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  1. What is 'tolerance stack-up' in assembly?

    Answer: The accumulation of individual part tolerances that can cause an assembly to exceed its overall tolerance

    Tolerance stack-up occurs when individual part tolerances accumulate in an assembly, potentially causing the final assembly dimension to fall outside the acceptable range.

  2. In CNC machining, G-code G00 commands the machine to:

    Answer: Rapid traverse to a position without cutting

    G00 is the rapid positioning command that moves the tool to the specified coordinates at the machine's maximum traverse speed, not at a programmed feed rate.

  3. Which surface finishing process uses abrasive particles suspended in a fluid to remove material from a workpiece interior?

    Answer: Abrasive flow machining

    Abrasive flow machining (AFM) forces a semisolid abrasive media through or across a workpiece surface to deburr, polish, and radius edges in complex internal passages.

  4. When assembling a bolted joint, the correct sequence is typically:

    Answer: Hand tighten all fasteners, then torque in a star pattern to full specification

    Hand tightening all fasteners and then torquing in a cross (star) pattern evenly distributes clamping load and prevents gasket distortion or fastener binding.

  5. Which manufacturing process creates parts by compacting powdered metal in a die and then sintering the compact in a furnace?

    Answer: Powder metallurgy (PM)

    Powder metallurgy compacts metal powder into a desired shape and then sinters it below the melting point to bond the particles, producing near-net-shape parts with controlled porosity.

  6. What is the primary function of a hydraulic press in a manufacturing environment?

    Answer: To apply large controlled forces for forming, stamping, or assembly operations

    A hydraulic press converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical force, enabling high-force operations such as forming, blanking, deep drawing, and press-fit assembly.

  7. In lean manufacturing, which type of waste refers to overproducing more than what is immediately needed?

    Answer: Overproduction

    Overproduction — making more than is currently needed — is considered the worst of the seven wastes because it generates and hides all other types of waste.