Quiz 3 MCQ Proposed solutions

Please note order of questions and choices in this file will be different from what you
encountered in the quiz as these have been shuffled.

1. Rolling are shaping operations. What type of force is applied to the workpiece during
rolling?
a. Tensile
b. Compressive
c. Torsional
d. Shear

2. Forces exerted on a workpiece during rolling are transmitted by:

a. Flat platens
b. Mould
c. Rollers
d. Multisegment dies

3. Grain structure of rolled parts are unique due to the plastic deformation of metals.
Which of the images show a typical rolled microstructure?

A
B
C
D

4. The initial thickness of a metal strip is 10.0 mm. After a rolling process, the thickness
of the strip is 7.5 mm. What is the draft?
a. 0.25 mm
b. 0.75 mm
c. 2.5 mm
d. 17.5 mm

5. The initial thickness of a metal strip is 10.0 mm. After a rolling process, the thickness
of the strip is 7.5 mm. What is the reduction?
a. 0.25
b. 0.75
c. 2.5
d. 17.5

6. Which one of the following statements about “no slip point” in rolling is correct?
a. A point along the contact arc where workpiece velocity is equal to the
velocity of the roller
 b. A point along the contact arc where the velocity of the roller is larger than
that of the workpiece
c. A point along the contact arc where workpiece velocity is not equal to the
velocity of the roller
d. A point along the contact arc where the velocity of the roller is smaller than
that of the workpiece

7. Bending of rolls may cause crowning. In the preceding sentence what does crowning
refers to?
a. After rolling the workpiece which is shaped like a king’s crown
b. After rolling the workpiece exhibit significant cracking
c. After rolling the workpiece is thicker at the centre than at the edge
d. After rolling the workpiece is thicker at the edge than at the centre

8. During flat rolling using rollers of the same radius, the top and bottom rollers are:
a. Rotating in the same direction
b. Rotating in the opposite direction
c. Rotating at different speed
d. None of the choices given

9. A strip of alloy X is to be rolled. Alloy X has a melting point of 1000 K. Given that
the alloy is brittle, at what temperature should alloy X be rolled to minimize fracture?

a. 100 K
b. 200 K
c. 400 K
d. 600 K

10. A strip of alloy Y is to be rolled. Alloy Y has a melting point of 1000 K. If the main
considerations are very tight dimensional control and excellent surface, at what
temperature should alloy Y be rolled?

a. 273 K
b. 573 K
c. 673 K
d. 773 K

11. Which two of the following statements are true of the hot rolling process?
a. Excellent dimensional control
b. Poor surface finish due to oxidation
c. Superior mechanical properties relative to cold rolling
d. Shorter tool life

12. Numerous cracks were observed on a coil of sheet metal after rolling. Which of the
following most likely cause these cracks?
 a. Localized surface corrosion
b. Low material ductility at rolling temperature
c. Insufficient rolling force
d. Material is distributed away from a region

13. Which of the following is true when an alloy spread after rolling?
a. Mass increased
b. Width increased
c. Surface finish improves
d. Thickness increased

14. A set of rolls develop thermal camber. Which two of the following statements are
true?
a. The rolls will have a barrel shaped due to thermal expansion at their center
b. Rolled strips will be thinner at the center
c. The rolls will be heavier
d. Rolled strips will have better surface finish

15. Which two of the following statement are true of front tension used in rolling?
a. Front tension reduces rolling pressure
b. Front tension can be applied by increasing rotational speed of take up reel
c. Front tension can be applied by reducing the rotational speed of the reel that
supplies the sheet into the gap
d. Front tension will increase power required by the rollers

16. Which two of the following can be used to reduce roll force?
a. Applying lubricant on the surface of the workpiece
b. Using strips that has smaller width
c. Rolling at lower temperature
d. Using larger diameter rolls

17. A workpiece has a cross-section of dimensions 250 mm by 250 mm. What would you
consider this?
a. Bloom
b. Slab
c. Billet
d. Ingot

18. What is the tandem rolling?

a. Rolling process in which the workpieces is processes by at least two sets of
rolls consecutively
b. Rolling process using small rolls only
c. Rolling process in which the metals are tanned
d. None of the choices given
19. Excessive roll force is undesirable. Which two of the following statements are true?

a. Excessive roll force does not affect force rolling process

b. Excessive roll force reduces efficiency
c. Excessive roll force reduces thickness uniformity
d. Excessive roll force reduces power consumption

20. The initial thickness and width of a metal strip is 10.0 mm and 300 mm, respectively.
After a rolling process, it is required that thickness and width of the strip be 7.5 mm
and 300 mm, respectively.

If the velocity of the strip exiting the rolls must be 5 m/s, what should be the velocity
of the strip going into the rolls?

a. 1.25 m/s
b. 2.75 m/s
c. 3.75 m/s
d. 5.00 m/s

21. The initial thickness and width of a metal strip is 10.0 mm and 300 mm, respectively.
After a rolling process, it is required that thickness and width of the strip be 7.5 mm
and 300 mm, respectively.

What is the true strain of the rolling process?

a. 0.250
b. 0.288
c. 0.333
d. 1.000