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Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with cast iron?

  • Good casting property
  • High tensile strength (correct)
  • High wearing resistance
  • High compressive strength

    • What is the approximate carbon content range for mild steel?

  • 0.4 - 1.7%
  • 0.15 - 0.25% (correct)
  • 0.035 - 0.4%
  • 1.7 - 6.8%

    • Which type of steel is known for its high resistance to corrosion and oxidation?

  • Stainless Steel (correct)
  • High Carbon Steel
  • Mild Steel
  • Cold Rolled Steel

    • What is a typical application for soft-centered steel?

    <p>Moldboard and share of a plow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these carbon content ranges corresponds to a 'high carbon steel'?

    <p>Above 0.50% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of carbon found in structural steel?

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    Which of the following materials has the highest tensile strength according to the table?

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    What is the primary factor determining the lifespan and performance of agricultural machines?

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    Which of the following is an example of a non-ferrous metal?

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    Which aluminum alloy is known for being quenched at high temperature and then aged to increase strength?

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    What is a common application of brass, based on the text?

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    What is the ore from which aluminum is produced?

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    What is the typical temperature inside a blast furnace used for metal production?

    <p>3000 °C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which copper alloy contains tin as its primary alloying element?

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    Which of these materials is considered an organic material?

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    What is a 'sheet' of metal defined as, in terms of thickness?

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    What is a 'pig iron'?

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    According to the table, what is the Brinell hardness number for machinery steel?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a non-ferrous material?

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    What characteristic is NOT typically associated with metals?

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    What is the typical carbon content range of cast iron?

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    What is the characteristic of metal that demonstrates its ability to resist being pulled apart?

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    Which of the following best describes a metal's ability to be deformed when stretched?

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    If a metal bar is described as having a standard length of '20 ft or 6 meters', this characteristic relates most closely to which aspect?

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    Which material property describes a metal's ability to flow and join with other metals when in a liquid state?

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    What does the term 'malleability' describe in the context of a metal's mechanical properties?

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    Which of these is considered a physical property of metal?

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    What type of strength measures a material's resistance to being pulled apart?

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    A metal's resistance to permanent deformation is best described by which of the following properties?

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    Which material property allows a metal to return back to its original shape after an external force is removed?

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    Which of the following is NOT a typical application for rubber materials in engineering?

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    Which term best describes the ease with which a metal can be cut or machined?

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    What is the material property that indicates a metal's ability to withstand bending and twisting forces?

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    What is a primary characteristic of plastics that makes them suitable for a wide range of applications?

    <p>Resistance to deterioration by moisture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common application of fiber materials, particularly the oldest engineering fibers like jute, flax, and hemp?

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    Which material type is described as a non-crystalline or amorphous solid, often composed of silica, lime, and sodium carbonate?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a typical type of glass?

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    Flashcards

    Cast Iron

    A type of iron with 1.7-6.8% carbon content, known for its good casting properties and high wear resistance.

    Mild Steel

    Steel with 0.15-0.25% carbon, known for being malleable, easy to cut, and weld.

    High Carbon Steel

    Steel containing over 0.50% carbon, used for making springs and cutting tools due to its hardness.

    Stainless Steel

    An alloy containing 1% nickel and 11-14% chromium that resists corrosion and oxidation.

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    Cold Rolled Steel

    Medium carbon steel processed at room temperature for higher strength and hardness, used in machine parts.

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    Durability of Agricultural Machines

    The ability of machines to withstand wear and last over time, influenced by material quality.

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    Heavy Materials Impact

    The use of heavy materials can affect power requirements and overall machine performance.

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    Ferrous Metals

    Metals containing iron, such as cast iron and carbon steel, known for strength.

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    Non-Ferrous Metals

    Metals that do not contain iron, including aluminum and copper, often lighter and more resistant to corrosion.

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    Pure Metals

    Single element metals that are not a mixture, often too soft for commercial use.

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    Alloys

    Mixtures of two or more metals to enhance properties, like stainless steel or bronze.

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    Manufacturing Metals Process

    The process of extracting metals from ores using techniques like blast furnaces.

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    Metal Characteristics

    Traits of metals, such as hardness, conductivity, and high melting temperatures.

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    Fusibility

    The ability of a metal in liquid state to join with other metals easily.

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    Strength

    The resistance of a material to deformation under applied forces.

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    Tensile Strength

    The resistance of a material when being pulled apart.

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    Compressive Strength

    The resistance of a material to being squeezed together.

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    Elasticity

    The ability of a material to return to its original shape after deformation.

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    Thermoplastics

    Plastics that can be molded repeatedly upon heating.

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    Ceramics

    Materials ranging from glass to brick, known for their hardness and heat resistance.

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    Fibers

    The oldest engineering material used for textiles and reinforced products.

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    Z Strips

    A long metal sheet less than 12 inches wide.

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    Plate

    A metal piece thicker than 3/16 inches, usually 4' x 8'.

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    Metal Bars

    Metals in various shapes, usually 20 ft long.

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    Tubular Products

    Hollow metal shapes like pipes and tubes.

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    Ductility

    Ability of material to deform when stretched.

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    Hardness

    Material's resistance to penetration and deformation.

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    Toughness

    Material's ability to withstand bending and twisting.

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    Properties of Iron

    Iron has low carbon content (0.01%) and moderate tensile strength (2800 kg/cm).

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    Soft Steel

    Soft Steel has 0.10% carbon, tensile strength of 3500 kg/cm, and is malleable.

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    Machinery Steel

    Machinery Steel contains 0.40% carbon with a tensile strength of 5600 kg/cm.

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    Spring Steel

    Spring Steel has 0.75% carbon and less elongation (12%) for high flexibility.

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    Aluminum Alloy

    Aluminum Alloy is light, strong, and conducts heat and electricity well.

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    Brass Use

    Brass is a copper-zinc alloy (10-40% zinc) used in pipes and instruments.

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    Bronze Use

    Bronze is a copper-tin alloy (5-20% tin) used for springs and fittings.

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    Metal Sheets

    Metal sheets are rolled metals under 3/16 inch thick, measured by gauge number.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction

    • Agricultural machinery durability, service, and cost depend on the materials used in manufacturing process
    • Machines made from substandard materials wear out quickly
    • Heavy materials reduce power requirements and performance
    • Engineers need knowledge of materials' physical properties, processing, and effective utilization to minimize waste and spoilage

    Classifications

    • Metals:
      • Ferrous: Iron and steel (cast iron, carbon steel, alloy steel)
      • Non-ferrous: Aluminum, copper, magnesium
    • Non-Metals:
      • Inorganic: Glass, ceramics, plastics
      • Organic: Wood, rubber, leather, canvas

    Manufacturing Metals

    • Metal ores are extracted from the earth
    • Iron is produced from iron ore (hematite/magnetite), while copper from copper ore and Aluminum from bauxite
    • Blast furnaces combine iron ore, limestone, and coke at high temperatures (around 3000°C) to produce molten metal
    • Molten metal is separated into ladles for cooling to form pig iron
    • Pig iron is then melted and poured into molds to create iron, steel, and cast iron

    Metal Characteristics

    • Hard
    • Easy to shape
    • High melting temperature
    • Low specific heat
    • Good electrical conductivity
    • Good thermal conductivity
    • Ability to be deformed without fracture

    Classifications of Metal

    • Pure Metal: A single element, often too soft or lacking desired properties for commercial use
    • Alloys: Mixtures of two or more metals, creating new metals with improved properties (like stainless steel, bronze)

    Iron

    • Pure iron (ferrite): A base material for iron and steel production
    • Pig iron: Produced from hematite or magnetite ore by melting with limestone and coke
    • Cast iron: Contains 1.7-6.7% carbon, low cost, good casting properties, high compressive strength and wearing resistance, but is brittle and has lower tensile strength.

    Steel

    • Molten steel is cast into an ingot and then shaped (rolled, forged, hammered, pressed)
    • Structural steel (bars, cylinders, plates) are often used in machine frames
    • Soft Centered Steel - durable to shock because the mild steel layer in the center is more deformable and has higher wear resistance than the hard steel at the outside. Usually used in moldboards and plough shares
    • Low Carbon Steel: Carbon content below 0.25%, malleable, easy to cut and weld
    • Medium Carbon Steel: Carbon content 0.25-0.50%, used in structural and machinery steel
    • High Carbon Steel: Carbon content above 0.50%, used to make springs and tool steel
    • Mild Steel (MS): Contains carbon from 0.15 to 0.25%, malleable, easy to cut and weld.
    • Cold Rolled Steel (CRS): Medium carbon steel, used in machine parts needing strength and hardness (e.g., shafting).
    • Stainless Steel (SS): Contains 1% Ni, 11-14% Cr, 0.6% Mn, 0.6% Si. Highly resistant to corrosion and oxidation, used in valves, nozzles, and dairy equipment.

    Typical Properties of Iron and Steel

    • A table showing the properties of various steels according to Carbon content (e.g. Tensile strength, percentage of elongation, Brinell's hardness).

    Non-Ferrous

    • Metals excluding iron; e.g., copper, aluminum, magnesium, and zinc

    Aluminum Alloy

    • Outstanding characteristics: high strength, light weight, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and resistance to corrosion.
    • Y alloy: Strong casting alloy, used in cylinder heads and pistons.
    • Silmin: Casting alloy for cylinder heads and crankcases
    • Duralumin: Alloy with copper, magnesium, and manganese. Quenched at high temperatures and then aged to enhance strength and hardness.

    Aluminum Production

    • Description of the process using electrolytic and casting methods

    Copper and Its Alloys

    • High electrical and thermal conductivity, soft, good resistance to corrosion.
    • Brass: (10-40% zinc alloy) used in radiators, pipes, screens, and instrument parts.
    • Bronze: (5-20% tin alloy) used in bushings, springs, pipes, fittings, sprayers, and pumps.
    • Kelmet alloy: (20-40% lead alloy) used in diesel engine bearings

    Copper Production

    • Steps of copper production from ore (crushing, grinding, concentration, smelting, and electrolytic refining)

    Properties of Copper Alloy

    • A table summarizing properties and usage of copper alloys (e.g., brass, bronze, Kelmet).

    Metal Shapes

    • Sheets: Rolled metal, thin, in various sizes (width, length, gauge)
    • Strips: Thin, flat, less than 12 inches wide
    • Plates: Thick metal, larger sizes (width, length, thickness)

    Common Shapes of Metal Bars and Sheets

    • Illustrations of various structural shapes (hexagon, octagon, I-beam, H-beam, reinforcing bar, etc)

    Metal Bars

    • Metal bars, available in various shapes and lengths (20ft or 6 meters)
    • Used in different industries and applications

    Structural Shapes

    • The use of steel in structural components like angles, tees, and channels for agricultural machinery constructions
    • Specifications specify quantity, type, and dimension of parts

    Tubular Products

    -Hollow metal shapes (e.g. pipes and tubes) in round, square, and rectangular.

    • Specifications including shape, schedule, size and length

    Common Structural Shapes of Bars

    Illustrations of various common shapes of metal bars

    Properties of Metal

    • Physical properties: Characteristics of metals not influenced by external forces (color, density, weight, electrical and heat conductivity)
    • Mechanical properties: Characteristics of metals responding to applied external forces (tensile strength, yield strength, ductility, hardness, brittleness, compressibility, malleability, toughness)
    • Chemical properties: Characteristics regarding chemical reactions and compositions (resistance to corrosion)

    Mechanical Properties of Metal

    • Tensile strength: Maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking
    • Yield strength: Stress at which a material begins to deform permanently
    • Ductility: Ability to deform or stretch without breaking
    • Hardness: Resistance to penetration or deformation
    • Brittleness: Tendency to break under impact

    Additional Mechanical Properties

    • Compressive strength: Resistance to compression
    • Malleability: Ability to be shaped and formed by hammering
    • Toughness: Ability to withstand bending and twisting
    • Grain size: Microscopic measurement of metal’s grain structure influencing resistance to deformation and breaking
    • Machinability: Ease with which metals can be machined (cut, shaped)

    Additional Properties of Metal

    • Fusibility: Ability of metal to be melted and joined
    • Strength: Resistance to deformation

    Non-Metallic Materials

    • Wood: Includes sapwood (moisture-carrying) and heartwood (hard core)
    • Plastics: A large group of organic materials: molded shapes, light weight, resistant to moisture, low thermal conductivity, wide color range
    • Rubber: Extracted naturally; excellent at withstanding deformation; recovers quickly upon release of the force; has many applications in engineering like sealing, shock control, and production of various components
    • Ceramics: Include glass, ceramic oxides, glass ceramics, carbides, and nitrides (used in high-temperature applications or parts where extreme resistance to wear and tear is crucial)
    • Fibers: Plant/animal sources for ropes, containers, felt, paper, and heavy cloth. Metal fibers, glass fiber, aramid fibers (engineered fibers)

    Plastic Processing

    • Description of how plastic pellets are transformed into various forms through mechanical processing

    Polymer Processing

    • Description of process to create polymers from raw materials

    Examples

    • List of examples of acrylic, epoxy, fluoroplastic, nylon, phenolic resins, etc.

    Engineering Ceramics

    • Diverse group of materials including glass, ceramic oxides, and other similar materials.

    Fibers

    • A class of engineering materials (natural or synthetic) including jute, flax, hemp, metal fibers, Aramid, and glass fibers commonly used for reinforcement, support, rope making, and miscellaneous purposes

    Glass

    • A non-crystalline, amorphous solid, most often made from silica, lime, and soda
    • Various types of glass like soda-lime, borosilicate, etc., with differing properties

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