Question

Order of machinability of grey cast iron, low carbon steel, magnesium alloy and monel metal

Answer 1

Answer :-

Machinability  is defined as the ease with which a given material can be cut permitting the removal of material. This process should be economical. It is used to signify how well a material takes a good finish.

Order of machinability of grey cast iron, low carbon steel, magnesium alloy and monel metal is as follows :-

Excellent Machinability:  - Magnesium alloys.

Good Machinability:   Grey cast iron

Poor Machinability:   Low carbon steel

Fair Machinability: Monel metal