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Mechanical Engineering · Q253

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 253

Q253

A cold chisel is made of

A.
Mild steel
B.
Cast iron
C.
H.S.S.
D.
High carbon
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Cold chisels are made from carbon tool-steel, which is usually octagonal in cross-section.
Tool-steel is used as it can be hardened to form a hard and tough cutting edge.
To make a cold chisel heat the end of the bar of tool steel until it is bright red and hammer to the desired shape.