Practice Drilling (1.2) - Material Removal Processes - Manufacturing Process

Practice: Drilling

Lesson 1.2Material Removal Processes

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Question 1.
What is the primary purpose of drilling?
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Think about the function of a drill.
Question 2.
What type of machine is commonly used for drilling?
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Consider machines known for making holes.
3Question 3.
What does the drilling process primarily involve?
- Creating flat surfaces
- Making round holes
- Removing material in sheets
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Think about the shape of the holes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Tapping is used to create external threads.
- True
- False
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Consider which part of a bolt fits into a threaded hole.
Question 5.
You need to create a series of holes in a piece of aluminum to a tolerance of +/- 0.01 mm. Which drilling operation would you use and why? Discuss the choice of using reaming afterwards.
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Consider how enhancing the initial hole with a reamer can lead to precise fits.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact that using too high of a cutting speed during drilling would have on the drill bit lifespan and surface finish of the holes produced.
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Think about what happens to a knife blade if used too quickly on hard material.

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