Metal Processes

Question 1

Types of metal processes

Answer 1

Wasting
Redistribution
Addition

Question 2

Name wasting processes

Answer 2

Milling
Turning
Flame cutting
Plasma cutting
Laser cutting
Punching/stamping

Question 3

Name re-distribution processes

Answer 3

Press forming
Spinning
Cupping
Deep drawing
Forging
Drop forging
Bending
Rolling
Casting: sand, die, investment, low temperature

Question 4

Name addition processes

Answer 4

Metal inert gas welding
Tungsten inert gas welding
Spot welding
Oxy-acetylene welding
Soldering
Brazing
Riveting
Temporary joining methods
-self tapping screws
-machine screws
-nuts and bolts

Question 5

What is investment casting?

Answer 5

A she’ll mould is built around a wax pattern that can be melted away leaving a cavity which is then filled with molten metal