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GATE 2023 MT – Question 45

Manufacturing Processes · Metal forming · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Match components with manufacturing processes.

Column I:

P. Crank shaft

Q. Machine bed

R. Automobile brake pad

S. Beverage can

Column II:

1. Sheet metal forming

2. Forging

3. Casting

4. Powder metallurgy

  1. P – 2, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 1
  2. P – 3, Q – 4, R – 1, S – 2
  3. P – 4, Q – 1, R – 3, S – 2
  4. P – 2, Q – 3, R – 1, S – 4

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Correct answer: (A) P – 2, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 1

Explanation

Crankshafts are commonly forged for favourable grain flow (P2); machine beds are cast for complex shape and damping (Q3). Brake-pad materials can be made by powder metallurgy (R4). Beverage cans are formed from sheet by drawing/ironing (S1). **A**.