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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 40

Q40

Trepanning is performed for

A.
Finishing a drilled hole
B.
Producing a large hole without drilling
Answer
C.
Truing a hole for alignment
D.
Enlarging a drilled hole

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B: Producing a large hole without drilling.

Let's break down why:
* Trepanning is a machining operation that cuts a circular groove to create a hole.
* Instead of removing all the material inside the hole like drilling, trepanning removes only a ring of material.
* This is especially useful for making large diameter holes where drilling would be inefficient or require specialized equipment.
* Think of it like cutting out the shape of a donut – you only remove the donut itself, not the whole area.

Now, let's look at why the other options are incorrect:
* Option A: Finishing a drilled hole: While trepanning *could* potentially be used for very precise finishing, it's not its primary purpose. Other processes like reaming are better suited for finishing.
* Option C: Truing a hole for alignment: Truing a hole for alignment is usually done with tools specifically designed for that purpose, not trepanning.
* Option D: Enlarging a drilled hole: While trepanning *could* technically enlarge a hole, it's not the most common or efficient method. Boring is usually the preferred method for enlarging existing holes.

Therefore, trepanning is primarily used for creating large holes without needing to drill away all the material.