Tech 1008: Manufacturing Processes-1

Examination-1
Answer all questions
Questions 1-20 carry 2 points each
Questions 21-24 carry 15 points each
1. Which of the following properties can be enhanced by coating the surface?
a) Strength b) hardness c)density d) toughness
2. The least possible measurement that can be measured by an instrument is

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called__________
a) Least count b) main scale reading c) Vernier coincidence d) micron
____ microns = 1 meter
a) 1000 b) 100,000 c) 100 d) 106
The ability of a material to absorb energy is called _____________.
a) Strength b) hardness c)density d) toughness
Resistance offered by a material to scratches is called ____________.
a) Strength b) hardness c)density d) toughness
The ability of a material to resist deformation is called ____________.
a) Strength b) hardness c)density d) toughness
Metal forming is ____________deformation.
a) Elastic b) plastic c) fracture d) any of the above
Which of the following types of molds has highest moisture content?
a) Green sand mold b) dry sand mold c) skin dried mold d) all have similar

content of moisture
9. 1 inch = _________ mm
a) 2.54 b) 25.4 c) 0.254 d)10
10.Chaplets are used to ___________.
a) Support the core b) give strength to mold c) better surface finish d) to
form gates
11.Which of the following gating systems can lead to highest turbulence?
a) Top gate b) bottom gate c) parting gate d) any of the above
12.Which of the following is used as a binder in vacuum casting?
a) Clay b) thermo-setting resin c) thermo-resin d) none of the above
13.Which of the following materials is used for pattern preparation in investment
casting?
a) Sand b) wood c) wax d) mercury
14.Which of the following defects is formed due to solidification of molten metal
before the cavity is filled?
a) Misrun b) hot-spots c) vent holes d) air aspirations
15.The usual shape of riser is __________.
a) Cubical b) cylindrical c) pyramid d) any shape
16._______________ should solidify last in a casting process.

a) Runner b) sprue c) riser d) gate

17.Why is runner provided in casting?
a) To help in increasing surface finish b) to compensate losses due to
shrinkage c) to facilitate entry of molten metal into the mold d) to replace
sprue
18._________ is the bottom most molding flask.
a) Cope b)drag c) sprue d) riser
19._____________ is used to form cavities in the casting.
a) Sprue b)riser c) core d) pouring basin
20._____________ is added to form slag in a cupola.
a) Flux b) coal c) wood d) coke
21.Explain the basic principle of hardness measurements.

22.Describe the procedure for shell molding.

23.What are the major disadvantages of permanent casting process?

24.Why is a sprue tapered?