Schlumberger Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Aptitude test is of 60 minutes with 20 question

Q1. What are the types of manufacturing process
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Manufacturing processes include casting, forging, machining, welding, and more.
• Casting: pouring molten metal into a mold to create a solid object

• Forging: shaping metal by heating and hammering

• Machining: using tools to remove material from a workpiece

• Welding: joining two pieces of metal by melting them together

• Additive manufacturing: building up layers of material to create a 3D object

• Forming: shaping metal without remo...read more
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Q2. What is broaching and surface finish
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Broaching is a machining process that uses a toothed tool to remove material. Surface finish refers to the texture of a machined surface.
• Broaching is a process of removing material using a broach tool with teeth that gradually increase in size.

• Surface finish is the texture of a machined surface, which can be measured in terms of roughness or smoothness.

• Surface finish can be improved by using different cutting tools, ad...read more
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Q3. Draw single point cutting tool and it's angle
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A single point cutting tool is a tool used in machining to remove material from a workpiece. It has a pointed end and various angles.
• The tool has a pointed end that is used to cut the material.

• The angle of the tool is important for achieving the desired cut.

• The angle of the tool is measured in relation to the workpiece.

• Common angles for single point cutting tools include 60 degrees, 75 degrees, and 90 degrees.

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Q4. Where do we require surface finish
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Surface finish is required in various applications for improved functionality and aesthetics.
• Surface finish is important in manufacturing to improve the performance and durability of products.

• In automotive industry, surface finish is required for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

• In medical devices, surface finish is crucial for preventing bacterial growth and ensuring biocompatibility.

• Surface finish is also im...read more
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Q5. What is maximum shear stress theory
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Maximum shear stress theory is a theory used to determine the failure of materials under shear stress.
• Also known as Tresca's theory or Guest's theory

• States that failure occurs when the maximum shear stress in a material exceeds a certain value

• Used in designing materials for ductile failure

• Not applicable for brittle materials

• Formula: τmax = (σ1 - σ2) / 2

• Where σ1 and σ2 are the principal stresses
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Q6. What is factor of safety and why we use it
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Factor of safety is a measure of how much stronger a structure is than it needs to be for its intended purpose.
• Factor of safety is the ratio of the maximum load a structure can handle to the actual load it is expected to handle.

• It is used to ensure that a structure or component can withstand unexpected loads or stresses.

• For example, a bridge may have a factor of safety of 2, meaning it can handle twice the maximum expe...read more
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Q7. Draw stress strain diagram of MS, Cast iron
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Stress-strain diagrams of MS and cast iron.
• Mild Steel: linear elastic up to yield point, plastic deformation after that, ultimate strength at fracture point.

• Cast Iron: brittle material, low ductility, low yield strength, high compressive strength.

• MS has higher tensile strength than cast iron.

• MS has higher elongation at break than cast iron.
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Q8. Which theory of failure is suitable for ductile and which is for brittle
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The theory of failure suitable for ductile materials is the Von Mises criterion, and for brittle materials, it is the Maximum Principal Stress theory.
• Ductile materials undergo plastic deformation before failure, so the Von Mises criterion, which considers the yield strength of the material, is suitable.

• Brittle materials fail suddenly without any plastic deformation, so the Maximum Principal Stress theory, which conside...read more
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