Workshop Practice Previous Year Questions

Workshop Practice - Previous Year Questions


1. Which operation is performed on a lathe to reduce the diameter of a work-piece for a specific length? **Question:** Which operation is performed on a lathe to reduce the diameter of a work-piece for a specific length?

A. Facing
B. Grooving
C. Turning
D. Chamfering

Answer: C. Turning
Solution: Turning is the lathe operation in which the cutting tool removes metal from the outer diameter of the rotating work-piece to reduce it to a desired size for a specific length.
Exam Year: [RRB Technician 2019]
Key Concept/Trick: Remember—Turning always reduces OD; facing cuts across the end.