Consider the following characteristics:

$$1.$$ Single machine tool.
$$2.$$ Manual materials handling system
$$3.$$ Computer control.
$$4.$$ Random sequencing of part to machines.

Which of the above characteristics are associated with flexible manufacturing system?

A $$\phi \,\,25$$ $$mm$$ hole is pierced in a $$t=2.5mm$$ thick steel sheet having shear strength $$\tau = 350\,\,MPa.$$ If the diametral clearance is given by the expression $$C=0.0064$$ $$t$$ $$\sqrt \tau ,$$ the die diameter (in $$mm$$), punch diameter (in $$mm$$) and punch force in $$(kN)$$ respectively are

Flash and gutter are provided in drop forging dies at the following stage:

Cold shut (lap) may occur in products obtained by: