Exam 23: Fabricating Techniques and Practices

____ are available in a range of sizes with a number of various jaw designs. Their versatility and gripping strength make them very useful.

Describe the two types of handheld power shears and how they operate.

What is the term used to describe the process of bringing together all of the parts for a weldment?

What can be done if a number of parts are made within tolerance so that the parts' overall finished size will be within its tolerance?

Which of the following is not an advantage of flap discs?

____ is/are usually 3/16 in. (4.7 mm) or less and measured in gauge or decimals of an inch.

As the number of parts that make up a weldment ____, the problem of compounding the errors ____.

The ____________________ gets its name from the way the reciprocating cutting punch takes a small semicircular bite out of the metal each time it moves up and down.

List the advantages of using preformed parts.

The opposite end of the spectrum from preformed parts is ____________________ in which all or most of the assembly is handmade.

Holding the ____ slightly above the surface allows it to be struck repeatedly, making marks to form a line that is easily seen for cutting.

____ are useful for clamping larger parts and have a sliding lower jaw that can be positioned against the part before tightening the screw-clamping end.

Most assembly drawings are done as two, three, or more ____ views.

____ is usually 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) or thicker and measured in inches and fractions of inches.