Precision Machining Final
A measure of dispersion that uses the largest and smallest measurements of a sampling is the: a) Range b) Mean c) Median d) Mode e) Radian
A
Sampling plans contribute to a quality control process by: a) Providing an acceptable representation of all the parts produced b) Providing a list of acceptable measuring tools c) Defining tolerances regardless of the print tolerances d) Creating error margins in capability ratios
A
Small chips left on the spindle nose of the lathe should be cleaned to avoid: a) Run out on work holding devices b) Scratches on the workpiece c) Symmetry of shapes d) Faceplate alignment
A
Surface finish is checked with: a) Comparison chart b) Digital height gage and indicator c) Optical comparator d) Optivisor
A
The first course of action to take if a material (solid) becomes lodged in the eye is to: a) Pull the top lid over the bottom lid b) Use a magnet to attract the object c) Rub the eye in a circular motion d) Use light air pressure to blow out the debris
A
The most accurate method for aligning a vise mounted on a vertical mill table is to: a) Use a dial indicator mounted on the quill or in a collet b) Use a scale and measure distances c) Use keys mounted on the bottom of the vise fitting the slots d) Use calipers, perform triangulation and apply roll pins
A
What is the most common type of surface finish callout? a) Roughness b) Waviness c) Cut band length d) Lay
A
What is the root cause of warping when grinding long slender pieces? a) Heat checking due to a hard wheel b) The structure of the wheel is too open c) Loose or cracked diamond used for wheel dressing d) Vibration of the work piece during the grinding operation
A
When working on machinery producing flying chips, the most important personal protection equipment a machinist must wear is: a) Safety glasses b) Ear plugs c) Gloves d) Steel-toed work boots
A
Which of the following colors is not found on an HMIS label? a) Green b) Blue c) Red d) Yellow
A
Which of the following combinations of gage blocks (from an 81-block set) can be used to gage a length of 0.9528 inches? a) 0.1008, 0.102, 0.750 b) 0.152, 0.1008, 0.600 c) 0.1008, 0.852 d) 0.1008, 0.352, 0.500
A
A part is considered a reject when: a) All the dimensions are in tolerance b) Dimensions are out of tolerance c) The daily production rate is not achieved d) The part fails to be inspected in an 8-hour shift
B
Continuous improvement and teamwork: a) Increase the work load b) Increase production and profitability c) Are used only in first piece inspections d) Decrease production and increase rejects
B
General maintenance information for machine tools and machine work area can be found: a) On the inspection and sampling plan b) In a general maintenance manual c) On the capability report d) In the production work instructions
B
Government safety regulation state that a person must wear a ________ when working on material stored overhead using cranes or hoists. a) Tarsal protector on the work shoes b) Hard hat c) Insulated gloves d) Ear plugs or muffs
B
Grease guns are used to insert grease into: a) Ways of a lathe bed b) Zerk fittings on machine tools c) The short taper of a cam lock spindle nose d) The T-slots of a vertical mill
B
If a vertical mill table is loose and has side play, the best solution to alleviate side play is to: a) Tighten the clamps that lock the table b) Tighten the taper gib adjustment c) Loosen the taper gib adjustment d) Use a parallel clamp and angle plate to eliminate any movement
B
Reamers cutting oversize due to built up edges may be caused by: a) A slow feed rate b) Excessive stock allowance c) Sharp cutting edges d) Flute lengths
B
The best technique for milling on a vertical mill that is not equipped with an automatic table is to: a) Climb mill b) Conventional mill c) Peck mill d) Spotface mill
B
The first action to take with a bleeding wound is to: a) Stop the bleeding by applying cotton b) Stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the wound c) Apply pressure to the nearest artery d) Apply a tourniquet
B
The first thing to do when constructing an inspection plan is to: a) Check the machine tool for accuracy b) Select the critical and important dimensions to inspect c) Select the measuring instruments d) Construct SPC charts for all dimensions
B
The print calls for a 0.375 ± 0.005 wide X 0.125 ± 0.005 deep slot to be milled. The best procedure is to: a) Use a 0.375 diameter end mill with a single pass b) Use a 0.250 diameter end mill to a depth of 0.100 and then use a 0.375 diameter end mill at a depth of 0.125 inches c) Use a 0.375 diameter end mill at a depth of 0.125 inches and make two passes within .250 diameter end mill to obtain the 0.375-inch width d) EDM the slots with an electrode since a mill cannot hold the specified tolerances
B
Tight threads produced by a tapping operation may be caused by: a) Material springback b) Tap wear c) Large tap hole diameter d) The tap cutting edges being too sharp
B
To indicate an angled surface and make that surface parallel to a surface plate, the machinist would use a __________. a) Angle plate and plate protractor b) Sine plate c) Machinist vise d) V-block and indicator
B
What is the gage block height for an angle of 9 degrees on a 10-inch sine plate? a) 0.7822 inches b) 1.5643 inches c) 3.1287 inches d) 0.4693 inches
B
What is the most common injury that may occur during a filing operation? a) Slivers from pinning b) Being stabbed with the tang (file without a handle) c) Scratches from holding the file d) Stiff fingers from filing too slow
B
When dressing the grinding wheel, the diamond dresser should be located on the: a) Infeed side of the wheel rotation (right side) b) Outfeed side of the wheel rotation (left side) c) Bottom dead center of the wheel d) Chuck at any convenient location
B
A sampling is referred to as a: a) Total population of parts b) Number of defects in a shift c) Samples taken from a machine over a period of time d) The number of parts that meet all dimensions
C
Dial bore gages are used to measure: a) Tapered shafts b) Internal threads c) Holes d) Bosses and pads
C
Oily rags and wipes are stored in a red fireproof can with a lid to prevent: a) Obnoxious smells b) Oil from seeping on the floor c) Fires through spontaneous combustion d) Customers from thinking the plant is unclean
C
Pinning refers to: a) Back filing b) Cross filing c) Loading the file with metal chips d) Draw filing unloading
C
The acronym HMIS stands for: a) Hazardous Methods Instructional Safety b) High Maintenance Inspection Survey c) Hazardous Materials Information System d) High Speed Machining Informational Status
C
The acronym for the government agency that regulate safety is: a) USFS b) DECCA c) OSHA d) OCAW
C
The best lubricant to prevent wear and increase cutting efficiency for tapping common steels is: a) Mineral oil b) Kerosene c) Sulfur-based oil d) Air jet
C
The best way to clean the chips out of a file is to use: a) An air gun b) Brush c) File card d) Chalk
C
The most important factor in selecting measuring tools for inspection is: a) Access to measuring equipment b) Process capability of the part in assembly c) Tolerancing of dimensions to inspect d) Verification of the sampling plan
C
The process plan specifies tooling to be used by indicating: a) Tolerances on dimensions b) Machine maintenance procedures c) Tooling diameters and sizes d) Lubrication procedures
C
The threshold limit value (TLV) is defined as: a) The point at which a chemical becomes flammable b) The greatest amount of a chemical liquid that can be stored in barrels c) The safe limit of unprotected exposure to a material d) The threshold temperature for explosion
C
To check the height of multiple parts with gage blocks, a machinist would use a: a) Digital height gage b) Depth micrometer c) Dial indicator and digital height gage d) Vernier caliper and telescoping gage
C
To lubricate the ways of a lathe, the gibs of a mill, or the cross slide of a grinder: a) Use a grease gun with lithium grease b) Use inserts made of self lubricating metal c) Use lubricant found in central lubricating systems ("one shots") d) Use chalk as a lubricant since it doesn't attract dirt
C
What does the acronym FN represent? a) Fast fit b) Frontal fit c) Force fit d) Fundamental fit
C
What is the range of the following sampling: {0.345, 0.382, 0.353, 0.380, 0.377}: a) 0.017 b) 0.025 c) 0.037 d) 0.005
C
When operating a lathe, long hair, dangling jewelry or loose clothes can: a) Have no effect on the operation b) Obstruct the view of the operation c) Become caught in the lathe pulling the operator toward the machine d) Become dirty from oil and chips
C
Which one of the following procedures is a safe procedure for a milling operation? a) Using an air gun to clean the chips off the mill table b) Measure the part with the cutter rotating but away from the part c) Adjusting the work only when the cutter is stopped d) Extending the tool and quill to achieve a maximum length
C
A machinist wants to find the proper type of lubrication, schedule and recommended maintenance practices for the headstock of a lathe. The best source to find this information is: a) Piece part work instructions and inspection plan b) FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) c) Control Plan d) Preventative maintenance schedule and machine manual e) Tooling and Manufacturing Engineer's Handbook
D
A reaming operation produces finish tears. The cause of the tears is: a) Newly sharpened reamers b) Insufficient stock allowance c) Feeding too slow d) A reamer with a worn tip
D
Files should be stored: a) With end mills, drills, and other cutting tools b) In a large wooden box close to the bench area c) One file 180º from the other file d) In a toolbox separated from each other
D
Inspection plans are needed to: a) Coordinate inspection procedures b) Identify measuring tools c) Check dimensions in a repeatable and reliable way d) All of the above e) Only a and c
D
The acronym MSDS means: a) Manual Safety Data System b) Multiple System Diagnostic Sheet c) Machine Shop Disposal System d) Material Safety Data Sheet
D
The best technique for lifting is to: a) Keep the legs straight and use only the back b) Keep feet as wide as possible c) Keep arms straight d) Lift with the legs and keep the back straight e) Lift with the arms only
D
The clearance for a counterbore pilot should be: a) 0.000 to 0.0005 inches b) 0.020 to 0.030 inches c) 0.031 to 0.062 inches d) 0.002 to 0.005 inc hes
D
The process of displacing air between gage blocks for accurate measurements is called: a) Smoothing b) Honing c) Lapping d) Wringing
D
The safest way to remove chips from a lathe or milling machine is to use a: a) Air hose and high pressure nozzle b) Glove covering the operator's hand c) Shop rag soaked in solvent d) Brush
D
Thread percentage is dependent on the: a) Major diameter of the thread b) Number of threads per inch c) Thread angle d) Tap hole diameter
D
Tough material causes accelerated tool wear. Machinists can __________ to reduce tool wear and possible tool breakage. a) Switch tooling to non-coated high speed steel end mills b) Increase the spindle speed c) Increase the spindle speed and feed d) Decrease the spindle speed
D
What sizes of gage pins would a machinist need for a dimension of 3/32 ± 1/64th inches for a go/no go gage setup (rounded to three places)? a) 0.332/0.312 b) 0.110/0.094 c) 0.094/0.078 d) 0.110/0.078
D
Which of the following is not found on an X-bar and R control chart? a) Mean b) Upper control limit c) Lower control limit d) Capability ratio
D
Which of the following items is a tool for continuous improvement? a) Inspection plan b) Problem solving methodology c) SPC charts d) All of the above e) Only a and c
D
A surface finish symbol is as follows: —— 15 / — / a) The surface finish is 0.015 inches b) The surface finish is finer than a callout of 10 c) The surface finish is 15 millimeters d) The surface finish is rougher than a callout of 25 e) The surface finish is 15 micro inches
E
MSDS information on new chemicals and materials found in the workplace can be reviewed and discussed at: a) Right to Know seminars and classes b) Safety meetings c) Performance reviews d) Exit interviews e) A and B are correct
E
What feature of a thread is checked with a thread micrometer? a) Major diameter b) Minor diameter c) Crest radius d) Root radius e) Pitch diameter
E
What is the allowance for a shaft measuring one inch in diameter with an RC6 sliding fit (in inches)? a) + 0.001 b) + 0.004 c) - 0.004 d) - 0.001 e) - 0.003
E