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101.

When compared to the conventional abrasive sawing, how many times faster is the MRR?(a) Twice(b) Thrice(c) Four(d) FiveI had been asked this question in my homework.My query is from EDM-Applications topic in section Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct option is (a) TWICE

Explanation: Electro DISCHARGE sawing cuts the WORK piece material at the rates which are twice that of conventional abrasive sawing METHOD.

102.

What happens to the fatigue strength of alloys if altered surfaces are produced in Electro discharge machining?(a) Increases(b) Reduces(c) Enhances(d) ImprovesI have been asked this question during a job interview.I need to ask this question from EDM-Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct option is (B) Reduces

The best I can explain: The altered surface layers that are PRODUCED in Electro discharge MACHINING, significantly reduces the fatigue STRENGTH of ALLOYS.

103.

What are the values of thickness of recast layers in Electro discharge machining?(a) 0.001 to 0.025 µm(b) 0.01 to 0.25 µm(c) 1 to 25 µm(d) 10 to 250 µmThe question was posed to me in quiz.This question is from EDM-Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct ANSWER is (C) 1 to 25 µm

The best I can explain: In Electro discharge machining, the VALUE of thickness of RECAST layers ranges from 1 to 25 µm.

104.

What is the value of thickness of recast layer obtained when power of 5 µJ is given?(a) 1 µm(b) 3 µm(c) 5 µm(d) 7 µmI had been asked this question in an international level competition.My question is from EDM-Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (a) 1 µm

The best explanation: When a POWER of 5 µJ is given, recast layer thickness of 1 µm is OBTAINED.

105.

How much extra tolerances are achieved when we choose proper variables?(a) ± 5 mm(b) ± 10 mm(c) ± 15 mm(d) ± 20 mmThe question was asked in an international level competition.The question is from EDM-Surface Integrity in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right answer is (a) ± 5 mm

The BEST I can explain: EXTRA TOLERANCES of ± 5 mm are obtained with a proper choice of process VARIABLES.

106.

What is the relation between the melting point and the material removal rate?(a) Directly Proportional(b) Inversely proportional(c) Indirectly proportional(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My doubt stems from EDM-Material Removal Rate in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (b) Inversely proportional

The explanation is: In Electro discharge MACHINING, MATERIAL removal RATE is inversely proportional to the melting point.
107.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding materials used in Electro discharge machining.(a) “In metals, copper graphite has less electrical conductivity than graphite.”(b) True(c) FalseThis question was posed to me in an interview.The doubt is from EDM-Machining System in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct OPTION is (B) True

The EXPLANATION: Copper graphite has better electrical CONDUCTIVITY than graphite.

108.

When the electrode gap is too small or electrodes are in contact, how much material is removed?(a) 10%(b) 20%(c) 30%(d) No material removedI got this question in a national level competition.My doubt is from EDM-Mechanism of Material Removal topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct CHOICE is (d) No material removed

To EXPLAIN I would say: When electrodes come in contact with ONE ANOTHER, short circuits occur and material removed is not possible.

109.

Between what values mentioned below, do the discharges and sparks usually vary?(a) 1 and 10,000(b) 500 and 500,000(c) 500,000 and 1,000,000(d) None of the mentionedThe question was asked in an interview for internship.My question is taken from EDM-Mechanism of Material Removal in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct option is (b) 500 and 500,000

For EXPLANATION: Frequency of DISCHARGES or sparks GENERALLY VARY between 500 and 500,000 sparks per second.

110.

Which of the following mechanisms is used for material removal?(a) Electro discharge erosion(b) Magnetic abrasion(c) Electro chemical dissolution(d) Mechanical erosionThe question was posed to me in an interview for job.I want to ask this question from Electro Discharge Machining-Introduction topic in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (a) Electro DISCHARGE erosion

The explanation: Material is removed by electro-discharge erosion (EDE) in EDM.
111.

How much distortion is produced while machining using PBM?(a) 10%(b) 20%(c) 30%(d) No distortion is producedThe question was asked in a job interview.This is a very interesting question from PBM in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) No distortion is produced

The EXPLANATION is: Heat does not penetrate more than few MICRONS from the edges of the CUTS produced by machining USING PBM that produce no distortion.
112.

What is the frequency of the pulse of electrons used in EBM process?(a) 10 Hz(b) 10^2 Hz(c) 10^3 Hz(d) 10^4 HzI had been asked this question in a national level competition.Enquiry is from Electronbeam Machining-Introduction, Equipment and Material removal in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» RIGHT choice is (d) 10^4 HZ

Easiest EXPLANATION: A pulsed electron beam at 10^4 Hz reduces the temperature of the WORK piece OUTSIDE the region being machined.
113.

Which of the following lasers is used for organics and non-metallic materials in LBM?(a) CO2 + gas assisted(b) Pulsed CO2(c) Nd-YAG(d) RubyI got this question in an online interview.Question is from LBM-Applications in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right option is (b) PULSED CO2

For explanation I would say: Pulsed CO2 LASER is used for organics and non-metallic MATERIALS in Laser beam MACHINING process.

114.

Which of the following lasers is used for cutting thick materials in LBM?(a) CO2 + gas assisted(b) CO2 only(c) Nd-YAG(d) RubyI have been asked this question during an online exam.My enquiry is from LBM-Applications topic in section Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct option is (a) CO2 + gas assisted

The best EXPLANATION: CO2 + gas assisted laser is used for cutting THICKER materials in Laser BEAM machining PROCESS.

115.

What are the values of entrance angles that vary in Laser drilling process?(a) 0.1 – 1 ^oC(b) 1 – 5 ^oC(c) 15 – 90 ^oC(d) 90 – 150 ^oCThis question was addressed to me in class test.Enquiry is from LBM-Applications topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right choice is (C) 15 – 90 ^oC

Easy EXPLANATION: Values of the ENTRANCE angles in Laser drilling process range between 15 – 90 ^oC.

116.

The hole size in direct drilling depend up on which of the factors below?(a) Input power(b) Focusing adjustments(c) Input power & Focusing adjustments(d) None of the mentionedI got this question in an interview.My doubt stems from LBM-Applications topic in section Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right CHOICE is (c) Input power & Focusing adjustments

Explanation: The HOLE size in the DIRECT drilling method of Laser drilling PROCESS, depend on input power and focusing adjustments.

117.

What happens to the Electro discharge machining process under unfavourable working conditions?(a) Will remain stable(b) Explosion may occur(c) Machining rate increases(d) Nothing happensThis question was addressed to me during a job interview.My doubt is from EDM-Process Control, Automation, Environmental Impact in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct choice is (B) Explosion may occur

Explanation: Explosion occurs if Electro DISCHARGE machining is DONE under unfavourable process variables and CONDITIONS.

118.

What happens when the heat is diffused into bulk material?(a) Phase change occurs(b) Melting occurs(c) Vaporization may take place(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in a national level competition.My enquiry is from LBM-Material Removal topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct option is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: The heat DIFFUSION into BULK material CAUSES phase change, melting or VAPORIZATION in the MATERIALS.

119.

What are the values of hole diameters obtained using Wire electro discharge grinding?(a) 1 µm(b) 3 µm(c) 5 µm(d) 7 µmI got this question during an interview for a job.This interesting question is from EDM-Applications topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct CHOICE is (c) 5 µm

Easiest EXPLANATION: Values of hole diameters up to 5 µm can be obtained using Wire electro discharge GRINDING process.

120.

What happens to the machine capital cost in EDT when there is an increase in tool quantity?(a) Decreases(b) Increases(c) Remains same(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from EDM-Applications in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct answer is (b) INCREASES

For explanation I WOULD say: With increase in TOOLS quantity machine COST increases but texturing cost REDUCES.

121.

What are the spindle rotation speeds used in EDT?(a) 1 to 4 rpm(b) 10 to 40 rpm(c) 20 to 60 rpm(d) 30 to 90 rpmThis question was addressed to me during an online interview.I need to ask this question from EDM-Applications in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct answer is (b) 10 to 40 RPM

Easy explanation: SPINDLE rotation speeds for EDT process RANGE from 10 to 40 rpm.

122.

Which of the following materials can be machined using Electro discharge machining?(a) Heat resistant alloys(b) Super alloys(c) Carbides(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an online quiz.I'd like to ask this question from EDM-Applications in section Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned

For explanation: EDM is USED to MACHINE MATERIALS such as CARBIDES, HEAT resistant and super alloys which are difficult-to-machine materials.

123.

Which methods below, are used for introducing the dielectric in machining gap?(a) Normal flow(b) Reverse flow(c) Jet flushing(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an online quiz.This intriguing question comes from EDM-Machining System in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right OPTION is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: Four METHODS NAMELY normal flow, REVERSE flow, JET flushing and immersion flushing are used for introducing dielectric.

124.

Which components mentioned below are affected due to arcs?(a) Work piece(b) Tool(c) Work piece & Tool(d) None of the mentionedI got this question in unit test.My question comes from EDM-Mechanism of Material Removal in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct option is (C) WORK piece & Tool

For EXPLANATION I WOULD say: Arcs are believed to occur at same SPOTS on electrode surfaces which damage both tool and work piece.

125.

Quality of hole produced by orbiting motion is _________ to that obtained by using stationary electrode.(a) Inferior(b) Superior(c) Lower(d) All of the mentionedThe question was asked at a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of EDM-Machining System topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct choice is (b) Superior

To EXPLAIN I would say: QUALITY of hole PRODUCED by orbiting motion is superior to that OBTAINED by using stationary ELECTRODE.

126.

What happens when the electron current predominates in the discharge?(a) More anodic removal(b) More cathodic removal(c) Remains same(d) All of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.My question is from EDM-Mechanism of Material Removal topic in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) More anodic removal

Easy explanation: When electron current PREDOMINATES the electrical DISCHARGE, anodic MATERIAL removal is greater than cathodic material.
127.

What are the disadvantages of PBM?(a) Large power supplies(b) Heat produced(c) Toxic fumes produced(d) All of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My question comes from PBM in section Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: Large power for more thick MATERIALS, PRODUCTION of heat and TOXIC fumes are some of the main DISADVANTAGES of PBM.

128.

How much thickness of cracks may arise beyond HAZ due to rapid cooling?(a) 1.6 mm(b) 2.6 mm(c) 3.6 mm(d) 4.6 mmThe question was posed to me in an interview for job.My question is based upon PBM in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct OPTION is (a) 1.6 mm

For explanation I would SAY: The cracks due to rapid cooling in PBM may extend BEYOND HAZ to a thickness of 1.6 mm.

129.

How are the production times for a material in electron beam machining?(a) Very small(b) Small(c) Moderate(d) LongI have been asked this question in an interview for internship.The origin of the question is EBM-Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right option is (d) Long

The best explanation: In ELECTRON beam MACHINING, long PRODUCTION times are REQUIRED due to the GENERATION of vacuum in the chamber for machining purpose.

130.

How much amount of tapers are occurred in Laser drilled holes?(a) No taper(b) Negligible amount of taper(c) Some amount(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in a job interview.Query is from LBM-Advantages and Limitations in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» CORRECT answer is (C) Some amount

Best explanation: TAPERS are generally occurred in the direct DRILLING of HOLES using Laser beam machining.
131.

How are the machining times in Laser beam machining?(a) Very slow machining times(b) Slow machining times(c) Moderate machining times(d) Fast machining timesThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.The above asked question is from LBM-Advantages and Limitations in section Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The CORRECT OPTION is (d) FAST machining TIMES

For explanation I would say: Machining is very much rapid and the setup times are economical in Laser beam machining.

132.

What are the values of wavelengths of Excimer laser used in LBM?(a) 100 – 200 nm(b) 200 – 500 nm(c) 600 – 700 nm(d) 800 – 900 nmI have been asked this question during an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Laser Beam Machining-Introduction in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct answer is (b) 200 – 500 nm

To explain I WOULD say: The WAVELENGTHS of Excimer laser used in LBM RANGE from 200 – 500 nm.

133.

Which of the following are the properties of a laser?(a) Highly collimated(b) Monochromatic(c) Coherent light beam(d) All of the mentionedThe question was asked in my homework.This question is from Laser Beam Machining-Introduction in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct option is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: Highly collimated, high MONOCHROMATICITY and the coherence of the LIGHT beam are the properties of a LASER.

134.

What is the wavelength value of neutral gas laser used in LBM?(a) 633 nm(b) 694 nm(c) 856 nm(d) 1064 nmI had been asked this question during an interview.Query is from Laser Beam Machining-Introduction topic in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct option is (a) 633 nm

The explanation: The VALUE of WAVE LENGTH of Neutral GAS laser used in Laser beam MACHINING is 633 nm.

135.

What are the values of current amplitudes used in EDT?(a) 0.2 to 1 A(b) 2 to 10 A(c) 20 to 100 A(d) 40 to 200 AI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question comes from EDM-Applications topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct choice is (B) 2 to 10 A

Easiest EXPLANATION: The VALUES of current amplitudes in EDT range from 2 to 10 A.

136.

Manufacturing of tool electrode undergoes which of the following processes?(a) Milling(b) Turning(c) Finishing(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from EDM-Process Control, Automation, Environmental Impact in section Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (d) All of the mentioned

Best EXPLANATION: The tool electrode MANUFACTURING used in EDM has to undergo the basic production processes such as milling, turning and finishing.
137.

While machining insulating ceramic materials using EDM, where is the sheet metal placed?(a) Over material(b) Below material(c) Under material(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question in a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of EDM-Applications in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) Over MATERIAL

Easy EXPLANATION: SHEET metal is placed over the material in machining of insulating materials using EDM.
138.

Which of the following industries use wire EDM for different applications?(a) Chemical industry(b) Aerospace industry(c) Automobile industry(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in a job interview.The doubt is from EDM-Applications topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct option is (d) All of the mentioned

For explanation I WOULD say: Industries such as chemical, AEROSPACE, automobile, nuclear etc.., USE wire EDM for a WIDE VARIETY of applications in their industries.

139.

Which motion of tool is used for machining spherical surfaces in Electro discharge machining?(a) Oscillatory(b) Vibratory(c) Rotary(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in class test.Query is from EDM-Applications topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» CORRECT choice is (c) ROTARY

The explanation is: The rotary motion TOOL is USED for MACHINING spherical surfaces of conducting ceramic materials in EDM.
140.

Copper has _________ Electro discharge machining wear and _________ conductivity.(a) Good, better(b) Good, worse(c) Bad, better(d) Bad, worseI got this question in exam.Origin of the question is EDM-Machining System in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» CORRECT option is (a) Good, better

For explanation: Cu is the metal which has better CONDUCTIVITY and good ELECTRO discharge machining WEAR.
141.

What are the surface roughness values obtained while machining spherical surfaces using Electro discharge machining?(a)

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Correct choice is (a) <0.1 µm

The best I can explain: The SURFACE roughness values OBTAINED while machining of spherical SURFACES are <0.1 µm in Electro DISCHARGE machining.

142.

Which of the following materials are used as electrodes in EDM?(a) Graphite(b) Copper(c) Brass(d) All of the mentionedThe question was asked in final exam.This interesting question is from EDM-Machining System in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain: All the materials mentioned above, can be used as ELECTRODES in ELECTRO DISCHARGE MACHINING.

143.

The layer formed when unexpelled molten metal solidifies is known as _______________(a) Reabsorbed layer(b) Recast layer(c) Unevaporated layer(d) Condensed layerThe question was posed to me in quiz.This interesting question is from EDM-Mechanism of Material Removal topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct option is (B) Recast LAYER

Explanation: UNEXPELLED MOLTEN metal solidifies to FORM a layer known as recast layer.

144.

What is the value of order of frequency applied between the two electrodes in EDM?(a) 1 kHz(b) 3 kHz(c) 5 kHz(d) 7 kHzThe question was posed to me during an interview.The query is from EDM-Mechanism of Material Removal topic in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct choice is (c) 5 kHz

Best EXPLANATION: The MAGNITUDE of frequency APPLIED between the ELECTRODES in EDM is about 5 kHz.

145.

What are the values of pressure of the plasma in EDM?(a) Up to 2 atm(b) Up to 20 atm(c) Up to 200 atm(d) Up to 2000 atmThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.My question is taken from EDM-Mechanism of Material Removal topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

Answer» RIGHT answer is (c) Up to 200 atm

The BEST EXPLANATION: Pressure on the plasma CHANNEL rises to values as high as 200 atm when dielectric evaporates.
146.

The slope of the side walls depends on which of the following factors?(a) Voltage supply(b) Angle of incidence(c) Flux(d) Current densityI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of IBM-Surface effects and Applications topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct CHOICE is (b) Angle of incidence

To elaborate: The SLOPE of the sidewalls of the SURFACE and its surface finish depend on the angle of incidence.

147.

What are the accuracy levels that are obtained by using IBM?(a) ± 1.0%(b) ± 2.0%(c) ± 3.0%(d) ± 4.0%This question was posed to me in an internship interview.I would like to ask this question from IBM-Surface effects and Applications topic in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Right ANSWER is (a) ± 1.0%

For explanation: The ACCURACY levels that are obtained when MACHINED the WORK piece using IBM is about ± 1.0 %.

148.

What is the maximum thickness of the walls of tube machined using plasma arc?(a) 10 mm(b) 30 mm(c) 50 mm(d) 70 mmI got this question in examination.My query is from PBM topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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The correct answer is (c) 50 MM

Explanation: The MAXIMUM thickness of the wall TUBES that can be PRODUCED USING PBM is about 50 mm.

149.

What is the value of specific energy used in Plasma beam machining process?(a) 100 W/(cm^3-min)(b) 200 W/(cm^3-min)(c) 300 W/(cm^3-min)(d) 400 W/(cm^3-min)This question was addressed to me at a job interview.I'd like to ask this question from Plasma Beam Machining-Introduction And Machining system in portion Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct CHOICE is (a) 100 W/(cm^3-min)

For explanation: The VALUE of the SPECIFIC energy used in Plasma beam machining PROCESS is about 100 W/(cm^3-min).

150.

What is the value of velocity of plasma jet in Plasma beam machining?(a) 100 m/sec(b) 300 m/sec(c) 400 m/sec(d) 500 m/secThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.This key question is from Plasma Beam Machining-Introduction And Machining system topic in division Thermal Processes of Advanced Machining

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Correct ANSWER is (d) 500 m/sec

Easiest explanation: The VALUE of the VELOCITY of the PLASMA JET in Plasma beam machining is about 500 m/sec.