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What is the primary purpose of a press in metal forming?
What is the primary purpose of a press in metal forming?
- To remove chips from the metal
- To cool the metal for shaping
- To shape or cut metal by applying mechanical force or pressure (correct)
- To heat the metal to a malleable temperature
In which temperature range is the press metal forming process usually carried out?
In which temperature range is the press metal forming process usually carried out?
- High temperature
- Low temperature
- Variable temperature
- Room temperature (correct)
What are the advantages of press metal forming?
What are the advantages of press metal forming?
- Low productivity of labour
- High cost of fabricated parts
- Low efficiency of technique
- Small weight of fabricated parts (correct)
Which sector extensively uses press metal forming for its production?
Which sector extensively uses press metal forming for its production?
What are the two broad groups of presses based on the source of power?
What are the two broad groups of presses based on the source of power?