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Prepare for BHEL Artisan (Machinist) recruitment examination with official previous years' solved questions across Lathe Operations & Thread Cutting, Shaping, Slotting & Planing Machines, Milling & Gear Cutting (Indexing), Precision Grinding, CNC Machine Programming & G/M Codes, Precision Measuring Instruments (Micrometers, Vernier Height Gauges, Dial Indicators, Sine Bar), Limits, Fits & Tolerances, and Engineering Cutting Tool Materials.

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1

What is the primary function of an encoder in a CNC VMC machine?

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What replaces the arbor in a vertical milling machine?

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What would likely happen if a chip conveyor in a CNC VMC is not functioning properly?

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Heat treatment is mainly NOT applied to:

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Which component of the vertical milling attachment holds the vertical spindle?

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What is the role of a DNC buffer in the DNC system setup?

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7

Zero rake angle in milling cutters is ideal for machining which type of materials?

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8

Why is heat treatment necessary for metals?

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9

What is the purpose of geometric tolerancing?

BHEL Artisan (Machinist) Exam Date 08.10.2025 Engineering Metrology
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10

What is the primary clearance angle provided during cutter grinding?

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11

The standard pressure angle used in involute gears is:

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12

For high-production reaming of cast iron and abrasive materials, the best material choice is:

BHEL Artisan (Machinist) Exam Date 08.10.2025 Cutting Tools
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13

Which grit size would be most suitable for fine surface finishing?

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14

Which part of the cylindrical grinder allows for taper grinding?

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15

MPG mode is primarily used for which CNC operation?

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16

Which component of a bore dial gauge contacts the inside surface of a bore?

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17

What type of slotting machine is typically used for high-precision angular or tapered slots?

BHEL Artisan (Machinist) Exam Date 08.10.2025 Shaping Slotting
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18

What does the symbol $L$ represent in the drilling time formula:

$$T = \frac{L}{n \times S_r}$$

BHEL Artisan (Machinist) Exam Date 08.10.2025 Machining Calculations
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19

Which part of the gear comes into direct contact with the mating gear?

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20

What is the function of the base or bed in a slotting machine?

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21

Which tool is used to force grease into a bearing through a nipple fitting?

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22

The Universal Indexing Head differs from the Simple Indexing Head by having:

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23

Which part of the milling machine slides up and down along a guideway and houses the feed mechanism?

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24

If the reaming allowance is too small (less than 0.1 mm), the reamer will likely:

BHEL Artisan (Machinist) Exam Date 08.10.2025 Cutting Tools
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Which tool is specifically designed for cutting narrow grooves or slots in restricted areas?

BHEL Artisan (Machinist) Exam Date 08.10.2025 Cutting Tools
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