In: Mechanical Engineering
Q3 (a) Describe the major independent and dependent variables that influencing cutting process
(b) A 150 mm long with 12.5 mm in diameter of a stainless steel rod is being reduced in diameter to 12.0 mm using a lathe machine. The machine spindle rotates at 400 rpm, and the tool is traveling at an axial speed of 200 mm/min. Determine;
(i) cutting speed
(ii) material removal rate, and
(iii) cutting time
(c) Briefly describe and differentiate between the melting process, pouring process and solidifying process in metal casting.