FORGING

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  • Q1: Define Forging.
    Ans: Forging is a metalworking process in which metal is shaped by applying compressive force using hammers or presses.
  • Q2: State the types of Forging.
    Ans: The types of forging are:
    • ➔ Hot forging
    • ➔ Cold forging
  • Q3: Define Hot forging.
    Ans: Hot forging is a process of shaping metal at a temperature above its recrystallization point to make it more malleable.
  • Q4: Define Cold forging.
    Ans: Cold forging is the process of shaping metal at or near room temperature without heating.
  • Q5: What is a forge furnace?
    Ans: A forge furnace is a device used to heat metals to a suitable temperature for forging.
  • Q6: Name the parts of a forge furnace.
    Ans: The parts of a forge furnace are:
    • ➔ Firebox
    • ➔ Chimney
    • ➔ Grate
    • ➔ Tuyere
    • ➔ Ash pit
  • Q7: Name some forging equipment.
    Ans: Forging equipment includes:
    • ➔ Hammers
    • ➔ Anvils
    • ➔ Swage blocks
    • ➔ Tongs
  • Q8: Define Flatter.
    Ans: A flatter is a forging tool used to produce a smooth surface on a metal workpiece.
  • Q9: Define Swage.
    Ans: A swage is a tool used to shape metal by compressing it into a die or mold.
  • Q10: Define Fuller.
    Ans: A fuller is a forging tool with a rounded edge used to spread and shape metal.
  • Q11: Define Punch.
    Ans: A punch is a tool used to create holes or indentations in metal during forging.
  • Q12: Define Rivet header.
    Ans: A rivet header is a tool used to form or shape the head of a rivet.
  • Q13: Define Hand hammers.
    Ans: Hand hammers are manually operated hammers used to strike and shape metal during forging.
  • Q14: Define a set hammer.
    Ans: A set hammer is a forging hammer used to drive punches or set metal into dies.
  • Q15: Define Anvil.
    Ans: An anvil is a heavy iron block used as a base for forging metal.
  • Q16: Define Swage block.
    Ans: A swage block is a large metal block with shaped depressions used for forming metal.
  • Q17: Define Poker.
    Ans: A poker is a tool used to stir and manage fuel in a forge fire.
  • Q18: Define Rake.
    Ans: A rake is a tool used to spread or remove fuel and ash in a forge.
  • Q19: Define Shovel.
    Ans: A shovel is used to handle coal, fuel, or ash in the forge.
  • Q20: Define Forging Fire.
    Ans: Forging fire is the controlled flame or heat source used to heat metals for forging.
  • Q21: Define Forge Fuel.
    Ans: Forge fuel is any material used to produce heat for a forge furnace.
  • Q22: State some Forge Fuels.
    Ans: Some commonly used forge fuels are:
    • ➔ Coal
    • ➔ Charcoal
    • ➔ Coke
  • Q23: State the properties of a good Forge Fuel.
    Ans: Properties of a good forge fuel are:
    • ➔ Burns at high temperature
    • ➔ Produces steady flame
    • ➔ Generates minimal smoke
  • Q24: Define Hand Forging.
    Ans: Hand forging is shaping metal manually using hand hammers and tools without mechanical assistance.
  • Q25: Define Machine Forging.
    Ans: Machine forging is shaping metal using power hammers or presses to increase efficiency and precision.
  • Q26: State the advantages of Forging.
    Ans: Advantages of forging are:
    • ➔ Produces strong and durable components
    • ➔ Improves metal grain structure
    • ➔ Reduces internal defects
  • Q27: State the safety rules applied in Forging shops.
    Ans: Safety rules in forging shops are:
    • ➔ Wear safety goggles and gloves
    • ➔ Avoid loose clothing
    • ➔ Keep a safe distance from hot metal
    • ➔ Handle tools properly
  • Q28: Define Hardy.
    Ans: A hardy is a tool used in an anvil's square hole to hold chisels or cutting tools.
  • Q29: Define the up-setting process.
    Ans: Up-setting is a forging process in which a metal piece is made thicker by compressing its length.
  • Q30: Define Drawing down process.
    Ans: Drawing down is a forging process in which metal is stretched and reduced in cross-section.
  • Q31: Define Fullering.
    Ans: Fullering is a forging operation where a fuller tool is used to spread or thin metal.
  • Q32: Define Swaging.
    Ans: Swaging is a forging operation that shapes metal using a swage or die.
  • Q33: State the tools used for fullering and swagging.
    Ans: Tools used for fullering and swagging are:
    • ➔ Fuller
    • ➔ Swage
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