MFG112 Manufacturing Processes Quiz1b

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1. Titanium is about 40% lighter than steel, 60% heavier than aluminum, has
good corrosion resistance from the tough surface film of oxide (rutile) and has
one of the highest strength to weight ratios of all structural metals.
A. True
B. True
2. The cladding of aluminum protects it from corrosion and is __________?
A. An anodize surface finish
B. A cadmium coating
C. An alodine finish
D. Pure or almost pure aluminum on the surface of an alloy aluminum

3. Cladding of aluminum is anodic to the base metal and will corrode sacrificially.
A. True
B. False
4. Solution heat treatment of aluminum is used to redistribute the alloying
constituents that segregate from the aluminum.
A. True
B. False
5. Ceramics are usually compounds composed of metallic and nonmetallic
elements.
A. True
B. False
6. Phosphate coatings on metals are of an alkali nature.
A. True
B. False
7. When carbon fiber – epoxy laminates touch bare aluminum the laminate will
break down from corrosion over time.
A. True
 B. False
8. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a thermoset plastic or polymer.
A. True
B. False
9. Nylon is processed at a higher temperature than PEEK.
A. True
B. False
10.Kevlar is slightly more dense than carbon fiber.
A. True
B. False
11.E Glass has a slightly higher tensile strength than S Glass.
A. True
B. False
12.Glass weighs more than carbon, and is not as stiff, but is more impact-resistant
with a higher elongation.
A. True
B. False
13.The Sol Gel process treatment for metals provides a barrier coat to help
prevent corrosion and provides a finish for good adhesion.
A. True
B. False
14.The PEEK polymer is less dense than aluminum.
A. True
B. False
15.Aluminum has a heat affected zone (HAZ) on each side of a weld that has
reduced strength properties from the parent material.
A. True
B. False

16.Define and mention how the following properties affect steel:

Normalizing:
 Tempering:

17. Sand casting and injecting molding are __________.

(A) Primary shaping methods
(B) Secondary shaping methods
(C) Joining methods
(D) Deformation methods

18. Describe the functions of the matrix and the reinforcing fibers. What
fundamental differences are there in the characteristics of the two materials?

19. Ceramics have properties that are good in _________________.

(A) Impact resistant
(B) Ductility
(C) Hardness, abrasion-wear resistance, high temperature.
(D) Crack propagation resistance

20. When deciding on a process method for a metal part, one should consider:
(A) Production run life
(B) Costs
(C) Strength & durability requirements
(D) Existing factory capabilities
(E) All of the above
21. An engineer wants to make a sheet metal composite laminate sandwich
construction . Which materials should go together when considering corrosion
aspects? Circle as many as are correct.
(A) carbon fiber-epoxy and titanium
(B) carbon fiber-epoxy and aluminum
(C) fibrous glass-epoxy and aluminum
(D) fibrous glass-epoxy and titanium