RAW MATERIALS - No, we don't machine
the raw materials although they may be processed (for
example sintered, crushed) to make sure that they are
in the optimum condition for the next stage of processing.
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STEELMAKING - No, try again
CASTING - Absolutely not! Casting involves
pouring molten steel into a mould, you cannot machine
molten steel!. Try again.
PRIMARY FORMING - No, primary forming
is taken to mean the stages which result in a major
change in shape such as rolling, forging or drawing.
Machining is generally an expensive process and only
used if other forming processes (primary or other fabrication
processes such as pressing, forging etc.) can't give
the detailed shape required or the dimensional accuracy
required. Try again.
MANUFACTURING, FABRICATION AND FINISHING
- Correct, machining is typically a finishing stage
to give the steel component its final shape and surface
finish.
PRODUCT/APPLICATION - I can see why
you think this. but here we mean the final component
or product only, for example a steel car body panel
or steel plate used in a bridge deck. Try again.
Select the correct answer from the options given
on the left.
During which of these stages would you expect machining
to occur?
RAW MATERIALS - No, we don't machine
the raw materials although they may be processed (for
example sintered, crushed) to make sure that they are
in the optimum condition for the next stage of processing.
Try again.
MANUFACTURING, FABRICATION AND FINISHING
- Correct, machining is typically a finishing stage
to give the steel component its final shape and surface
finish.
