Engineering Cutting Tools Quiz

What is the primary function of a lathe tool?

• To create cylindrical parts

• To drill holes into metal

• To apply coatings to tools

• To hold workpieces in place

Which milling cutter would you use to create a flat surface?

• Ball nose cutter

• Slab mill

• Face mill

• Fly cutter

What is the main purpose of drilling tools?

• To create threaded holes

• To cut through metal to create holes

• To smooth the surface of metals

• To hold the metal pieces together

What are cutting inserts primarily used for?

• To hold the workpiece in place

• To apply coatings to cutting tools

• To replace the cutting edge on tools

• To break chips during cutting

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of tool coatings?

• Increased hardness

• Improved thermal protection

• Enhanced cutting speed

• Increased flexibility of the tool

What is the purpose of workholding devices in machining?

• To increase the cutting speed

• To securely hold the workpiece during machining

• To sharpen cutting tools

• To cool down the workpiece

What is the main function of chip breakers in machining?

• To cool down the cutting tool

• To reduce the size of chips produced during cutting

• To increase the cutting speed

• To hold the workpiece in place

What does a Morse taper refer to in machining?

• A type of cutting tool coating

• A method of holding drill bits

• A type of chip breaker

• A design for screw threads

Which of the following is used to measure the angle of screw threads?

• Rake angle gauge

• Thread pitch gauge

• Micrometer

• Vernier caliper

What does the rake angle of a cutting tool influence?

• The tool's ability to hold the workpiece

• The hardness of the tool coating

• The strength of the tool's cutting edge

• The direction of chip flow from the cutting edge