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What is the primary function of a sand slinger in the molding process?

  • To mix the sand with the gelling agent used in the Shaw process.
  • To remove sand from the mold after the casting process.
  • To evenly distribute sand around the pattern, creating a mold.
  • To compact and solidify the sand around the pattern, creating a mold. (correct)

    • What is a key advantage of using vibrators during the pattern removal process?

  • Vibrators reduce the risk of damage to the pattern during its removal. (correct)
  • Vibrators help create smoother casting surfaces by loosening the sand around the pattern.
  • Vibrators ensure the pattern is removed quickly and efficiently.
  • Vibrators prevent the mold from collapsing during pattern removal.

    • Which of these casting methods involves using the Shaw process?

  • Permanent-mold casting
  • Investment casting
  • Sand casting (correct)
  • Die casting

    • In the context of permanent-mold casting, why must the complexity of cores be minimal?

    <p>Complex cores are difficult to remove from the casting after solidification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of a permanent mold used in permanent-mold casting?

    <p>It is made of a reusable material, typically metal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of preheating the molds in permanent-mold casting?

    <p>To prevent the mold from cracking due to thermal shock. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials is NOT typically used in permanent-mold casting?

    <p>Steel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the impeller in a sand slinger?

    <p>To compact and solidify the sand around the pattern. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations are joining processes generally used in fabricating structures or products?

    <p>When creating temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent fastenings to form a good joint. (A), When assembling metal parts in fabrication work. (B), When developing steam or water-tight joints. (C), When multiple pieces need to be connected to form a desired structure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common joining process?

    <p>Forging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common material used for mechanical fasteners like bolts, nuts, and washers?

    <p>Carbon steel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using surface treatments on mechanical fasteners?

    <p>To prevent corrosion and enhance durability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Machine screws are typically used for assembly in which type of holes?

    <p>Tapped holes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between machine screws and socket screws?

    <p>Machine screws are used in lighter applications, while socket screws are used for higher strength applications. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which head shape is NOT typically found on a socket screw?

    <p>Phillips head (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of screw is a headless variant used for retaining knobs or collars on a shaft?

    <p>Grub screw (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of twisting in metalworking?

    <p>To form a spiral shape from a metal bar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a hot chisel compared to a cold chisel?

    <p>Its cutting edge is longer and slender (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During forge welding, why is a flux applied to the joint surface?

    <p>To prevent the formation of oxides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum temperature at which mild steel can be successfully welded?

    <p>1150°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable advantage of drop forging?

    <p>Offers high production rates for identical parts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material are the dies used in drop forging typically made from?

    <p>Medium carbon steel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation associated with drop forging?

    <p>Expensive tooling for dies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application is commonly produced using drop forging?

    <p>Connecting rods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of today's competitive manufacturing era?

    <p>Manual Labor Intensive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of manufacturing in the economy?

    <p>To produce goods through various processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is the implication of advancements in manufacturing technology?

    <p>Reduced need for skilled workforce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key driver behind the focus on optimized design and manufacturing in the modern era?

    <p>The pursuit of cost-effective solutions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate definition of technology as it relates to manufacturing?

    <p>The use of science to fulfill societal needs and desires (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial for manufacturing staff to possess knowledge of various manufacturing processes, materials, and tools?

    <p>To ensure the production of safe and functional components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the statement "Manufacturing is the backbone of any industrialized nation"?

    <p>It suggests that manufacturing is the foundation of a nation's industrial sector (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is the driving force behind the shift towards automation and mechanization in manufacturing?

    <p>The pursuit of improved production efficiency and cost reduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the advantages of using adhesives instead of mechanical methods for joining components?

    <p>Elimination of hole drilling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a limitation of using adhesives for joining?

    <p>Surface preparation can pose challenges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In welding processes, what is primarily used to join metals?

    <p>Heat generated by fusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does weldability refer to in welding processes?

    <p>The ease with which different metals can be welded (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the strength of welded joints?

    <p>Welding creates joints that are as strong as the original metals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the heat-affected zone during welding?

    <p>Changes in the metallurgy of the components (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT typically used to generate heat in welding?

    <p>Mechanical pressuring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application is NOT commonly associated with welding?

    <p>Offset printing plates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the "shrinkage allowance" applied to patterns?

    <p>To compensate for the metal's contraction during solidification and cooling. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is "pattern draft" necessary in the creation of patterns?

    <p>To allow for easier removal of the pattern from the mold. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term "size tolerance allowance" refer to in pattern technology?

    <p>The maximum variation allowed in the dimensions of the final casting. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a pattern in the casting process?

    <p>To determine the size and shape of the mold cavity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using plastic patterns for casting?

    <p>They can be easily reused for mass production. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of "distortion allowance" applied to patterns?

    <p>To account for the warping or bending that can occur during the casting process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the "machine finish allowance" in pattern technology?

    <p>To ensure the casting can be machined accurately after casting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are negative cuts in patterns made positive when metal is cast?

    <p>To create the desired shape in the final casting. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Basic Manufacturing Technology

    • Manufacturing is the application of science to provide society with desired products.
    • Manufacturing is the backbone of industrialized nations.
    • Modern manufacturing involves mechanization, automation, and computer-integrated manufacturing.
    • It focuses on optimized manufacturing and product design to reduce manual labor.

    Introduction to Manufacturing Technology

    • Authors of the document are Dr. B. J. Olorunfemi and Engr. A. E. Olumilua.
    • Document details various manufacturing technologies and their applications.
    • Copyright © 2024
    • ISBN: 978 – 978 – 53907 – 8 - 7
    • Permission required for reproduction.

    Foreword

    • No content.

    Introduction to Manufacturing Technology (Chapter 1)

    • Technology is the application of science to provide societal needs.
    • Manufacturing is crucial in any industrialized nation.
    • Manufacturing safety precautions, including safety rules and procedures, to avoid accidents are essential.
    • Manufacturing is the application of tools, machines, labor, chemical and biological processing to produce goods.
    • The process ranges from handicrafts to high-tech operations.
    • Manufacturing is a significant aspect of industrial/economic development.

    Five Technological Applications (Chapter 1)

    • Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing: 1980's technology covering various processes for producing 3-dimensional goods. Technology is becoming more affordable.
    • Advanced Materials: critical in future energy efficiency, new consumer devices, resource shortages, and chemical safety and security.
    • Cloud Computing: uses network connected remote services to process data, increasing business decisions, and reducing production time.
    • Internet of Things (IoT): connected equipment communicates, providing notifications about operating conditions and leading to less downtime and waste.
    • Nanotechnology: deals with matter between 1 and 100 nanometers. Used in aerospace and biomedical arenas for lightweight components.

    Production Processes (Chapter 1.5)

    • Job production: one operator or group completes a single or different job. Very low volume.
    • Batch production: Manufacturing of a number (200-800) of similar parts with minimal variation in size and shape.
    • Mass production: High volume (over 50,000) identical or near-identical products.

    Process Planning (Chapter 1.6)

    • Process planning involves selecting tools, establishing operation sequence and specifying operator actions.
    • This plan maximizes productivity and minimizes material handling cost.
    • Includes various concepts like tooling, machining time, and required operator skill.

    Manufacturing Processes (Chapter 1.7)

    • Manufacturing processes directly change the form and dimensions of a manufactured part (e.g., machining).
    • This doesn't include transport, storage, or handling of parts.
    • Raw materials need to be understood.

    Manufactured Products (Chapter 1.8)

    • Manufactured products categorized as consumer (directly purchased by consumers) or capital goods (purchased by companies).
    • Capital goods include aircraft, computers, trucks and buses, which are often bought by industrial/service companies.

    Computers in Manufacturing Industries (Chapter 1.9)

    • Computer use in manufacturing leads to increased productivity, accuracy, flexibility and reduced costs.
    • Computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are used to improve efficiencies and product quality.

    Primary Shaping Processes (Chapter 2)

    • Casting: Molten metal poured into a mold (cavity).
    • Forging: Shaping hot metal via hammering or squeezing.
    • Plastic technology: Forming materials using heat and pressure.
    • Gas cutting: Employing gas for cutting metal and producing desired shapes.
    • Bending: Form metal into curves or angles.
    • Powder metallurgy: Manufacturing of products from metallic powders.

    Classification of Foundries (Chapter 2.2)

    • Foundries are classified by the type of product (iron, steel, non-ferrous).
    • Jobbing foundry: used for small order of work and usually poor financial support.
    • Production foundry: large, mechanized shops (using automated tools and equipment).
    • Semi-production foundry: combines elements of jobbing and and productive foundries.
    • Captive foundry: part of a larger production.

    Casting (Chapter 2.3)

    • Casting is a process of pouring molten metal into a mold.
    • Mold cavity shape determines the cast part shape.
    • Casting methods include sand casting, permanent-mold casting, and die casting. These differ mainly by the type of mold.

    Advantages of Casting (Chapter 2.3.1)

    • Versatile in shape.
    • Parts can be complex in shape.
    • Can be used with large parts.
    • Can be used with various types of metals (suitable for liquid metal types).
    • Mass production is possible.

    Disadvantages of Casting (Chapter 2.3.2)

    • Limitations in physical/mechanical properties.
    • Difficulty with dimensional accuracy.
    • Safety hazards exist in handling hot metals.
    • Environmental issues result from dealing with very hot metals.

    Casting Processes (Chapter 2.4)

    • Initial phase is mold creation.
    • Melting and pouring (heating the metal to liquid states and pouring it into the mold).
    • Gating system (a passageway for the flow of the metal).
    • Subsequent mold cooling and solidification in the mold cavity.
    • Removal of casting from the mold.
    • Post-processing (cleaning surface or inspecting).

    Mould and Mould Making (Chapter 2.5)

    • Moulding: the preparation of a mold for the metal.
    • Sand molds are common in casting, bonded by clay or other substances.
    • Green sand casting: Bonded with clay.
    • Dry sand casting: Sand undergoes baking prior usage.
    • Various other molding methods (as needed).

    Core Sands and Core Binders (Chapter 2.5.3)

    • Green sand is used for making cores, sometimes strengthened by binders.
    • Dry sand cores are made from silica sand.
    • Core binders are either organic (e.g., oils) or inorganic (e.g., minerals).

    Organic binders (Chapter 2.5.3)

    • These include common materials (e.g. core-oil from linseed oil, resins, and kerosene)
    • These enhance qualities of a material (e.g. workability, oxidation characteristics).

    Core Making Methods (Chapter 2.5.3.1)

    • Core blowers and extrusion machines are used.
    • Screw feed machines are used for creating uniform cylindrical cores.
    • Core driers are used for holding/supporting cores during baking.

    Melting and Pouring (Chapter 2.5.4)

    • Melting is the process of transforming metal into liquid form.
    • Pouring is carefully placing molten metal inside the mold.
    • Cleaning removes excess materials from the casting.
    • Inspection is done to ensure quality and specifications.

    Melting and Heat Treating Furnaces (Chapter 2.5.4.1)

    • Various types of furnaces are used in metal casting (e.g. electric arc, induction, and crucible furnaces are prevalent).
    • Furnace type is dependent on scale of operation.
    • Traditional, electric arc, induction and crucible are used.

    Vacuum Melting and Refining (Chapter 2.5.4.2)

    • Used for exceptionally pure metals in high-strength/high-temperature applications (e.g. turbine blades)
    • Involves locating furnace in an evacuated chamber to remove gases from the melted metal.
    • Expensive due to vacuum chamber/equipment.

    Cleaning and Inspection (Chapter 2.5.5)

    • Tumbling barrels: removes sand/scale using hard iron balls.
    • Air-blast cleaning units: use compressed air to remove materials from the casting.
    • High-pressure water cleaning methods are also used.

    Casting Design (Chapter 2.6)

    • Casting design is influenced by factors like metal solidification characteristics, foundry practices, and the metallurgy of the metal.

    Computers in Manufacturing Industries (Chapter 1.9)

    • Computer use in manufacturing is significant.
    • Increased efficiency through CAD-CAM.

    Forging (Chapter 3)

    • Forging is the oldest metal shaping process (used to make small objects where accuracy is not so important).
    • Forging is done using hammers.
    • Methods include hand forging, drop forging and machine forging.

    Applications of Forging (Chapter 3.2)

    • Forging is commonly used for carbon and alloy steels, wrought iron, copper-base, aluminum and magnesium alloys, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys and titanium).
    • Primarily used for aerospace grade materials.

    Common Hand Forging Tools (Chapter 3.3)

    • Tools used in hand forging (eg. Tongs, flatters, fullers, punches, rivet headers, chisels, hammers and swage blocks) for performing tasks such as cutting, moving or shaping the metal.

    Forging Operations (Chapter 3.4)

    • Drawing-down: Reduction of bar thickness.
    • Upsetting: Increasing cross-section of metal piece.
    • Flattening: producing a flat surface.
    • Swaging: Reducing the cross-section to size and shape.
    • Bending: Forming metal into an angle or curve.
    • Twisting: Shaping metal into a spiral shape.
    • Cutting: Using chisels to cut metals (hot or cold).

    Forge Welding (Chapter 3.5)

    • Joining two metal pieces by heating to plastic condition, followed by hammering/pressing them together.
    • Usually requires a flux to prevent oxide formation.

    Drop Forging (Chapter 3.6)

    • Using dies to produce high volumes of similar parts.
    • A cost-effective method for large quantities.

    Machine Forging (Chapter 3.7)

    • Larger jobs than drop forging
    • Uses power hammers for shaping and forming metal parts.

    Safety in Forging (Chapter 3.8)

    • Safety precautions are essential during forging operations. These include wearing aprons, using correct tongs and tools etc.
    • Avoiding loose hammer heads and leaving hot metal where people can touch it.

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