TEST SHEET METAL FABRICATION

Sheet Metal is a common method to produce a wide variety of things and shapes in today’s manufacturing process. It shows the important of using this kind of material in shape of thin sheet metal.

Briefly, give the definition of sheet metal. (3 marks)

Sheet metal work can be roughly divided into 5 phases. List 5 phases of the sheet metal work process. (5 marks)

a) There are so many tools used in sheet metal working to perform a variety of shape. List 5 of tools used in sheet metal working including their function. (10 marks)

a) Sheet metal forming is a process that materials undergo permanent deformation by cold forming by produce a variety of complex three dimensional shapes. Give four (4) types of sheet metal forming process. (4 marks)

Most of all mechanical parts joining process involve a temporary joining. One of the temporary joining is bolt and nuts. State the meaning and function of bolt and nuts. (5 marks)

Based on the Figure 1, state the names of the parts (i, ii, iii, iv) shown below. (4 marks)

7. Give the name of bending types based on the figure given; (a, b, c, d, e, f) (6 marks)

Sheet metal fabrication processes can mostly be placed into two categories;

i. forming process

ii. cutting process

Explain the sheet metal forming process and cutting process. (6 marks)

Sheet metal assembly can be done by complete all job needed such as marking, cutting and drilling. List five (5) tools used to do the marking and cutting process for sheet metal. (5 marks)

Give (3) advantages and of using sheet metal in modern manufacturing process. (3 marks)