Jigs and Fixtures – Multiple Choice

Questions (MCQ) and Answers

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 Jigs and Fixtures – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Answers
 
1-Jigs and Fixtures are used for
(A) Mass production

(B) Identical parts production

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) None of the above

(Ans: C)

2-The use of jigs and fixtures

(A) Facilitates deployment of less skilled labour for production

(B) Eliminates pre-machining operations like marking, measuring,

laying out etc.

(C) reduced manual handling operations

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

3-The following is (are) the function(s) of a jig

(A) Holding

(B) Locating

(C) Guiding

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

4-A fixture does not

(A) Holds the workpiece

(B) Locate the workpiece

(C) Guide the tool

(D) All of the above

 (Ans: C)

5-Jigs are not used in

(A) Drilling

(B) Reaming

(C) Tapping

(D) Milling

(Ans: D)

6-Fixtures are used in

(A) Milling

(B) Shaping

(C) Turning

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

7-Principle of ______ states that “In order to achieve the maximum

accuracy in location the locating points should, therefore, be placed as
far apart from one another as it is possible”.
(A) Six point location

(B) Least points

(C) Extreme positions

(D) Mutually perpendicular planes

(Ans: C)

8-The following holds the workpiece securely in a jig or fixture against

the cutting forces
(A) Locating device

(B) Clamping device

(C) Guiding device

(D) Indexing device

(Ans: B)

9-The following is a quick acting clamp

(A) Hinged clamp

(B) Cam operated clamp

(C) Bridge clamp

(D) Edge clamp

(Ans: B)

10-The following material is commonly used for making locating and

clamping devices
(A) High carbon steel

(B) Low carbon steel

(C) High speed steel

(D) Die steel

(Ans: A)

11-The following type of jig is used for machining in more than one
plane
(A) Template jig

(B) Plate type jig

(C) Open type jig

(D) Box type jig

(Ans: D)

 
12-The following type of jig suits best for drilling of holes in hollow
cylindrical components, with relatively smaller outside and inside
diameters, such as bushes
(A) Solid type jig

(B) Pot type jig

(C) Box type jig

(D) Open type jig

(Ans: B)

13-The following type of jig is used to drill a series of equidistant hole

along a circle
(A) Index jig

(B) Plate type jig

(C) Open type jig

(D) Pot type jig

(Ans: A)

14-This type of jig is employed on multi-spindle machines

(A) Index jig

(B) Universal jig

(C) Open type jig

(D) Multi-station jig

(Ans: D)

15-The following jig can be used for several different work pieces and
operations
(A) Template jig

(B) Multi-station jig

(C) Index jig

(D) Universal jig

 (Ans: D)

16-The following is(are) the advantage(s) of cast jigs or fixtures

(A) No heat treatments are required for the cast jigs and fixtures

(B) It prevents the occurrence of tool chatter in milling

(C) if cast jigs or fixture drops down, they don’t get misaligned or de-
shaped, although it may break

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

17-The jigs and fixtures can be constructed through

(A) Casting

(B) Fabrication

(C) Welding

(D) All of the above

Jigs and Fixtures - Mechanical
Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers
1)   V-blocks (Vee locators) are used for clamping as well as locating when
faces are inclined upto

a. 30o
b. 12o
c. 9o
d. 3o
ANSWER: 3o

2)   Which type of Support pin or rest button is shown in below diagram?

a. Fixed type support pin
b. Adjustable type support pin
c. Support pad
d. Wedge type support pin

ANSWER: Fixed type support pin

3)   Jigs and fixtures are

a. machining tools
b. precision tools
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: precision tools

4)   A device, in which a component is held and located for a specific operation
and bushes are integrated that guide the tool, is called as

a. jig
b. fixture
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: jig

5)   Fixtures are used in connection with

a. drilling operation
b. reaming operation
c. tapping operation
d. milling operation
ANSWER: milling operation
6)   How jigs are in terms of weight compared to fixtures?

a. Jigs are lighter than fixtures

b. Jigs are heavier than fixtures
c. Jigs are equal in weight to fixtures for same operation
d. cannot say
7)   Which of the following sentences are true for jigs and fixtures?

1. Using jigs and fixture produce work rapidly

2. High speed, feed and depth of cut can be used in machining with the help of
jigs and fixtures
3. Jigs and fixture cannot be used in machining of complex and heavy
components

a. (1) and (2)

b. (2) and (3)
c. (1) and (3)
d. All of the (1), (2) and (3)
ANSWER: (1) and (2)
8)   The device which place the workpiece in the same position, in jig and
fixture, cycle after cycle is called as

a. placing device
b. fixing device
c. locating device
d. positioning device
ANSWER: locating device
9)   Which fixtures are used for machining parts which must have machined
details evenly spaced?

a. Profile fixtures
b. Duplex fixtures
c. Indexing fixtures
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Indexing fixtures
10)   The device which is used to remove workpiece from close-fitting locators,
after the workpiece has been removed is called as

a. remover
b. ejector
c. escaper
d. blocker
ANSWER: ejector

Plastic Mould
Questions and Answers – Injection Moulding
Process – 2
This set of Casting, Forming and Welding Multiple Choice Questions &
Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Injection Moulding Process – 2”.

1. Which of the following processes of moulding is widely used for the

manufacturing of bottle caps and automotive dashboards?
a) Compression moulding
b) Transfer moulding
c) Injection moulding
d) Jet moulding
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Injection moulding is a manufacturing process which uses
thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic materials to make products like
bottle caps, automotive dashboard, combs etc. In this process, material is fed
into a barrel of high temperature, then by mixing it is forced into a mould
cavity where it solidifies and gets hardened.
2. Complex shape of parts or components cannot be formed by the
injection moulding process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Injection moulding is a most common and dominant of all the
other plastic processing methods. The process of injection moulding is very
versatile and can produce very complex shaped components with the
application of multisided moulds. In this process, even components with metal
inserts can also be produced.
3. Components from injection moulding process are made very
expensive due to the application of very costly equipment.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In injection molding process, dies are costly to produce parts;
the dies can be used to form thousands of parts at very faster rate, so that
cost of components reduces that implies this method is very economical for
large scale production which can produce any simple or complex products in
abundant amount.
4. The three mould technique is generally preferred than the two
mould technique in injection moulding process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The design in three mould technique has some advantages that
it allows more even distribution of melt into the sides of mould cavity. And
also provides more automation to the moulding process in comparison with
two mould technique. So, the three mould technique is always preferred than
the two mould technique in injection moulding process.
5. Which of the following cooling systems is used in injection moulding
process to increase solidification rate of components made?
a) Air jet cooling system
b) Water cooling system
c) Cooling with free convection
d) Cooling with fins
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The cooling system is made by including some passages in the
mould walls that are usually connected to an external pump. Cool water is
circulated through the passages to extract heat from the hot polymers or
plastics components made in the injection moulding process. This cooling
system increases the solidification rate which basically reduces the
production time.
6. The moulding directions in injection moulding can affect the cost of
equipments used in the process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The moulding directions involved in injection moulding process
basically determines number of cams or inserts which to be used in the
process. And if the number of inserts used is more, then the cost involvement
will also be more. The moulding is always made in such a way to optimize
number of cams as well as the cost.
7. The flow of plastic in the mould cavity is more proper and smooth if
the thickness of the component made is very small.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In injection moulding process, if the component thickness is very
small, then the plastic flow is prevented due to high friction. The flow can also
be restricted if the gate is very far away from the features of the geometry, or
a obstruction in path of flow may also result in prevention of flow.
8. Shrinkage of the plastic parts in mould cavity can results in
generation of sink holes in the plastic.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Shrinking of plastic in mould cavity can result sink holes which
are a type of defect that can ruin the product. To avoid such defects, cross-
sectional thickness should be maintained uniformly throughout the
component. And ribs and gussets must be used which provides mechanical
strength to the parts made in the mould.
9. A heavy surface finishing is always required for components made in
injection moulding machine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Injection moulding is very advantageous when it needs to
manufacture intricate parts in abundant quantity. In injection moulding
machine, components are often moulded directly in the machine with surface
finish and other features like color thereby excluding the secondary finish,
which also excludes the cost of further machining.
10. In injection moulding process, ribs are generally provided for the
reinforcement to avoid sink marks from the component.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In order to have reinforcement, ribs can be used which mainly
avoid the problem of
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Questions and Answers – Blow Moulding and

Thermoforming – 1
This set of Casting, Forming and Welding Multiple Choice Questions &
Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Blow Moulding and Thermoforming “.

1. In blow molding, to inflate soft plastic, which medium is used?

a) Air
b) Water
c) Oil
d) Alcohol
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Blow molding process is typically used for the blowing process of
hollow plastics. While blow molding, the plastic has to be inflated, in order to
do so, air has to be blown inside with a high amount of pressure.
2. Which of the following plastics is not used in blow molding?
a) Terephthalate
b) Polypropylene
c) Polythene
d) PVC
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: For blowing processes, there are certain plastics only which are
properly suited for the operation, while any other material might fail. Hence,
for operating through blow molding process, polypropylene, polythene and
PVC are used.
3. What is the minimum air pressure required in the blow molding
process?
a) 350 kPa
b) 400 kPa
c) 450 kPa
d) 500 kPa
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In the blow molding process, there is some amount of pressure
that has to be given to the air for blowing the bottles. The amount of pressure
to be given depends on the material. The minimum pressure that can be given
in this process is 400 kPa.
4. What can be the maximum pressure to be given to plastic for blow
molding process?
a) 700 kPa
b) 750 kPa
c) 800 kPa
d) 850 kPa
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Air with an extreme amount of pressure, when is needed, it
might mean the material is thicker and denser. The amount of pressure that
can be provided depends totally on the material. The maximum pressure that
can be provided in blow molding process is 800 kPa.
5. Which of the following is not a type of blow molding process?
a) Injection blow molding
b) Extrusion blow molding
c) Multi-smaller blow molding
d) Multi-larger blow molding
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Blow molding basically is a process of inflation of air under
pressure into the plastics inside the mold cavity. There are only three known
types of blow molding, namely, injection blow molding, extrusion blow
molding and multi larger blow molding.
6. What is the minimum thickness required by the plastic for vacuum
forming?
a) 0.125 mm
b) 0.25 mm
c) 0.375 mm
d) 0.5 mm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Vacuum forming is one of the classifications of thermoforming
processes. Around its circumference, a clamp is attached or we need to know
the minimum thickness. The minimum thickness that can be allowed for this
operation is 0.125 mm.
7. Which of the following is not an application of blow molding process?
a) Toy bodies
b) Door liners
c) Bottles
d) Pipes
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Among the following, only door liners is not an application of
blow molding process. Internal door liners are made using thermoforming
process, while toy bodies, bottles and pipes are made using blow molding
process.
8. What is the maximum thickness that can be allowed for a plastics
sheet in a vacuum forming process?
a) 3 mm
b) 3.1 mm
c) 3.2 mm
d) 3.3 mm
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Vacuum forming process is one of the important processes that
are employed in thermoforming processes. The maximum thickness of the
plastic sheet has to be noted, as a clamp is to be fitted around the plastic
sheet. The maximum allowable thickness of this plastic sheet is 3.2mm.
9. The heater in the vacuum forming process is heated up to 90°C.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In vacuum forming process, there is a clamp that has to be used
for holding the plastic sheets. There is a heater employed for heating the
mold cavity. The heater brings the polymer in a temperature range of 55°C to
90°C.
10. The initial cost in blow molding is low.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In blow molding, there is a mold cavity present inside the soft
plastic, into which, the air with high amount of pressure has to be blown. The
capital required for mold initially is quite less, making it a little inexpensive
process.
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Questions and Answers – Blow Moulding and

Thermoforming – 2
This set of Casting Objective Questions & Answers focuses on “Blow
Moulding and Thermoforming – 2”.

1. Which of the following moulding processes is widely used for the

manufacturing of plastic bottles?
a) Compression moulding
b) Injection moulding
c) Jet moulding
d) Blow moulding
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In blow moulding process, a heated tube of plastic material is
situated between the two halves of mould, then the mould is closed and air or
inert gas is usually blown at a pressure of 200 – 400 bars, which helps in
expanding of tube outward to occupy the mould cavity. After that the part
cools down to get hardened and then the part is ejected from the mould.
2. Blow moulding is a very slow process, however economical for
producing products with better quality.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The blow moulding process is very fast and can produce
components mainly plastic parts very fast and economically. The process can
be completed by manual means or by semi-automatic or automatic machines.
Blow moulding process is especially used for the production of plastic bottles.
3. In extrusion blow moulding process, it is very difficult to trim away
excess of plastics.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Extrusion blow moulding process is a type of blow moulding in
which air is injected into the neck of container to blow up the plastic material
that then occupies the mould cavity. In this method, tooling cost is low but it
includes some difficulties in trimming away of excess plastic, it also possess
high scrap rate of the plastic material.
4. Single stage stretch blow moulding is always preferred than two
stage stretch blow moulding for increase in production rate.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Two stage stretch blow moulding is same as single stage stretch
blow moulding, except preforms (tube of plastic) which are already made in
the two stage process. The single stage process is generally accomplished by
using single machine, where the two stage process uses preforms that
already present in the process. This results in saving of time which directly
increases production rate.
5. Single stage stretch blow moulding process is mostly used for small
level production.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Single stage process includes an extruder to inject liquid plastic
into the mould where the plastic is cooled to form a preform (tube of plastic).
This preform is reheated and placed in the bottle mould. Then it is stretched
by using compressed air in the mould cavity. This all processes require too
much time to accomplish themselves, so it is only suitable for small level
production.
6. Thermoforming process involves injecting of molten plastic into a
mould cavity by application of compressed air.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In thermoforming process, a sheet of plastic is used which covers
the shape of any die by heating it to the desired temperature and then it is
stretched over the die using vacuum, thus it is also called as vacuum forming.
Then the pressure is applied to the plastic sheet by using pressurized air.
7. In thermoforming process, it is very difficult to control thickness of
moulded parts or sheets.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In thermoforming process, the tooling is mainly cheap to
produce, but the process leaves small marks on the moulded sheets that can
be controlled. But the main quality control issue possesses non-uniform
thickness of parts or sheets which are difficult to handle, this may also result
in warping or tearing of the moulded sheet.
8. In thermoforming, it is very easy to mould the plastic materials
which are of crystalline nature.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The most widely used plastic materials in thermoforming process
are amorphous or non-crystalline nature. This mainly includes moulding of
plastic materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, polystyrene,
acrylic, polycarbonate etc. Crystalline nature of materials cannot be moulded
through this process.
9. Thermoforming is basically a cheap process as compared to injection
and blow moulding process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Thermoforming can be used in both high and low volume
production processes. The main advantage of this process includes low initial
tooling and equipment costs. Due to this, this process is cheaper when
compared with injection and blow moulding processes. Thermoforming is
widely used for production of parts for industries including medicals,
appliances etc.
10. Which of the following materials is mostly used for making of
thermoforming moulds?
a) Steel
b) Grey cast iron
c) Aluminium
d) White cast iron
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Thermoforming moulds are always made of aluminum because of
its light weight, machine ability, and good thermal conductivity. Aluminum
moulds may also contain passages through which water can be pumped for
cooling of components, which may greatly affect the shrinkage and other
features of the components made.
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Questions and Answers – Extrusion in Polymers –

1
This set of Casting, Forming and Welding Multiple Choice Questions &
Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Extrusion in Polymers”.

1. Which of the following material is not used in extrusion?

a) Wax
b) Granules
c) Powder
d) Pellets
View Answer
Answer: a

Explanation: Extrusion is a process of forcing plastic which is at a very high

temperature, through the dies, and gets opened at a required shape. The raw
materials used for extrusion with polymers contain granules, powder and
thermoplastic pellets.
2. In extrusion process, extra shearing occurs in which part of the
system?
a) Feed section
b) Pumping section
c) Collapse section
d) Transition section
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: The section where an additional amount of melting and shearing

occurs is called a pumping section.
3. Melting section is another name for which section?
a) Feed section
b) Transition section
c) Pumping section
d) Collapse section
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: Melting section is one of the types of extrusion in polymers.

Extrusion is a process of forcing plastic which is at a very high temperature,
through the dies, and gets opened at a required shape. Melting section is
another name for transition section.
4. How are extruded materials cooled?
a) Water
b) Contact with chilled surface
c) Air
d) Oil
View Answer
Answer: d

Explanation: On completion of extrusion, the material is very hot and has to

be cooled down. There are various agents which are used cooling these
materials down, such as, air or water or its direct contact with a very cold
surface.
5. Which of the following is not an important factor of cooling in
extrusion?
a) Reduction in shrinkage
b) Reduction in distortion
c) Ease of adding colours
d) Rate of cooling
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There are various factors of cooling, a few of them are, reduction
in shrinkage, reduction in distortion and the rate of cooling too has to be
considered.
6. Which of the following is not an application of polymer extrusion?
a) Door insulation seals
b) Chewing gums
c) Cables
d) Circuit boards
View Answer
Answer: d

Explanation: Circuit boards is not an application of polymer extrusion. Door

insulation seals, chewing gums and cables are the applications of polymer
extrusion.
7. Film extrusion process, best involves film having a thickness below
what length?
a) 0.2 mm
b) 0.3 mm
c) 0.4 mm
d) 0.5 mm
View Answer
Answer: d

Explanation: Extrusion of films is one of the most important processes in

extrusion. For the films having a thickness below 0.5 mm, these films are best
suited for extrusion and can be further applied for making various bags.
8. In the cable extrusion process, what is the speed of product
winding?
a) 40 m/sec
b) 50 m/sec
c) 60 m/sec
d) 70 m/sec
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: For the insulation purpose, the coating of any wire or cable is
one of the most vital polymer extrusion process. The wire is cooled and then
it is wound to large spools at a speed of 50 meters per second.
9. Calendering is mostly suited for making PVC.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a

Explanation: Calendering process is considered to be one of the most

important sheet forming process. Calendering has many products like phenyl,
cellulose or vinyl floor tiles. It is most suited for making PVCs.
10. Tubes having U shape cannot be manufactured by polymer
extrusion process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: Polymer extrusion has a variety of applications such as candy

canes, chewing gums, window frames, solid rods, pipes or tubes having U or J
sections.
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Questions and Answers – Extrusion in Polymers –

2
This set of Casting Question Paper focuses on “Extrusion in polymers –
2”.

1. Extrusion is a process that uses an electric system for processing

various polymers.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: Extrusion is a process used for the processing of various types of

thermoplastics and rubbers. The extrusion process is a simple process in
which liquid or molten polymer is forced through a shaped die by applying
high pressure. The pressure is basically generated by the action of screw
rotation against the barrel wall in the extrusion process.
2. Which of the following equipment is used for controlling the
temperature of polymer material in the extrusion process?
a) Thermo resister
b) Thermometer
c) Thermocouple
d) Glass tube
View Answer
Answer: c

Explanation: In extrusion process, polymer material pellets are fed into an

extruder by a hopper. Then the material is conveyed by a feeding screw and
forced through a shaped die that converts polymer materials into continuous
polymer products. Heating elements are placed on the barrel which soften
and melt the polymer. The temperature of the polymer material is mainly
controlled by thermocouples.
3. Thermosetting polymers can be processed by extrusion process by
forming cross-linking in the extruder.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a

Explanation: Extrusion process is mostly used for thermoplastics polymer

materials; it can also be used for processing the elastomers and
thermosetting polymers, which basically causes cross-linking in the extruder
during the heating process of polymer material. The plastic or polymer
products can be further formed by the thermoforming process.

4. In processing polymers, injection moulding process is almost similar

to extrusion process except for the screw operation.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a

Explanation: Injection moulding process is similar to extrusion process. The

only difference between the two processes is in the screw operation. In
extrusion, screw rotates continuously which provides output of continuous
products like pipe, rod and sheet. A reciprocating screw is used in injection
moulding which rotates while moving in forward and backward directions.
5. Extruder is a device used for the finishing of processed polymer
products in the extrusion process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: In the extrusion process, extruder is a machine tool or device

that forces ductile and soft heated solids through die openings of the desired
shape to produce a continuous film, strip, or tubes of polymer materials. In
this process, many kinds of polymers like thermoplastics, thermosetting,
elastomers etc. are processed with the help of extruder.
6. Continuous type of extruder is generally equipped with rotating
parts in the extrusion process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a

Explanation: There are mainly two types of extruder in the extrusion process
of polymers, which are continuous and discontinuous extruder. Continuous
extruders are generally fitted with rotating components. And in discontinuous
extruders, plastic or polymer is extruded in a recurrent manner, which is only
suitable for batch type production processes like injection moulding.
7. Multiple screw extruders are mostly preferred than the single screw
extruders in the extrusion process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: In the extrusion process, extruders are equipped with a screw as

their main mixing part. Screw extruders are mainly of two types which are
single and multiple screw extruders. In most of the cases, single screw
extruders are used for the processing of polymer materials in the industries,
because of its simple design, low cost and high reliability.
8. In the extrusion process, a cast type barrel is mainly used for the
heating of polymer material.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b

Explanation: There are mainly two types of barrel heaters used in the
extrusion process, which are band and cast barrel. The band type barrel is
used for heating the polymer material while the cast type includes some
channels to contain a flow of cooling medium which is usually water, but the
oil is more preferred because it can prevent thermal shock to the barrel.
9. Extruder die is a machine part that gives final shape to the polymer
material used in the extrusion process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a

Explanation: Extruder die is a machine part that gives final shape to the
polymer material in the extrusion process. It produces a channel through
which liquid polymer exit the extruder by applying pressure that increases in
the barrel during the process. The liquid polymer comes out from the die with
a constant speed, that’s why the design of die is very important for
specification and accuracy.
10. In the extrusion process, a water cooling system is used which
automatically controlled by a sensor.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a

Explanation: In the extrusion process, the extruder includes a water cooling

system that circulates around the barrel mechanism. The water cooling
system is generally controlled by a sensor that automatically controls the
system. The sensor also selects the temperature at a predefined point in the
processing section of polymer materials.
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 Plastic Processing - Mechanical
Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers
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Plastic Processing

1)   Which plastic materials contain strong cross linkings in their molecular

structure?

a. Thermoplastic materials
b. Thermosetting materials
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: Thermosetting materials

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

2)   Which of the following statements are correct for plastic?

1. Plastic is a non-metallic material that can be moulded to any shape

2. Plastic is a natural or synthetic resin
3. Plastic is of organic nature composed of hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and
nitrogen

a. only statements 1 and 2 correct, statement 3 is wrong

b. only statements 1 and 3 correct, statement 2 is wrong
c. only statements 2 and 3 correct, statement 1 is wrong
d. all of above statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: all of above statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

3)   The plastics which soften when heat is applied with or without pressure,
but requires cooling to set them to shape are called as

a. thermosofting materials
b. thermosetting materials
c. thermoplastic materials
d. thermostatting materials
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: thermoplastic materials

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

4)   Thermosetting materials are

a. the plastics which can be softened even after they have set and hardened
b. the plastics which require heat and pressure to mould them into shape
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: the plastics which require heat and pressure to mould them into
shape
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

5)   Which of the following is an example of thermoplastic material?

a. Camera bodies
b. Automobile parts
c. Electric plugs
d. Electric insulation
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: Electric insulation

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
6)   Which of the following characteristics does not affect the properties of
plastics?

a. Their molecular structure

b. Their degree of polymerization
c. Both a. and b
d. None of the above
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

7)   Specific gravity of the plastics is usually

a. less than the specific gravity of metals

b. more than the specific gravity of metals
c. similar to the specific gravity of metals
d. Unpredictable
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: less than the specific gravity of metals

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
8)   The process of combining two or more distinct polymer molecules to form a
new product with different characteristics is called as

a. binding
b. stabilizing
c. filling
d. blending
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: blending
9)   The materials such as lead and barium, which are added with polymers to
minimize the effect of heat, sunlight and ozone are called as

a. binders
b. blenders
c. stabilisers
d. fillers
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: stabilisers

10)   Why are the plasticisers added with polymers?

a. To hold other constituents of plastic together

b. To reduce the cost and enhance the strength and hardness of plastics
c. To improve flexibility and to reduce the temperature and pressure required
for moulding of plastics
d. None of the above
Answer    Explanation  

ANSWER: To improve flexibility and to reduce the temperature and

pressure required for moulding of plastics

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Molding Interview Questions And Answers

1. Question 1. What Is The Important Characteristics Of
Plastics?
Answer :
It can be molded into finished product by application of heat
and pressure.
2. Question 2. What Are The Advantages Of Plastics Over
Metals?
Answer :
o Low weight 
o Corrosion resistance 
o Insulation properties
o Electrical properties
o Cheaper 
o Easy to handle 
o Surface properties 
o Reusable
3. Question 3. Explain The Disadvantages Of Plastics?
Answer :
o Low strength 
o Low heat resistance
o Poor mechanical properties
o Difficulty to repair
4. Question 4. How To Classify The Plastics?
Answer :
o Natural : milk of rubber tree, cellulose
o Semi synthetic
o Synthetic
5. Question 5. Types Of Plastics Based On Chemical
Behavior?
Answer :
o Thermo plastics 
o Thermosetting plastics
6. Question 6. Difference Between Thermo Set And Thermo
Plastics?
Answer :
Thermoplastics:
o Can be re softened and reused
o No chemical changes during heating.
o In granular form
o Needle structure 
o Hard but not brittle
Thermo set plastics:
o Cannot be re softened and reused
o Chemical changes during heating etc.
o In powder form
o Cross linked structure 
o Hard and brittle 
7. Question 7. Give Example Of Thermoplastics?
Answer :
ABS, PP, CA, PMMA, PS, PC, POM etc.
8. Question 8. Perspex Is The Trade Name Of ---- ?
Answer :
CA
9. Question 9. Nylon Is The Trade Name Of ---- ?
Answer :
PA
10. Question 10. Delrin Is The Trade Name Of ---- ?
Answer :
POM
11. Question 11. Teflone Is The Trade Name Of ……….?
Answer :
PTFE
12. Question 12. What Is Mfi?
Answer :
Flow capacity of different grades of thermoplastics are
inversely proportional to molecular weight.
13. Question 13. About Abs?
Answer :
Shrinkage 0.5%. It is heat resistant, provides good insulation
and exhibit electrical properties. Examples are general
purpose safety helmets, pipe fittings, television, radio etc.
14. Question 14. About Ca ?
Answer :
Shrinkage 0.3-0.8%. Its main properties are transparency
and surface texture. Examples are Tool handle, goggles, TV
screens.
15. Question 15. About Hdpe?
Answer :
Shrinkage 3-4%. Main features of HDFE are high density,
rigidity, strength, hardness and chemical resistance.
Examples are milk bottle crates, fish boxes etc.
16. Question 16. About Ldpe?
Answer :
Shrinkage 0.8-1.5%. It is crystalline and not available in
transparent form. Examples are shopping baskets, waste
baskets etc.
17. Question 17. About Pa?
Answer :
Shrinkage 0.7-1.5%. It is tough and high rigid. Examples are
light duty gears, sprockets, bearings etc.
18. Question 18. About Pc?
Answer :
Shrinkage 0.5-0.7%. It is known optical transparency, rigidity
and toughness. Examples are goggles, lenses, safety
helmets etc.
19. Question 19. About Pp?
Answer :
Shrinkage 1-3%. It is flammable and degradable in sun light
and stable. Examples are air cleaner, garden furniture etc.
20. Question 20. About Ps?
Answer :
Shrinkage 0.2-0.8%. It is clear, brittle and it can be easily
molded. Examples are toys, house hold appliances,
electronic housings etc.
21. Question 21. About Pvc?
Answer :
Shrinkage (FLEXI 1.5-3%,RIGID 0.2-0.4%). It is rigid and not
very tough and very low cost. Example - Pipes fittings.
22. Question 22. Examples For Thermosetting Materials ?
Answer :
Alkyds, epoxies, pf, mf, urea, polyester.
23. Question 23. What Is Fillers And Additives?
Answer :
Adding of small molecules to plastics to get some
characteristics (color, flexibility etc.). Fillers are commonly
used with thermosetting plastics. Additives are of two types,
o Physical means such as plasticizer
o Chemical means--- stabilizer. 
24. Question 24. What Are The Mold Release Agents?
 Answer :
o External with mold surface e.g. Polyvinyl alcohol 
o Internal with resins eg. Silicon oil 
2. Question 25. What Are The Types Of Injection Molding
Machines?
Answer :
o Plunger injection cylinder 
o Two stage plunger injection cylinder 
o Pre plasticizer two stage screw injection cylinder 
o Reciprocating screw injection cylinder
3. Question 26. What Are The Divided Sections Of Screw Of
Injection Molding Machines ?
Answer :
o Feed zone 
o Compression zone 
o Melting zone  
4. Question 27. What Do You Meant By Nozzle ?
Answer :
Nozzle connected to the end of the barrel through which
soften materials inserted in the mold.
5. Question 28. What Are The Types Of Nozzle ?
Answer :
o Reverse taper (melt valve) - for PA,ABS etc.
o Removable tip
o Standard of general purpose
6. Question 29. Define Drooling ?
Answer :
Leakage of plastic material through the nozzle in between
shots.
7. Question 30. What Is Injection Capacity Or Short
Capacity?
Answer :
Maximum volume material injected by the screw during one
cycle of operation.
8. Question 31. What Is Plasticizing Capacity ?
Answer :
It is the amount of material that can be processed by the
machine per hour. It is expressed in kg/h.
9. Question 32. What Is Injection Pressure?
Answer :
It is the maximum pressure by which the material is injected
through the nozzle. It is given in kg/cm2.
10. Question 33. What Is Injection Rate Or Injection
Velocity ?
Answer :
 It is the maximum rate at which the screw can inject or shoot
materials from the barrel during one shot.
11. Question 34. What Do You Meant By Clamping Force?
Answer :
It is the maximum force that the clamping system can exert
on the mold or it is the maximum force by which the mold
halves can be closed together. It is given in ton or kilo
Newton.
12. Question 35. What Is Maximum Daylight?
Answer :
It is the maximum distance that the machine platen can be
separated from each other and it can be obtained by adding
the maximum mold thickness to the maximum opening
stroke.
13. Question 36. What Is A Mold ?
Answer :
It is a custom build tool in which we converts plastic raw
material into finished product.
14. Question 37. What Are The Main Elements Of Mold ?
Answer :
The main parts of molds are core and cavity.
15. Question 38. What Are The General Types Of Mold ?
Answer :
Injection molds, compression molds, transfer molds.
16. Question 39. What Are The Types Of Injection Mold ?
Answer :
o Two plate mold 
o Three plate mold 
o Hot runner mold 
o Insulated runner mold 
o Hot manifold mold 
o Stacked mold 
17. Question 40. What Is Two Plate Mold ?
Answer :
Mold which consists of core and cavity situated in plates. It
is logical type tool where component require large gate. For
simple type components there is only one daylight.
18. Question 41. What Is 3 Plate Mold?
Answer :
It consists feed plates with core and cavity.
19. Question 42. What Is Hot Runner Mold?
Answer :
In this, runner kept hot to keep the molten metal into fluid
state also called runner less mold. In this, runner contained
 in a plate of its own runner section of the mold is not opened
during molding cycle.
20. Question 43. Note Down The Advantages Of Runner Mold
?
Answer :
o No molded side products 
o No separating of gate
o Cycle time can be reduced
21. Question 44. What Is Insulated Runner Mold ?
Answer :
It is a variation of hot runner mold in this type of molding.
The outer surface of the material in the runner acts as a
insulator.
22. Question 45. What Is Hot Manifold Mold ?
Answer :
This is a variation of the heated hot runner and not the
runner plate. This is done using electric cartridge.
23. Question 46. What Do You Meant By Stacked Mold?
Answer :
A stacked mold is a multiple two plate mold with mold
placed one over the other. A stacked mold construction
doubles the output from a single molding machine and
requires the same clamping force.
24. Question 47. Explain About Injection Molding?
Answer :
In this process, the plastic material is injected in to the mold
through a sprue bush by means of a screw plunger. This
process can be used for both thermosetting and
thermoplastic materials.
25. Question 48. What Is Compression Molding?
Answer :
In this process, the plastic material is placed in the cavity
and use a force for compressing the compound as the mold
closes, these molds are generally used for thermosetting
materials. 
26. Question 49. What Is Transfer Mold?
Answer :
In this process, the plastic materials is transferred from a
transfer pot and then forced in to the cavity by means of
plunger. This method is used for molding thermosetting
materials only.
27. Question 50. Write A Short Note About Blow Molding ?
Answer :
 Blow molding is very much like compression molding
because the blow mold generally closes on a hollow shape
that has been deposited in between the halves of the mold.
Air or gas pressure is introduced at the center. This internal
pressure causes a flow of the heated material in to intimate
contact with the relatively cold mold sections. Here the
plastic material solidifies and is subsequently ejected.
28. Question 51. Explain Vacuum Molding?
Answer :
The mold used for this process is similar that of the female
half of the compression or blow mold auxiliary equipment on
the machine heats the material and drags it over the cavity
as indicated by the precise technique chosen.
29. Question 52. Elaborate About Rotational Molding?
Answer :
The machine provides the means of holding the mold and
rotating it about two axis at the same time. This rotation
causes the powdered material that was loaded in to the
mold before it was clamped in to the machine to solidify and
cling to the wall of the mold.
30. Question 53. What Is Impression ?
Answer :
Gap between core and cavity is called impression.
Impression provides the shape of the component.
31. Question 54. What Do You Meant Cavity?
Answer :
Female portion of the mold and it gives external form.
32. Question 55. What Is Core ?
Answer :
Male portion of the mold and it gives internal form.
33. Question 56. What Is Sprue Bush?
Answer :
Connecting member between register ring and runner.
34. Question 57. What Is Register Ring ?
Answer :
It is used to align the mold with machine platen.
35. Question 58. What Is Runner?
Answer :
Connecting member between gate and sprue bush.
36. Question 59. What Is Gate?
Answer :
Connecting member between impression and runner.
 Press Tool
SHEET METAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Question 1. What Is The Application Of Dowel Pins?

Answer :
Dowel Pins are generally used to align two parts for
assembly.
2. Question 2. What Is The Effect Of Grain Direction In
Sheet Metal Bending?
Answer :
When Sheet metal is manufactured with cold rolling process,
Grain structure of sheetmetal is aligned in the direction of
rolling. for the softer materials if bending is done in rolling
direction it will result in cracks. It is always prefered to do
bending in the direction perpendicular to rolling direction.
3. Question 3. What Are Commonly Used Sheet-metal
Assembly Process?
Answer :
1. Screws: Self tapping Screws, Machine Screws
2. Welding : Arc Welding, TIG Welding, MIG Welding
3. Folding Techniques: Lap Joint, Hem Joint Riveting
4. Press Fitting: PEM Inserts
2. Question 4. What Is Some Common Reinforcement
Techniques Used To Improve The Strength Of The Sheet
Metal Parts?
Answer :
Generally following Techniques are used:
1. Bending: normal bend, hem bend
2. Forming tools: sheet-metal rib, louver, lance & Tab 
3. Question 5. What Are Some Common Design Parameters
Need To Be Considered While Material Selection For Sheet
Metal Parts Is Done?
Answer :
Following are the commonly parameters need to consider:
1. Product IP-Rating
2. Working Temprature
3. Corrosion Resistance
4. Part Strength Requirement
5. Part Weight
6. Final Finish Requirements
7. Part joining Methods (Riveting/Welding/Screw)
4. Question 6. What Is Minimum Hole/slot Distance From
Edge?
Answer :
Minimum Distance = 3 X Sheet Thickness + R (Inside Bend
Radius)
5. Question 7. What Is The Minimum Flange Length In
Sheet-metal Bend?
Answer :
The minimum flange length should be kept 4 times of sheet
thickness plus inside radius
Minimum Flange length = 4 X T (sheet thickness) + R (Inside
Bend Radius)
6. Question 8. Explain What Is Blue Print Reading?
Answer :
Blueprint reading is like a structural map that covers the
steel structure.  It is a detail drawing of steel structure, and
it carries a label or piece mark to differentiate one steel bar
or structure from others.  Each piece or segment of steel
structure has a single blueprint with detailed information
before it become the part of the whole.  It carries
information even small as hole sizes, dimension, etc.
7. Question 9. Mention Few Surface Coating Process Form
Sheet Metal Brackets?
Answer :
1. Phosphate coating ZP12,,
2. CED Black Coating ,
3. CATION type electro deposition coating after
Phosphating
8. Question 10. What Is The Necessity Of Surface
Treatment Process In Sheet Metal Components?
Answer :
Surface treatment is necessary for sheet metal parts in-
order to prevent corrosion , protect the part form
mechanical damage, protect the component due to
temperature changes, to provide additional strength,
durability, to improve aesthetic appearance, to protect
against rust.
Zinc plating, Nickel plating, Anodizing, Tinning, Dip coating
and powder coating are some of the familiar surface
treatment processes followed for sheet metal components.
9. Question 11. What Are All The Surface Finish Processes
Used For Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Answer :
 Powder coating is a commonly used surface finishing
technique. It is a type of coating that is applied as a free-
flowing, dry powder.
10. Question 12. What Is K-factor In Sheet Metal
Fabrication?
Answer :
As explained in bend allowance, when sheet metal is bent,
the inside surface of the bend is compressed and the outer
surface is stretched, but somewhere within the thickness of
the metal lies its Neutral Axis, which is a line in the metal
that is neither compressed nor stretched.
The location of the neutral line varies depending on:
1. the material itself, 
2. the radius of the bend,
3. the ambient temperature, 
4. direction of the material grain, 
5. and the method by which it is being bent, etc. 
The location of this neutral line is referred to as the K-factor.
Many CAD programs also work out bend allowances
automatically by using K-factor calculations.
K-factor is a ratio that represents the location of the neutral
line with respect to the thickness of the sheet metal.
11. Question 13. What Is Meant By Bending Allowance In
Sheet Metal Fabrication ? How To Calculation Bending
Allowance?
Answer :
Bend allowance comes from the fact that when sheet metal
is bent, the inside surface of the bend is compressed and the
outer surface of the bend is stretched (elongated).
So, when we want a 90 degree bend in which one panel side
has a length of A, and the other panel side has a length of B,
the total length of the flat piece will NOT be A+B, but rather
equals A+B plus a bend allowance or A+B minus a bend
deduction(depending on how we measure A and B).
So bend allowance is a term which describes how much
material is needed between two panels to accommodate a
given bend. Determining bend allowance is commonly
referred to as “bend development” or simply
“development”.
12. Question 14. What Common Methods Of Welding, Would
Be Associated With Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Answer :
Depending on your sheet metal design, you may desire spot-
welded enclosures or fully seam-welded enclosures. With
 many enclosure designs, such as our standard U-shape (clam
shell), no welding is required. One section of the enclosure
contains small flanges with self-clinching nuts and the other
section of the enclosure is fastened using mechanical
fasteners such as machine screws or sheet metal screws.
Spot welding would be used in cases where disassembly is
not required. Fully seam welded edges may also be a
requirement, especially if the application requires a more
tightly sealed enclosure.
13. Question 15. What Is The Standard Bending Radius
Followed During Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Answer :
Sheet metal enclosures are usually fabricated by 'cold
forming' technique, where the metal is clamped and bent in
machines called 'press brakes'. Because of this, metal
typically cannot be formed into a true 90 degree corner.
Instead, the corners are curved or filleted in practical which
is technically denoted as bend radius,
Different degrees of curvature can be achieved and Note
that bend radius is specified as the radius of the INSIDE
surface of the bend
14. Question 16. What Are Precision Sheet Metal
Components?
Answer :
Sheet metal components that are made using high precision
dies with sheet of close tolerance in machines with high
stability are generally called as precision sheet metal
components. The precision of the component has to be
decided based on the purpose that the components is going
to serve,
15. Question 17. How Is Sheet Metal Components Formed?
Answer :
Sheet metal components are generally metal formed through
various forming processes majorly involving Bending, deep
drawing, Roll forming, Stamping, Punching, Piercing etc. The
sheet metals are initially received as Rolls and cut into plain
blankets and then formed into desired shape using above
mentioned processes mainly bending and stamping.

I. Question 1. What Is A Tool ?

Answer :
Anything which is necessary to make a product is called
tools.
II. Question 2. What Are The Classification Of Tools ?
 Answer :
Press tools, Moulds, Jigs and fixtures, Cutting and assembly
tools ,gauges and measuring instruments.
III. Question 3. What Is A Press Tool ?
Answer :
Press tool is a custom built tool in which we make sheet
components that not readily available in the market.
IV. Question 4. What Do You Mean By Stampings?
Answer :
The sheet metal which makes with the help of press tool is
called stampings.
V. Question 5. Name The Different Types Of Rolling ?
Answer :
Hot rolling, cold rolling.
VI. Question 6. What Is Stock Materials ?
Answer :
Sheet metal from which stampings made is called stock
material.
VII. Question 7. What Do You Mean Blanking ?
Answer :
In this operation, cut out material or slug will be the
component.
VIII. Question 8. What Is Piercing?
Answer :
Process of making opening on sheet metal is called piercing.
The cut out material will be waste.
IX. Question 9. Describe About A Side Cam Tool?
Answer :
Transforms vertical motion of the press ram into horizontal
motion of the tool. It is used for side piercing.
X. Question 10. What Is Dinking ?
Answer :
Press tool cutting operation for soft materials like paper,
leather, wood etc.
XI. Question 11. Describe Bending?
Answer :
Bending can be explained as shaping of material around
straight line axis. Result is a new plane which is at an angle
to the mother plane.
XII. Question 12. What Is Forming ?
Answer :
Press tool non cutting operations in which material is formed
into different shapes.
 XIII. Question 13. What Is Compound Tool ?
Answer :
All cutting features of the component perform at one stroke
of the ram.
XIV. Question 14. Formula Of Cutting Force ?
Answer :
Fc = LSTmax
L : Length of periphery to cut in mm.
S : sheet thickness in mm
TM ax : shear strength in n/mm^2
XV. Question 15. Briefly Explain The Capacity Of The Press ?
Answer :
Maximum amount of force can be given on the press . It is
determined by KN or TONS.
XVI. Question 16. What Do You Meant By Cutting Clearance ?
Answer :
Gap between the side of the punch and corresponding side
of the die in single side.
XVII. Question 17. Calculation Of Cutting Clearance ?
Answer :
Sheet metal up to 3mm = C*S* root of (TMAX/10)
Sheet metal more than 3 mm=(1.5*s) *(s-0.015)* root of (TM
ax /10)
XVIII. Question 18. What Is Called Land ?
Answer :
To avoid jamming of material inside the die ,we give straight
portion of certain amount from the cutting edge. That is
called land.
XIX. Question 19. What Are The Types Of Guide Plate Tool ?
Answer :
Open guide plate tool
Stripper guide plate tool
XX. Question 20. Name The Types Of Cold Rolled Stock
Materials Used ?
Answer :
Hard, Three quarter hard, Half hard, Quarter hard, Soft,
Dead soft.
XXI. Question 21. What Are The Factors Effecting A Strip
Layout ?
Answer :
Shape of the blank, production requirement, grain direction,
burr side, stock material.
 XXII. Question 22. What Is Scrap Bridge ?
Answer :
Portion of the material remaining between two adjacent
openings.
XXIII. Question 23. What Are The Types Of Strip Layout ?
Answer :
Single row layout, double row, gang dies and angular.
XXIV. Question 24. The Ultimate Condition Of Buckling Force Is
……..?
Answer :
Buckling force =cutting force require for the operation
=shear force on the punch
XXV. Question 25. What Is The Function Of Stopper ?
Answer :
Arrest the movement of the strip for one pitch length after
each stroke.
XXVI. Question 26. Describe Registry Position ?
Answer :
Exact position where strip has to be established.
XXVII. Question 27. Tunnel Width Formula ?
Answer :
X=w+f
w = stock strip width at maximum tolerance
f = desired horizontal feeding clearance
XXVIII. Question 28. What Is Pitch ?
Answer :
Distance between two consecutive operations.
XXIX. Question 29. What Is Strip Lay Out ?
Answer :
A layout which gives sequence of works and operations.
XXX. Question 30. Quarter Hard Material ?
Answer :
Can bend 180 degree across and 90 degree along the grain
direction.