Manufacturing Practices (BT-106) - Important Questions

Explain the core principles of Joining methods including welding and brazing.

Explain the principles of additive manufacturing (3-D printing) and describe common processes and materials.

Explain the operation of lathe, milling and drilling machines with their main applications.

Describe machining of simple components on conventional machines including cutting parameters, tool selection and typical machining practices.

Explain the use of multimeters, oscilloscopes and other test equipment in measurement and fault diagnosis.

Explain the basic concepts of programming and operation of CNC machines including typical G-code commands and workflow.

Explain Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining concepts including coordinate systems, axis nomenclature and tooling considerations.

Explain molten metal handling and pouring practices, associated safety precautions and common defects caused by poor handling.

Explain sand casting fundamentals, mould preparation, pattern considerations and typical casting defects.

Describe typical practical fitting projects undertaken in the fitting workshop, objectives, procedures and assessment criteria.

Explain the selection and use of hand tools for fitting and alignment in mechanical assemblies.

Describe the wiring of simple circuits including common wiring practices, components used and safety precautions.

Explain testing and troubleshooting procedures for electrical assemblies using appropriate test equipment.

Explain the fabrication of simple wooden components: key processes, hand/power tools used and quality checks.

Describe preparation of moulds and cores for casting and explain the importance of core placement and support.