Forming Questions and Answers – Classification

of Metal Forming Processes

This set of Casting, Forming and Welding Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Classification of Metal Forming Processes”.

1. Which of the following components are manufactured by the sheet metal forming process?
a) Engine blocks
b) Connecting rods
c) Electric wires
d) Car bodies

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Answer: d
Explanation: Sheet metal forming is a process which uses ductile materials like aluminium or low
carbon steel to form lightweight products with versatile features. Car bodies are mainly
manufactured by sheet metal forming by performing operations like shearing, slitting, cutting, o
sawing of thin metal plates. This method is also used for making parts like beverage cans, meta
desks, appliances etc.

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2. Which of the following processes is not the type of metal forming process?
a) Extrusion
b) Injection moulding
c) Forging
d) Drawing
 Answer: b
Explanation: Extrusion, forging and drawing process are the main general types of metal forming
process, while the injection moulding is other process which is basically a part of casting process
which includes the formation of parts by injecting the melt into a cavity by the help of a plunger. This
method is not the part of metal forming because the phase change of metal occurs during the
process.

3. Cold forming is a process which works when the temperature of metal is above its re-crystallization
temperature.
a) True
b) False

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Answer: b
Explanation: On the basis of temperature, metal forming mainly has two types which are cold
forming and hot forming. Hot forming is defined as the mechanical working of metal at highe
temperature above its re-crystallization temperature. And cold forming is a process which works a
temperature below the re-crystallization temperature of metal.

4. Which of the following manufacturing processes operates under the influence of external forces?
a) Metal forming
b) Powder metallurgy
c) Casting
d) Welding

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Answer: a
Explanation: In the metal forming process, the raw material is converted into a desired shape by the
application of external force. The metal work piece is subjected to plastic deformation which results
in changing of shape and size of the work piece or specimen under the influence of external forces o
stresses.

5. Which of the following stresses is takes place during performing the wire drawing operation?
a) Tensile stress
b) Bending stress
c) Indirect compressive stress
d) Shear stress

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Answer: c
Explanation: Wire drawing is a forming process in which a round metallic bar is pulled by a machine
by generating indirect compressive stresses in the bar. This causes thinning of bar and results in the
formation of thin wires that further used as a cable or for electricity purposes. Wire drawing is mos
suitable for ductile materials.