Question 636General Subjects - Assistant Engineer
70% to passThe lathe tools shown as figure "M" in the illustration are commonly known as _______________. Illustration GS-0090
Aform tools
Bcurvature cutting tools
Cparting tools
Duniversal turning tools
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) form tools. Form tools, also known as profile tools, are used to create specific shapes or contours on a workpiece. They have a predetermined shape that matches the desired profile to be cut. This makes them well-suited for the application shown in the illustration GS-0090, where specific forms or curvatures need to be produced on the lathe. The other options are incorrect because: B) curvature cutting tools is not a standard term, C) parting tools are used to separate or cut off parts of the workpiece, and D) universal turning tools refer to general-purpose tools, not specifically shaped ones.
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