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Mechanical Engineering · Q91

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 91

Q91

The point angle of a drill, for drilling stainless steel, is

A.
90°
B.
118°
C.
135°
Answer
D.
150°

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The point angle is located at the head of the twist drill. For hard materials such as stainless steel, the point angle should be large and e.g. 130° or 135°. For soft materials, point angles of e.g. 118° are used. With a large point angle, more of the cutting edge engages in the workpiece when drilling