is

Answer: Held between centers


Q49: The grain size of a grinding wheel refers to

Answer: Grit spacing

Q50: The surface finish obtained by grinding is generally

Answer: Rough

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