Understanding Metal Stock Forms

What is a common stock form of metal used by industry to manufacture solid metal parts and products?

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Fill in the blank: Rod is a solid ______ section of metal.

• section

• cylinder

• block

• sheet

What is the difference between a sheet and a plate in terms of thickness?

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Which stock form is ideal for products with a framework such as scaffolding or tubular furniture?

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List the different shapes in which a bar stock form is available.

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• Round, Square, Rectangular, Hexagonal

• Circular, Triangular, Oval, Trapezoidal

• Elliptical, Cylindrical, Conical, Spherical

What is the definition of Aesthetics?

• The appearance of a material, including colour and feel.

• The study of ancient artifacts.

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• The principles of mathematical equations.

What is the definition of Density?

• The amount of material contained in a set volume.

• The speed at which an object moves.

• The temperature at which a substance melts.

• The color of a material.

What is the definition of Conductivity?

• The ability of a material to hold heat in or out (thermal) or the ability to conduct electrical current to flow through a material (electrical) (e.g. copper wires).

• The ability of a material to resist changes in temperature.

• The capacity of a material to absorb moisture from the environment.

• The property of a material to reflect light.

What is the definition of Corrosive Resistance?

• The breakdown of a metal due to a reaction with water (e.g. iron rusts).

• The ability of a material to withstand damage caused by oxidization or other chemical reactions.

• The process of coating a metal to prevent rusting.

• The measure of a material's hardness and durability.

What is the definition of Size?

• The measured dimensions of a material in two or three dimensions.

• The color of a material.

• The weight of a material.

• The texture of a material.