Jigs and Fixtures - Mechanical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   Which fixtures are used for machining parts which must have machined details evenly spaced?

a. Profile fixtures
b. Duplex fixtures
c. Indexing fixtures
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Indexing fixtures

Explanation:
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2)   V-blocks (Vee locators) are used for clamping as well as locating when faces are inclined upto

a. 30o
b. 12o
c. 9o
d. 3o
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3o

Explanation:
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3)   Which type of Support pin or rest button is shown in below diagram?

a. Fixed type support pin
b. Adjustable type support pin
c. Support pad
d. Wedge type support pin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Fixed type support pin

Explanation:
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4)   Jigs and fixtures are

a. machining tools
b. precision tools
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: precision tools

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


5)   A device, in which a component is held and located for a specific operation and bushes are integrated that guide the tool, is called as

a. jig
b. fixture
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: jig

Explanation:
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6)   Fixtures are used in connection with

a. drilling operation
b. reaming operation
c. tapping operation
d. milling operation
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: milling operation

Explanation:
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7)   How jigs are in terms of weight compared to fixtures?

a. Jigs are lighter than fixtures
b. Jigs are heavier than fixtures
c. Jigs are equal in weight to fixtures for same operation
d. cannot say
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Jigs are lighter than fixtures

Explanation:
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8)   Which of the following sentences are true for jigs and fixtures?

1. Using jigs and fixture produce work rapidly
2. High speed, feed and depth of cut can be used in machining with the help of jigs and fixtures
3. Jigs and fixture cannot be used in machining of complex and heavy components


a. (1) and (2)
b. (2) and (3)
c. (1) and (3)
d. All of the (1), (2) and (3)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: (1) and (2)

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   The device which place the workpiece in the same position, in jig and fixture, cycle after cycle is called as

a. placing device
b. fixing device
c. locating device
d. positioning device
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: locating device

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   The device which is used to remove workpiece from close-fitting locators, after the workpiece has been removed is called as

a. remover
b. ejector
c. escaper
d. blocker
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: ejector

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!