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ME8073 - UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES
Multi Choice Questions (MCQ)
UNIT IV - ADVANCED NANO FINISHING PROCESSES
[Syllabus]
[ Abrasive flow machining, chemo-mechanical polishing, magnetic abrasive finishing,
magneto rheological finishing, magneto rheological abrasive flow finishing their working
principles, equipments, effect of process parameters, applications, advantages and
limitations]
Magnetic Abrasive Finishing – Introduction
1. In this type of machining, machining forces are controlled by which of the following
fields?
a) Magnetic field
b) Electric field
c) Radiative field
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: In this machining, the magnetic field controls all the major forces of machining.
2. Which of the following type of tools, are required for magnetic field assisted polishing?
a) Rigid tools
b) Expensive tools
c) Magnetic tools
d) Ultra precession tools
Answer: c
Explanation: Magnetic field assisted polishing requires only magnetic machining elements,
for the purpose of machining.
3. Which of the following is not a magnetic field assisted machining process?
a) Electro-plating process
b) Magnetic abrasive finishing
c) Magnetic float polishing
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: There are only two types of magnetic field assisted polishing: Magnetic
abrasive machining and Magnetic float polishing.
4. In the advanced machining processes, what is the full form of MAF?
a) Magnet Automated Finishing
b) Magnetic Abrasive Finishing
c) Magnet Assisted Floating
d) Magnetic Association for Floating
Answer: b
Explanation: In advanced machining processes, full form of MAF is Magnetic Abrasive
Finishing.
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5. In Magnetic abrasive finishing, which of the following particles do not contribute to the
material removal?
a) Abrasive particles
b) Magnetic particles
c) Non-magnetic particles
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: Material is removed by colloidal dispersion of the magnetic particles in abrasive
particles.
6. Which of the following motions are opted, in order to carry on with the Magnetic abrasive
finishing?
a) Rotary motion
b) Oscillatory motion
c) Vibratory motion
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the motions mentioned above, are needed for machining parts in MAF.
7. Magnetic Abrasive finishing is used for which of the following application/s?
a) Surface finishing
b) Cutting
c) Drilling
d) Boring
Answer: a
Explanation: Magnetic abrasive finishing is a process, which is opted for finishing of parts
that are already machined on the other machines.
7. Which is the place, where Magnetic field assisted polishing was invented?
a) The United States of America
b) The United Arab Emirates
c) Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
d) Japan
Answer: a
Explanation: Magnetic field assisted polishing was invented in the United States of America.
8. Which of the following processes cannot be machined using Magnetic abrasive
finishing?
a) Surface finishing
b) Surface polishing
c) Hole Drilling
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: Holes drilling is one of the processes that cannot be done using Magnetic
Abrasive Finishing
MAF – Machining System
9. Which of the following components, come under machining system of Magnetic
Abrasive finishing?
a) Rotatory spindle
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b) Oscillating Magnets
c) Holding chuck
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: The components, which are mentioned above come under machining system of
Magnetic Abrasive Finishing.
10. Which of the following materials can be machined using Magnetic Abrasive finishing?
a) Alloy steels
b) Ceramic materials
c) Iron materials
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: Magnetic abrasive finishing is a process which is used for different materials,
magnetic and nonmagnetic.
11. State whether the following statement is true or false about Magnetic abrasive finishing.
“Vibratory motion that is axial, is introduced in the magnetic field by the oscillation of
magnetic poles.”
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Axially vibrating motion is required for machining in MAF.
12. Which of the following material/s is/are used to hold the abrasives, in MAF?
a) Nonmagnetic materials
b) Ferro magnetic materials
c) Ceramic materials
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: Ferro magnetic materials hold the abrasives in order to remove material
through finishing.
13. What is the other name of ferromagnetic material used for holding the abrasives in
MAF?
a) Magnetic abrasive conglomerate
b) Magnetic abrasive holder
c) Magnetic abrasive container
d) Magnetic abrasive ampule
Answer: a
Explanation: Ferro magnetic material is also called as Magnetic abrasive conglomerate.
14. What are the sizes magnetic abrasive conglomerates required in the machining system
of MAF?
a) 1 – 10 microns
b) 20 – 50 microns
c) 50 – 100 microns
d) 100 – 200 microns
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Answer: c
Explanation: The sizes of magnetic abrasive conglomerates range between 50 – 100
microns.
15. What are the size ranges of the abrasives used in Magnetic abrasive finishing?
a) 0.1 to 1 microns
b) 1 to 10 microns
c) 10 to 100 microns
d) 100 to 1000 microns
Answer: b
Explanation: The size of abrasives used for finishing range between 1 to 10 microns.
16. Which of the following are commonly used magnetic materials in finishing process?
a) Iron and iron oxides
b) Nickel and cobalt
c) Steel and stainless steel
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the materials mentioned above, are commonly used magnetic materials.
17. Which of the following are commonly used abrasive materials in finishing process of
MAF?
a) Silicon Carbide
b) Aluminium Oxide
c) Cubic Boron Nitride
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the materials mentioned above, are used as abrasives in Magnetic abrasive
finishing process.
18. Which of the following materials combine to form the magnetic abrasive brush in MAF?
a) Work piece
b) Magnetic and abrasive particles
c) Magnets
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the materials mentioned above, combine to form the magnetic abrasive
brush.
19. In order to achieve uniform circulation of abrasives, the magnetic abrasives are
undergone through which of the following?
a) Stirring
b) Oscillation
c) Vibration
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: a
Explanation: To achieve uniform circulation of abrasives, the abrasives are undergone
thorough stirring.
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20. Magnetic lines of force flows on which part of the work piece material?
a) Through the work piece
b) Over the surface
c) Above the work piece
d) Below the work piece
Answer: a
Explanation: Magnetic lines of force flow through the work piece.
MAF – Process parameters and MRR
21. What is the limit of the roller speed used in MAF?
a) Up to 0.5 m/s
b) Up to 1.3 m/s
c) Up to 2.6 m/s
d) Up to 3.3 m/s
Answer: b
Explanation: Roller speed used can be up to 1.3 m/s.
22. What is the value of magnetic field intensity used in MAF?
a) 0 – 0.53 Tesla
b) 0.6 – 0.70 Tesla
c) 0.70 – 0.90 Tesla
d) 0.90 – 1.1 Tesla
Answer: a
Explanation: Value of the magnetic field intensity used in MAF range between 0 – 0.53
Tesla.
23. What is the value of magnetic pressure used in Magnetic abrasive machining?
a) 0 – 30 kPa
b) 50 – 100 kPa
c) 100 – 200 kPa
d) 200 – 500 kPa
Answer: a
Explanation: In Magnetic abrasive finishing, value of magnetic pressure ranges between 0 –
30 kPa.
24. What is the value of frequency used in Magnetic abrasive finishing process?
a) 1 – 10 Hz
b) 12 – 25 Hz
c) 30 – 50 Hz
d) 60 – 100 Hz
Answer: b
Explanation: In MAF process, value of the frequencies used range between 12 – 25 Hz.
25. In which direction, oscillatory motion of magnets are carried out?
a) Axial to work piece
b) Perpendicular to work piece
c) Inclined to work piece
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Axial oscillation motion of magnets takes with respect to work piece.
26. Which of the following surface defects are removed using Magnetic abrasive finishing?
a) Scratches
b) Hard spots
c) Lay lines and tool marks
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the surface defects mentioned above, can be removed using Magnetic
abrasive finishing.
27. What is the value of the limited depth to which form errors, tapers, looping can be
corrected?
a) 10 microns
b) 20 microns
c) 30 microns
d) 40 microns
Answer: b
Explanation: Form errors, tapers, looping etc.., can be corrected up to a limited depth of 20
microns.
28. State whether the following statement is true or false about magnetic abrasive finishing.
“Increasing the magnetic flux density raises the rate of material removal in finishing.”
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: In MAF, as the magnetic flux density increases, material removal rate
increases.
29. Which of the following factors, does material removal rate depend on?
a) Magnetic flux density
b) Working clearance
c) Work piece material
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the factors mentioned above, are responsible for change in material removal
rate.
30. Which of the following factors does not affect the magnetic abrasive conglomerates in
MAF?
a) Abrasive type
b) Abrasive size
c) Work piece material
d) Volume fraction
Answer: c
Explanation: In Magnetic abrasive finishing, work piece material has no effect on magnetic
abrasive conglomerates.
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31. State whether the following statement is true or false about Magnetic abrasive finishing.
“Higher rates of material removal are obtained, with an increase in amplitude and
frequency.”
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: As the amplitude and frequency increases, the rate of material removal
increases
MAF – Applications
32. Which of the following applications where MAF is used?
a) Finishing of inner surfaces
b) Polishing of balls and rollers
c) Chamfering and deburring of gears
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the applications mentioned above can be fulfilled using MAF.
33. Diamond abrasives used for finishing operation results in which type of surface defects?
a) Deep pits
b) Surface scratches
c) Micro cracks
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the defects mentioned above occur, when we use diamond abrasives for
material removal.
34. Which of the following conditions is/are not suitable for finishing of ceramic balls?
a) Controlled force
b) Large abrasive sizes
c) Small abrasive sizes
d) Less harder abrasives
Answer: b
Explanation: For a better finish, controlled force, fine and less hard abrasives are required.
35. In MAF, ceramic balls and the bearing rollers are placed in between which components?
a) Abrasives and float
b) Drive shaft and float
c) Float and magnets
d) Magnets and abrasives
Answer: b
Explanation: Ceramic balls are placed in between drive shaft and float.
36. Polishing in Magnetic abrasive finishing is done, by which action of material removal?
a) Mechanical abrasion
b) Mechanical erosion
c) Chemical corrosion
d) Material vaporization
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Answer: a
Explanation: Abrasives are used for the polishing and finishing operations of the parts, in
Magnetic abrasive finishing.
37. State whether the following statement is true or false regarding MAF.
“As the forces exerted on the rollers are very small, polishing actions takes place very
finely.”
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Since the forces exerted are very small, polishing is very fine.
38. For obtaining a better finish using Magnetic abrasive finishing, tubes are rotated at
which speeds?
a) Very low
b) Low
c) Medium
d) Very High
Answer: d
Explanation: To obtain a better finish in Magnetic abrasive finishing, tubes are rotated at very
high speeds.
39. Which of the following is an advantage of MAF over Electrolytic finishing?
a) Disposing of electrolyte
b) Cost effective
c) More flexible
d) More accuracy
Answer: a
Explanation: In MAF, the problem of disposing electrolyte as in case of Electrolytic finishing
is not present.
40. State whether the following statement is true or false about Magnetic abrasive finishing.
“Mirror finishing, removed burrs with lowering the accuracy of the shape are achieved by
MAF.”
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: Removed burrs without lowering the accuracy are obtained using MAF.
41. What are the other applications where Magnetic abrasive finishing can be used?
a) Removal of oxide layers
b) Removal of protective coatings
c) Chamfering
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: All the processes mentioned above can be done using Magnetic abrasive
finishing
