Manufacturing Engineering Questions & Answers – Electrochemical Machining

This set of Manufacturing Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Electrochemical Machining”.

1. Which of the following is un-conventional machining process?
a) Grinding
b) Milling
c) Turning
d) Electro chemical machining
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Answer: d
Explanation: Electro chemical machining is an un-conventional machining process used for large material removal from the surface using electricity generated due to chemical reactions.

2. Which of the following is conventional machining process?
a) Electro chemical machining
b) Milling
c) Electron discharge machining
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: Milling is a conventional machining process used for material removal from the surface.

3. In ECM, heavy electrical sparks are created.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Sparks are generated in EDM, by using high voltage current, for proper erosion of material.
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4. In ECM, tool does not touch the work piece.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Tool is very near to work piece but does not touch it in ECM.

5. Which of the following is correct about ECM?
a) Erosion of metal takes place as a reverse process of electroplating
b) Thermal stresses are induced
c) Mechanical stresses are induced
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: In ECM, erosion of metal takes place as reverse process of electroplating.
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6. Which of the following material cannot be machined using electro chemical machining?
a) Iron
b) Aluminum
c) Copper
d) Wood
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Answer: d
Explanation: Wood is a bad conductor of electricity and hence cannot be machined using electro chemical machining.

7. Which of the following material can be machined using electro chemical machining?
a) Iron
b) Rubber
c) Plastic
d) Wood
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Answer: a
Explanation: Iron is a good conductor of electricity and hence can be machined using electro chemical machining.
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8. Electrode gap in electro chemical machining is generally ranged from
a) 0.5 mm to 0.9 mm
b) 1.1 mm to 1.2 mm
c) 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm
d) 3.1 mm to 4.2 mm
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Answer: c
Explanation: Electrode gap in electro chemical machining is generally ranged from 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm.

9. Electrolytes used in ECM must posses
a) Low electrical conductivity
b) Low chemical stability
c) High electrical conductivity
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Electrolytes used in ECM must have high electrical conductivity.
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10. Which of the following is not a function of electrolyte in ECM?
a) It completes the circuit
b) It helps in electrochemical reaction
c) It carries away heat and waste product
d) It provide non reactive environment
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Answer: d
Explanation: Electrolyte provides reactive environment for chemical reactions to takes place.

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