770+ Production Engineering Solved MCQs

501.

In most high speed milling cutters, positive radial rake angle is

A. 10 - 15?
B. Less than 50?
C. 15 - 25?
D. 25 - 35?
E. 5 - 10?
Answer» A. 10 - 15?
502.

A feeder gauge is used to check

A. Screw pitch
B. Surface roughness
C. Diameter of round objects
D. Unsymmetrical shape
E. Thickness of a clearance
Answer» E. Thickness of a clearance
503.

Surface finish of a casting is affected by

A. fineness of sand
B. pattern finish
C. mould dressings
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» D. All of the above
504.

In which of the following welding process the two pieces to be joined are over-lapped and placed between two electrodes?

A. Projection welding
B. Spot welding
C. Seam welding
D. Butt welding
E. Percussion welding
Answer» B. Spot welding
505.

The range of temperature for soldering process is

A. 10?C to 50?C
B. 400?C to 650?C
C. 250?C to 400?C
D. 180?C to 250?C
E. 50?C to 100?C
Answer» D. 180?C to 250?C
506.

The equipment used in pit for supply of air is

A. Centrifugal blower
B. Fan
C. Hand blower
D. Reciprocating air compressor
E. Air cylinder
Answer» A. Centrifugal blower
507.

Material used for surface plate in fitting shop is

A. Mild steel
C. Parting off
D. Cast iron
E. Cast steel
Answer» D. Cast iron
508.

During ultrasonic machining the metal removal is effected by

A. High frequency sound waves
B. High frequency eddy currents
C. Rubbing action between tool and work piece
D. Hammering action of abrasive particles
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Hammering action of abrasive particles
509.

Solid punches are used for making holes having diameter equal to

A. Parting off
B. (2.5 - 10) mm
C. (4 - 6) mm
E. (1 - 3) mm
Answer» B. (2.5 - 10) mm
510.

During arc welding the welding speed is too low, it is likely to result in

A. Excessive pilling up of weld metal
B. Overlapping without penetration edges
C. Wastage of electrode material
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
511.

In arc welding as the thickness of the material to be welded increases, the welding current requirement

A. Decreases
B. 8 mm
C. Does not change
E. Increases
Answer» E. Increases
512.

Molasses in a foundry shop is used

A. For preventing rusting of castings
B. For use as a fuel in furnace
C. For making moulds
D. For core making
E. For cleaning castings
Answer» D. For core making
513.

Prescribed maximum reading distance for a 100 mm dial is generally

A. 1.5 - 2.0 m
B. 4 - 5 m
C. 2.5 - 3 m
D. 1 - 1.5 m
E. 1 m
Answer» C. 2.5 - 3 m
514.

In plasma arc machining the achievable tolerances are nearly

A. 0.01
B. 1
C. 25
D. 250
E. 0.1
Answer» D. 250
515.

Which of the following material is cut at the highest cutting speed?

A. Copper
B. Alloy steel
C. Brass
D. Cast iron
E. High carbon steel
Answer» C. Brass
516.

Weld spatter defect in welding is generally the result of

A. Using too high welding current
B. Using too low welding current
C. Low voltage
D. High voltage
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Using too high welding current
517.

A 30 ton press means

A. The weight of die is 30 tons
B. The quantity of work produced in 8 hours will be 30 tons
C. The flywheel of the press weighs 30 tons
D. Gross weight of the press is 30 tons
E. The pressure exerted by slide is 30 tons
Answer» E. The pressure exerted by slide is 30 tons
518.

For drills having diameter upto 12.7 mm.

A. Parallel shank is provided
B. Tapered shank is provided
C. Shank may be either of (A) or (B)
E. Bell metal
Answer» A. Parallel shank is provided
519.

The machining allowance provided on patterns depends on

A. The material of the casting
B. Size and shape of casting
C. The material of the pattern
D. The composition of moulding sand
E. Temperature of molten material
Answer» B. Size and shape of casting
520.

For the same capacity which of the following process has the lowest capital cost?

A. Abrasive jet machining
B. Chemical machining
C. Electron jet machining
D. Abrasive jet machining
E. Electro chemical machining
Answer» D. Abrasive jet machining
521.

For centreless grinding the surface speed is

A. 1200 to 1500 metres per minute
B. 600 to 900 metres per minute
C. 500 to 600 metres per minute
D. 1500 to 1800 metres per minute
E. Parting off
Answer» D. 1500 to 1800 metres per minute
522.

The rating of solder iron normally used for electronics work is

A. 1 kW to 2 kW
B. 750 to 1000 watts
C. 500 to 750 watts
D. 250 to 500 watts
E. 50 to 100 watts
Answer» E. 50 to 100 watts
523.

The process of bringing out the lustre of metal usually by the use of cloth wheels is known as

A. Finishing
B. Buffing
C. Deburring
D. Burnishing
E. Carmetting
Answer» B. Buffing
524.

During soldering

A. Borax is used a flux
B. Solder iron bit is red hot
C. Metal is heated from top as well as bottom
D. Arc is produced between solder iron and metal to be soldered
E. Joint area must be clean and close fitting
Answer» E. Joint area must be clean and close fitting
525.

An optical gauge works on the principle of

A. Dispersion of light rays
B. Polarisation of light rays
C. Interference of light rays
D. Reflection of light rays
E. Refraction of light rays
Answer» C. Interference of light rays
526.

Antioch is

A. A soft soldering process
B. A process for making porous moulds
C. An instrument for measurement of porosity of sand
D. A process for removal of excess solder from joints
E. A hand tool used for repairing moulds
Answer» D. A process for removal of excess solder from joints
527.

A gate is the

A. Vent hole to allow for the hot gases to escape
B. Channel for the flow of excess molten material
C. Passage through which metal rises when the mould is filled
D. Passage through which metal is poured into the mould
E. Passage that finally leads molten metal from the runner into the mould cavity
Answer» E. Passage that finally leads molten metal from the runner into the mould cavity
528.

Shrinkage of cast iron on solidification is nearly

A. 1%
B. 13%
C. Parting off
D. 5%
E. 6.50%
Answer» A. 1%
529.

Machinability is affected by

A. tool geometry and material
B. cutting fluids
C. regidity of tool and machine
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» D. All of the above
530.

Two 3 mm thick MS sheets are to be welded. Electrodes of 16, 12, 10 Nos, are available which one would you choose.

A. 16
B. 12
C. 10
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 10
531.

In electro chemical machining the metal is removed by

A. Molecular transfer
B. Ionic bombardment
C. Collimated light rays
D. Ultraviolet rays
E. Dissolution in electrolyte solution
Answer» E. Dissolution in electrolyte solution
532.

The property of sand due to which it clings to the sides of a moulding box, is called

A. permeability
B. adhesiveness
C. electron affinity
D. cohesiveness
E. Parting off
Answer» B. adhesiveness
533.

Cutting speed in turning operation for aluminium is

A. 30 m/min
B. 15 m/min
C. 200 m/min
D. 400 m/min
E. 1000 m/min
Answer» C. 200 m/min
534.

In a 32A 49-H 8V BE grinding wheel the grit size is represented by

A. H
B. 8
C. 46
D. BE
E. 32
Answer» C. 46
535.

In theory of metal cutting the shear plane angle is the angle between

A. Shear plane and tool axis
B. Shear plane and job surface
C. Shear plane and tool surface
D. Shear plane and horizontal plane
E. Shear plane and verticalplane
Answer» B. Shear plane and job surface
536.

Load cells are used

A. For the measurement of weight
B. For pile driving
C. For the measurement of strain
D. For the measurement of stress
E. For the measurement bearing capacity of soils
Answer» A. For the measurement of weight
537.

A sinebar is used to measure

A. Surface roughness
B. Gear profiles
C. Internal tapers
D. External tapers
E. All of the above
Answer» D. External tapers
538.

In a power hacksaw machine blade the number of teeth per inch are generally

A. 10 -- 12
B. 4 -- 6
C. 20 -- 24
D. 12 -- 20
E. 24 -- 32
Answer» B. 4 -- 6
539.

Shanks of taper drills are provided standard taper known as

A. Jarno and Reed taper
B. Morse taper
C. Brown and Sharpe taper
D. Chapman taper
E. Sellers taper
Answer» B. Morse taper
540.

A step cone pulley is provided on a lathe to

A. To reverse the spindle rotation
B. To drive the lead screw
C. For taper turning
D. Reduce power consumption
E. To change spindle speeds
Answer» E. To change spindle speeds
541.

Usual thickness of a hacksaw blade is

A. 1 mm
B. Parting off
C. 0.7 mm
E. 0.4 mm
Answer» C. 0.7 mm
542.

For ultrasonic welding the thickness of metal is usually restricted to

A. 15 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 25 mm
D. 6 mm
E. 3 mm
Answer» E. 3 mm
543.

Lathe bed is usually made of

A. Cast iron
B. Satellite
C. Alloy steel
D. Mild steel
E. High speed steel
Answer» A. Cast iron
544.

Plate liners used between the vice-jaw and the work piece are made of

A. Copper or Tin
B. Mild steel
C. Parting off
E. Hard steel
Answer» A. Copper or Tin
545.

In case of grey cast iron the volumetric shrinkage is around

A. 15%
B. 2%
C. 10%
D. 25%
E. 20%
Answer» B. 2%
546.

For the soldering of galvanized iron the flux used is

A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Zinc oxide
C. Muriatic acid
D. Ammonium chloride
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Muriatic acid
547.

Automobile gears are generally manufactured by

A. Extrusion
B. Die casting
C. Stamping
D. Rolling
E. Hobbing
Answer» E. Hobbing
548.

Which is not a part of shaper?

A. Vernier caliper
B. Table
C. Cross slide
D. Ram
E. Tool head
Answer» C. Cross slide
549.

A bleed type relay is generally used in

A. Pneumatic systems
B. Electrical systems
C. Electronic systems
D. Mechanical systems
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Pneumatic systems
550.

For aluminum casting to be turned on a lathe, which chuck would be preferred?

A. Four jaw independent chuck
B. Pneumatic chuck
C. Collet chuck
D. Three jaw self-centring chuck
E. Face plane
Answer» A. Four jaw independent chuck
551.

High helix drills are used for deep hole drilling in

A. Aluminium
B. Plastics
C. Rubber (hard)
D. Marble
E. Bakelite
Answer» A. Aluminium
552.

Choose incorrect statement. With increasing cutting speed

A. machining cost decreases
B. tool cost increases
C. total cost decreases
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» C. total cost decreases
553.

Panes are used

A. Make the timber surfaces uniform and smooth
B. Making holes in the Timber piece
C. Chamfering the edges
D. Parting off
E. Measure the dimensions
Answer» A. Make the timber surfaces uniform and smooth
554.

The main constituent of moulding sand is

A. Hydrocarbons
B. Clay
C. Silica
D. Graphite
E. Carbon
Answer» C. Silica
555.

An accurate lathe in India is identified as

A. Mark I
B. Grade I
C. Precision I
D. Agmark I
E. Accurate I
Answer» B. Grade I
556.

Indexing for 107 divisions can be done by

A. Angular indexing
B. Simple indexing
C. Differential indexing
D. Compound indexing
E. Compound differential indexing
Answer» C. Differential indexing
557.

Which of the following process provides continuous welds between two sheets?

A. Projection welding
B. Spot welding
C. Seam welding
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» C. Seam welding
558.

In thermit welding, heat is generated by

A. Combustion of gases
B. Electric arc
C. Reaction of oxygen with metal
D. Chemical reaction involving finely divided aluminium and iron oxide
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Chemical reaction involving finely divided aluminium and iron oxide
559.

The common ratio for geometrical speeds in geometrical progression lies between

A. 2.0 to 5.0
B. 5.0 to 10.0
C. 1.0 to 2.0
D. 0.1 to 0.5
E. 0.5 to 0.9
Answer» C. 1.0 to 2.0
560.

Wipping is the process of

A. Cleaning the welded surface after the welding operation is over
B. Applying flux during welding process
C. Connecting load pipes by soldering alloy
D. Low temperature welding
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Connecting load pipes by soldering alloy
561.

The term CLA (Centre Line Average) is used in connection with

A. Surface hardness
B. Stresses in a component
C. Average speed of a gear
D. Surface finish
E. Sharpness of a cutting tool
Answer» D. Surface finish
562.

A piercing operation in which the entire contour is not cut, is known as

A. lancing
B. Parting off
C. notching
D. broaching
E. bumishing
Answer» A. lancing
563.

Which variety of copper has the highest purity?

A. Best select copper
B. Parting off
C. High conductivity copper
D. Arsenical copper
E. Deoxidised copper
Answer» C. High conductivity copper
564.

Magna flux is

A. An instrument using ultrasonic techniques for crack detection
B. An instrument used for precision measurements using magnetism and flux density
C. An instrument used for inspection of weldings
D. A non-destructive inspection technique that makes use of magnetic field and magnetic particles to locate flaw in materials
E. Intensity of X-rays required corresponding to thickness of a job for determination of defects.
Answer» D. A non-destructive inspection technique that makes use of magnetic field and magnetic particles to locate flaw in materials
565.

A mandrel is

A. Auxiliary chuck used on lathe for holding small loads
B. None of above
C. A tapered gauge used for inspection of tapered holes
D. Is used in lathe work to hold castings
E. A slightly tapered hardened steel shaft that supports works which cannot be supported otherwise
Answer» C. A tapered gauge used for inspection of tapered holes
566.

During soldering operation, the main function of solder iron is to

A. Heat the metals to be jointed
B. Heat the solder
C. Heat the flux
D. Remove impurities
E. All of the above
Answer» B. Heat the solder
567.

Dielectric is essentially required in

A. CLM process
B. PMF process
C. EMP process
D. EDM process
E. ECM process
Answer» D. EDM process
568.

Core chaplet is

A. used to provide a supprt to the core
B. a surface coating on core so that core material does not fuse with the casting
C. Parting off
D. a core dressing operation
E. used to make core surface smooth
Answer» A. used to provide a supprt to the core
569.

Drilling operation is an example of

A. Multipoint cutting
B. Simple cutting
C. Oblique cutting
D. Orthogonal cutting
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Oblique cutting
570.

While machining a brass casting on a lathe, the type of chuck used is

A. Face plate
B. Collect chuck
C. Four jaw chuck
D. Three jaw chuck
E. Magnetic chuck
Answer» C. Four jaw chuck
571.

For making complicated contours on carbide tools, which of the following process is preferred?

A. Electro chemical milling
B. Laser machining
C. Plasma arc machining
D. Electro discharge machining
E. Diamond tool machining
Answer» D. Electro discharge machining
572.

For the same capacity which of the following process has the highest capital cost?

A. Laser beam machining
B. Electro chemical machining
C. Electro discharge machining
D. Abrasive jet machining
E. Plasma arc machining
Answer» B. Electro chemical machining
573.

An ideal tool material is the one which

A. has very long life
B. has same life at all cutting speeds
C. produces no heat during cutting
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» B. has same life at all cutting speeds
574.

A hot chisel is one which is

A. Spherical surfaces
B. None of these
C. Used to cut cold materials
D. Used to cut red hot materials
E. Red hot
Answer» D. Used to cut red hot materials
575.

Chisels used for metal cutting are

A. Hardened
B. Annealed
C. Hardened and tempered
D. Annealed, hardened and tempered
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Annealed, hardened and tempered
576.

Permissible percentage of moisture in dry woods for pattern making is

A. Upto 25 percent
B. 1 - 2 percent
C. Upto 15 percent
D. 2 - 5 percent
E. Zero percent
Answer» C. Upto 15 percent
577.

When silicon is added in the cast iron 13-17 percent is given an alloy which is

A. It is not possible to have such high percentage of silicon
B. Very soft
C. Easily machinable
D. Acid and corrosion resistant
E. Powder casted
Answer» C. Easily machinable
578.

Which of the following statements correct?

A. Rockwell scale B in used for hard metals
B. Rockwell scale C is used for hard metals
C. Rockwell scale C is used for soft metals
D. Rockwell scale A is used for hard metals
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Rockwell scale C is used for hard metals
579.

The back rake angle of HSS single point cutting too will be zero while machining

A. Hard materials
B. Cast iron with high carbon percentage
C. Mild steel without collant
D. Brass
E. Brittle materials
Answer» D. Brass
580.

Which of the following is located within the bolster?

A. Cushion
B. Ram
C. Bed plate
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» A. Cushion
581.

Which of the following is not a fine finishing operation?

A. Grinding
B. Honing
C. Buffing
D. Lapping
E. Tumbling
Answer» E. Tumbling
582.

Electronic components are often joined by

A. Sport welding
B. Seam welding
C. Brazing
D. Adhesive
E. Soldering
Answer» E. Soldering
583.

Two 12 mm plates are to are welded with the help of a 8 gauge electrode. What will be the current requirement

A. 75 amps
B. 100 amps
C. 125 amps
D. 130 amps
E. 150 amps
Answer» E. 150 amps
584.

In which type of welding molten metal is poured for joining the metals

A. Gas welding
B. Arc welding
C. MIG
D. Thermit welding
E. TIG
Answer» D. Thermit welding
585.

The tool signature comprises

A. 6 elements
B. 7 elements
C. 5 elements
D. 8 elements
E. 9 elements
Answer» B. 7 elements
586.

Gear cutters are specified by

A. cutter number
B. cutter diameter
C. no. of teeth
D. Any of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» A. cutter number
587.

While specifying a grinding wheel, which of the following is the optional specification?

A. Structure
B. Gram size
C. Grade
D. Type of bond
E. Parting off
Answer» A. Structure
588.

The value of coefficient of friction expected in case of brake lining of steel wheel drum is

A. 0.1 to 0.3
B. 1
C. 0.1
D. 0.8 to 0.95
E. 0.4 to 0.5
Answer» E. 0.4 to 0.5
589.

Steady rest is

A. Used during thready cutting only
B. Used when a lathe is not provided with foundations
C. Used while turning unsymmetrical objects
D. An additional support provided for long jobs
E. Used when a lathe is subject to vibrations
Answer» D. An additional support provided for long jobs
590.

Sintered tungsten carbides can be machined by

A. Electro machining process
B. Explosive forming
C. Grinding only
D. Diamond tools only
E. Conventional processes
Answer» A. Electro machining process
591.

The major function performed by information handling system is

A. Automatic measuring
B. Automatic logging
C. Alarm monitoring
D. Data and alarm scanning
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Alarm monitoring
592.

Carbon content of grey iron is generally

A. 1 - 2 percent
B. 3-3.5 percent
C. 2.5-3 percent
D. 4.5 percent
E. 2-2.5 percent
Answer» B. 3-3.5 percent
593.

The clearance between the tips of a spark plug is checked by

A. Vernier caliper
B. Wire gauge
C. Feeler gauge
D. Delatometer
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Feeler gauge
594.

Tumbling is done to

A. To plate the surface
B. Clean the surface of small parts
C. To break the material into pieces
D. Stress relieve the components
E. Get surface finish
Answer» B. Clean the surface of small parts
595.

Which of the following material is cut at the lowest cutting speed?

A. Aluminium
B. Brass
C. Mild steel
D. Copper
E. High carbon steel
Answer» E. High carbon steel
596.

The included angle of a lathe centre is generally

A. 45?
B. 30?
C. 60?
D. 22
E. 15?
Answer» C. 60?
597.

Which one of the following materials will have highest cutting speed?

A. Bronze
B. Aluminium
C. Brass
D. Cast iron
E. Tool steel
Answer» B. Aluminium
598.

Hack-saw blades having the number of teeth as given below are available. Which one would you chose for cutting brass

A. 18 teeth per inch
B. 14 teeth per inch
C. 31 teeth per inch
D. 40 teeth per inch
E. 24 teeth per inch
Answer» E. 24 teeth per inch
599.

Gang milling is

A. Process in which two or more cutters are used simultangeously
B. High speed milling
C. Milling operation combined with turning
D. Process of cutting gears
E. Milling process for generating hexagonal surfaces
Answer» A. Process in which two or more cutters are used simultangeously
600.

Which machine can be used for grinding the ball bearing outer races

A. Surface grinding machine
B. Magnetic chuck grinding machine
C. Universal grinding machine
D. Centreless grinding machine
E. Cylindrical grinding machine
Answer» D. Centreless grinding machine
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