Gear lapping: correct stage in the manufacturing sequence At what stage is gear lapping typically carried out to improve surface finish and accuracy? Choose the correct option.
Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAfter heat treatment
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BPrior to heat treatment
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COnly for gear reconditioning
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DNone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: After heat treatment
Explanation
ConceptLapping is a finishing process to correct minor errors and improve finish/quietness. It is commonly done after heat treatment so that final hard geometry is finished to accuracy.
Final AnswerAfter heat treatment