Advanced Machining Process Questions and Answers - AJM – Material Removal and Process paramters

1. As the abrasive flow rate increases, what happens to the volumetric removal rate?
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Increase and then decrease
d) Decrease and then increase

Answer: c
Explanation: In AJM, volumetric removal rate increases up to a level and then decreases

2. What is the value of abrasive grain flow rate in Abrasive jet machining?
a) 0.1 – 2 g/min
b) 3 – 20 g/min
c) 30 – 56 g/min
d) 68 – 85 g/min

Answer: b
Explanation: Abrasive grain flow rate is between 3 – 20 g/min, in AJM.

3. What must be the velocity of the carrier gas that carries the abrasive particles?
a) 10 – 50 m/sec
b) 50 – 150 m/sec
c) 150 –300 m/sec
d) 300 – 500 m/sec

Answer: c
Explanation: Velocity of abrasive carrier gas must be between 150 – 300 m/sec.

4. What is the value of carrier gas flow rate in Abrasive jet machining?
a) 6 L/min
b) 17 L/min
c) 28 L/min
d) 39 L/min

Answer: c
Explanation: In Abrasive jet machining, the flow rate of abrasive carrier gas is around 28 L/min.

5. Which of the following material/s cannot be used for making of nozzle in Abrasive jet machining?
a) Tungsten Carbide
b) Steel alloy
c) Sapphire
d) Synthetic sapphire

Answer: b
Explanation: Nozzle in Abrasive jet machining is made up of sapphire or WC

6. Which of the following values, does the diameter of the nozzle lies between?
a) 0.01 – 0.10 mm
b) 0.30 – 0.50 mm
c) 0.70 – 0.90 mm
d) 1.10 – 1.50 mm

Answer: b
Explanation: In AJM, Diameter of the nozzle ranges between 0.30 – 0.50 mm.

7. What is the life of Tungsten carbide material nozzle?
a) 1 – 8 hrs
b) 2 – 5 hrs
c) 10 – 15 hrs
d) 25 – 40 hrs

Answer: c
Explanation: Nozzle made up of WC material has a life period which range between 10 – 15 hrs

8. In AJM, what is the life of synthetic sapphire material nozzle?
a) 100 hrs
b) 300 hrs
c) 500 hrs
d) 700 hrs

Answer: b
Explanation: Nozzle made up of synthetic sapphire material has a life period which is about 300 hrs.

9. What are the tolerance limit values in Abrasive water jet machining?
a) ± 0.01 mm
b) ± 0.03 mm
c) ± 0.05 mm
d) ± 0.07 mm

Answer: c
Explanation: In Abrasive jet machining, tolerance limit values range between ± 0.05 mm

10. In AJM, surface roughness value will vary between which values?
a) 0.01 – 0.10 µm
b) 0.15 – 1.5 µm
c) 2.0 – 5.0 µm
d) 7.0 – 10.0 µm

Answer: b
Explanation: Surface roughness value in AJM varies between 0.15 – 1.5 µm, depending on grain size.