# Mechanical Technology Grade 12 NSC June 2018 Question Paper > Grade 12 Mechanical Technology question paper from the NSC June Exam 2018, 18 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mechanical-technology-may-june-2018-eng/4c2ac111-688c-448d-947d-3bb1f4c55a8b - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Mechanical Technology - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2018 - Exam period: NSC June Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 18 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Mechanical Technology](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/mechanical-technology) › [Mechanical Technology Grade 12 NSC June 2018 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mechanical-technology-may-june-2018-eng/4c2ac111-688c-448d-947d-3bb1f4c55a8b) ## About this document Mechanical Technology · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2018. Question paper, 18 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 2018 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 15 pages and a 3-page formula sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 2 DBE/2018 SCE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TEN questions. 2. Write your centre number and examination number in the spaces provided on the ANSWER BOOK. 3. Read ALL the questions carefully. 4. Answer ALL the questions. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 7. Show ALL calculations and units. Round off ALL answers to TWO decimal places. 8. Candidates may use non-programmable, scientific calculators and drawing instruments. 9. Take the value of gravitational force as 10 m/s-2. 10. All dimensions are in millimetres, unless stated otherwise in the question. 11. A formula sheet for your use is attached to this question paper. 12. Write neatly and legibly. 13. Use the guidelines below to assist you in managing your time. TIME QUESTION CONTENT MARKS (minutes) 1 Multiple-choice questions 20 15 2 Safety 10 10 3 Tools and Equipment 12 10 4 Materials 13 10 5 Terminology 30 20 6 Joining Methods 25 25 7 Forces 30 30 8 Maintenance 15 15 9 Systems and Control 25 25 10 Turbines 20 20 TOTAL 200 180 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 3 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1–1.20) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.21 D. 1.1 What safety measure is applicable to the helical spring tester in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)? A Make sure the spring is firmly in position. B Use a hammer to remove the spring from the tester. C Make sure that all contact surfaces between the compressor and the spring are well lubricated. D Use wire to secure the spring in the tester. (1) 1.2 Which ONE of the following safety procedures applies to the gas analyser? A Use water to remove dust from the exhaust system. B Clean the gas inlet area with compressed air. C Do not exceed the prescribed pressure in the tester. D The work place must be well ventilated. (1) 1.3 Which ONE of the following equipment is used to test the compression in the cylinders of an internal combustion engine? A Torsion tester B Pressure tester C Tensile tester D Brinell tester (1) 1.4 Which property of material is determined with a Rockwell tester? A Hardness B Elasticity C Tensile strength D Brittleness (1) 1.5 What will be the result when steel is heated past the AC 3 line? A The grain structure will be at its finest. B Steel will become brittle. C It will start to lose magnetism. D Steel will become a stronger magnet. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 4 DBE/2018 SCE 1.6 Which ONE of the following is a property of ferrite? A Brittle B Soft C Non-magnetic D Hard (1) 1.7 What is the lead of a single-start metric V-screw thread with a pitch of 1,75 mm? A 5,25 mm B 3,5 mm C 0,875 mm D 1,75 mm (1) 1.8 What is a disadvantage of down-cut milling? A The cutter blunts more rapidly. B It cannot cut through thin pipes and tubes. C A poor finish is produced. D The coolant is not carried down to the teeth where it is required. (1) 1.9 How are welding defects observed when an X-ray test is performed on a welding joint? Welding defects are … A visible on the weld. B visible on film. C determined by sound. D visible on an oscilloscope screen. (1) 1.10 What is the purpose of applying a free-bend test on a welded joint? A To detect internal defects B To determine the hardness of the weld metal C To detect external surface defects D To determine the ductility of the weld metal (1) 1.11 What do you understand by the term stress in materials? A External resistance in the material against an internal load B External force in a material resisting an internal load C Internal load caused by an external load D Internal resistance in the material against an external load (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 5 DBE/2018 SCE 1.12 What does point D represents on the graph in FIGURE 1.12 below regarding the stress and strain? D BC A E Stress O Strain FIGURE 1.12 A The proportionality between the stress and strain B The maximum stress in the material C The minimum stress in the material D The difference between the stress and strain (1) 1.13 What is understood by 1 Pascal stress in material? A 1 Pascal is the moments caused by a force of 1 Newton onto an area of 1 m2. B 1 Pascal is the energy used by a force of 1 Newton over a distance of 1 meter. C 1 Pascal is the amount of stress caused by a force of 1 Newton onto an area of 1 m2. D 1 Pascal is the amount of work done by a force of 1 Newton onto an area of 1 m2. (1) 1.14 SAE 80 oil is used for … A gearbox lubrication. B engine lubrication. C automatic transmission lubrication. D power steering lubrication. (1) 1.15 The definition of the viscosity index of oil is a measure of how much the oil's viscosity changes as the ... changes. A temperature B pressure C flow D resistance (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 6 DBE/2018 SCE 1.16 Which ONE of the following statements defines Boyle's law? An ideal gas law where, at … A constant pressure, the volume of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature. B constant volume, the temperature of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute pressure. C constant temperature, the volume of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute pressure. D constant temperature, the volume of an ideal gas is proportional to its absolute pressure. (1) 1.17 What will the velocity ratio of a belt drive system be if the driven pulley rotates at 1 000 r/min and the driver pulley at 500 r/min? A 1:5 B 5:1 C 1:2 D 2:1 (1) 1.18 Which ONE of the following is a disadvantage of a flat belt drive system compared to a gear drive system? A Flat belts can be used over long distances. B The length of flat belts can be shortened. C Flat belts can be rejoined after it snapped. D Flat belts needs to be cleaned regularly. (1) 1.19 Which method is used to drive a turbocharger? A Chain drive B Belt drive C Exhaust gasses D Gear drive (1) 1.20 Identify the type of turbine in FIGURE 1.20 below regarding the principle of operation. FIGURE 1.20 A Reaction turbine B Extracting turbine C Impulse turbine D Induction turbine (1) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 7 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 2: SAFETY 2.1 Name any TWO pieces of personal safety equipment that you need to wear when working with an angle grinder. (2) 2.2 State THREE safety precautions you should observe before pressing a bearing from a shaft on a hydraulic press. (3) 2.3 Why is it important to wear an arc-welding helmet/shield during arc welding? (1) 2.4 State TWO safety precautions that should be adhered to before you start working on a milling machine. (2) 2.5 What safety aspect must be executed before leaving ANY machine after completing a given task? (1) 2.6 State ONE safety precaution you should observe when using a spring compressor to remove a coil spring from a motor vehicle's suspension. (1) [10] QUESTION 3: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 3.1 Tools and equipment are very important to complete different tasks in the workplace. Explain the function of EACH of the following testing equipment: 3.1.1 Fuel pressure tester (2) 3.1.2 Torsion tester (2) 3.1.3 Cylinder leakage tester (2) 3.2 Give TWO reasons why it is necessary to perform a cylinder leakage test on an engine. (2) 3.3 Most welding companies use MIG/MAGS welding equipment for their welding. 3.3.1 State TWO advantages of the use of the MIG/MAGS welding process rather than the conventional arc welding process. (2) 3.3.2 Name TWO gasses used as inert gas in the MIGS/MAGS welding process. (2) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 8 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 4: MATERIALS 4.1 Define the term higher critical temperature in the heating of steel. (2) 4.2 FIGURE 4.2 below shows a diagram. Answer the questions that follow. 1 000 AC3 900 AC3 D Temperature °C 800 C E 720 AC1 AC1 700 B 600 A G F 0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0 1,2 1,4 Carbon content % FIGURE 4.2 4.2.1 Identify the diagram shown in FIGURE 4.2 above. (2) 4.2.2 Label structures A to G. (7) 4.2.3 To what temperature should steel, with a carbon content of 1,2%, be heated for hardening? (2) [13] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 9 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 5: TERMINOLOGY 5.1 A parallel key must be machined to fit onto a 84 mm diameter shaft. Calculate the following: 5.1.1 The width of the key (2) 5.1.2 The thickness of the key (2) 5.1.3 The length of the key (2) 5.2 A spur gear with 106 teeth must be cut on a milling machine. Calculate the simple indexing needed to cut this gear with the help of a Cincinnati dividing head. (3) 5.3 The pitch of a metric V-screw thread is 2 mm. Calculate the depth of the screw thread. (HINT: H = 0,866 P) (2) 5.4 A spur gear has 48 teeth and a module of 3. Calculate the following: 5.4.1 Addendum (1) 5.4.2 Dedendum (2) 5.4.3 Clearance (2) 5.4.4 Pitch-circle diameter (PCD) (2) 5.4.5 Outside diameter (2) 5.4.6 Cutting depth (2) 5.4.7 Circular pitch (2) 5.5 Identify the type of key shown in FIGURE 5.5 below. FIGURE 5.5 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 10 DBE/2018 SCE 5.6 Identify the milling process shown in FIGURE 5.6 below. FIGURE 5.6 (2) 5.7 Identify the engineering equipment shown in FIGURE 5.7 below. FIGURE 5.7 (2) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 11 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 6: JOINING METHODS 6.1 State ONE cause of EACH of the following welding defects: 6.1.1 Porosity (1) 6.1.2 Undercutting (1) 6.1.3 Slag inclusion (1) 6.2 Name THREE destructive tests that can be executed onto a welded joint. (3) 6.3 Describe how the dye penetration test is done on a welded joint. (6) 6.4 What is the purpose of the inert gas used during the MIG/MAGS welding process? (3) 6.5 State THREE factors that should be considered during the MIG/MAGS welding process. (3) 6.6 FIGURE 6.6 below shows the MIG/MAGS welding process. Label A to G. E D F C G A B FIGURE 6.6 (7) [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 12 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 7: FORCES 7.1 Four forces of are acting on the same point, as shown in FIGURE 7.1 below. Determine, by means of calculations, the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the system of forces in FIGURE 7.1. 300 N 200 N 100° 40° 400 N 120° 100 N FIGURE 7.1 (13) 7.2 A load of 80 kN is exerted onto a brass bush with an outer diameter of 62 mm and an inner diameter of 50 mm. The original length of the bush is 100 mm. Young's modulus for brass is 90 GPa. Calculate the: 7.2.1 Stress in the bar (5) 7.2.2 Strain (3) 7.2.3 Change in length (3) 7.3 FIGURE 7.3 below shows a uniform beam that is supported by two vertical supports, A and B. A uniformly distributed force of 80 N/m is exerted over the right half of the beam. Determine, by means of calculations, the magnitudes of the reactions in supports A and B. 550 N 300 N 80 N/m 8m 8m A B FIGURE 7.3 (6) [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 13 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 8: MAINTENANCE 8.1 Why is it important to use oil with a higher viscosity in a manual transmission? (2) 8.2 Give the reason for using SAE20W50 oil in an internal combustion engine. (2) 8.3 Define the term pour point of a lubricant. (1) 8.4 State TWO properties of grease. (2) 8.5 State THREE maintenance measures for cutting fluid in a centre lathe or milling machine. (3) 8.6 Explain the effect when the viscosity of the oil used in an internal combustion engine is too low. (2) 8.7 Explain the reason for skimming the flywheel before installing a new clutch plate. (3) [15] QUESTION 9: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL 9.1 FIGURE 9.1 below shows a gear drive system. Driver gear A on the shaft of the electric motor has 40 teeth that mesh with gear B with 60 teeth on a counter shaft. On the counter shaft is another driver gear, C, with 30 teeth that mesh with gear D with 80 teeth on the final driven shaft. Electrical A D motor 40 80 Final driven B shaft 60 C 30 Counter shaft FIGURE 9.1 Calculate the: 9.1.1 Rotation frequency of the final driven shaft if the electrical motor rotates at 1 440 r/min (3) 9.1.2 Velocity ratio between the input and output shafts (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 14 DBE/2018 SCE 9.2 FIGURE 9.2 below shows a belt drive system with a 260 mm driver pulley. The belt speed of the system is 40 m.s-1. The tensile force in the slack side is 140 N and the ratio between the force in the tight side and the force in the slack side is 2,5. NDR = ? r/min T2 DDR = 260 mm T1 FIGURE 9.2 Calculate the: 9.2.1 Rotation frequency of the driver pulley in r/min (revolutions per minute) (3) 9.2.2 Power transmitted (5) 9.3 A hydraulic system is used to lift a machine. The specifications of the system are presented diagrammatically in FIGURE 9.3 below. Ø 38 mm Ø 110 mm 250 N Piston A 120 mm LB Piston B FIGURE 9.3 Calculate the: 9.3.1 Fluid pressure in the hydraulic system when in equilibrium (4) 9.3.2 Distance L B that Piston B will move with TEN strokes of Piston A (4) 9.4 State ONE advantage of the antilock braking system (ABS) in a motor vehicle compared to a system without ABS? (2) 9.5 Explain why the airbag safety system in a motor vehicle is referred to as an active safety feature. (2) [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 15 DBE/2018 SCE QUESTION 10: TURBINES 10.1 Name TWO types of reaction turbines. (2) 10.2 Explain the operation of the impulse turbine. (6) 10.3 Why is it important to control the speed of a steam turbine? (2) 10.4 State THREE advantages of a gas turbine. (3) 10.5 What is the purpose of the waste gate in a turbocharger? (2) 10.6 What effect does a high altitude have on the performance of the engine of a motor vehicle? (2) 10.7 State ONE advantage of a turbocharger when compared to a supercharger. (1) 10.8 Identify the type of blower in FIGURE 10.8 used as a supercharger on an internal combustion engine. internal combustion blower engine FIGURE 10.8 (2) [20] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 1 DBE/2018 SCE FORMULA SHEET 1. BELT DRIVES 1.1 N dr × D dr = N dn × D dn πDN 1.2 Belt speed = where N is in r/min 60 π ( D + t )× N 1.3 Belt speed = (t = belt thickness) 60 diameter of driven pulley 1.4 Speed ratio = diameter of driver pulley T1 1.5 Ratio of tight side to slack side = T2 (T1 − T2 ) π D N 1.6 Power (P) = where N is in r/min 60 T1 = force in the tight side T2 = force in the slack side T1 − T2 = effective force (Te ) 1.7 Power (P) = (T1 − T2 ) × V where V = belt speed in m/s 2πNT 1.8 Power ( P ) = where N is in r/min 60 T1 1.9 Width = permissible tensile force 2. STRESS AND STRAIN force F 2.1 Stress = or ( σ = ) area A change in length ( ΔL ) 2.2 Strain ( ε ) = original length ( L ) stress σ 2.3 Young' s mod ulus ( E ) = or ( ) strain ε πd 2 2.4 Area of a round bar = A = 4 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 2 DBE/2018 SCE 3. HYDRAULICS force ( F ) 3.1 Pressure ( P ) = area ( A ) 3.2 Volume = (cross-sectional area) × stroke length 3.3 Work done = force × distance 4. KEYS AND KEYWAYS diameter of shaft 4.1 Width of key = 4 diameter of shaft 4.2 Thickness of key = 6 4.3 Length of key = 1,5 × diameter of shaft 4.4 Standard taper for taper key: 1 in 100 or 1 : 100 5. LEVERS load (W) 5.1 Mechanical advantage (MA) = effort (F) input movement 5.2 Velocity ratio = output movement 6. GEAR DRIVES 6.1 N dr × D dr = N dn × D dn 2πNT 6.2 Power ( P ) = 60 product of the number of teeth on the driven gears 6.3 Gear ratio = product of the number of teeth on the driver gears N input product of the number of teeth on the driven gears 6.4 = N output product of the number of teeth on the driver gears 6.5 Torque = force × radius 6.6 Torque transmitted = gear ratio × input torque pitch-circle diameter (PCD) 6.7 Module (m) = number of teeth (T) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Mechanical Technology 3 DBE/2018 SCE 6.8 N 1T1 = N 2 T2 circular pitch (CP) × number of teeth (T) 6.9 Pitch-circle diameter (PCD) = π 6.10 Pitch-circle diameter (PCD) = m × T 6.11 Outside diameter (OD) = m(T + 2) 6.12 Outside diameter (OD) = pitch-circle diameter (PCD) + 2 module 6.13 Addendum = module (m) 6.14 Dedendum = 1,157 m or Dedendum = 1,25 m 6.15 Cutting depth = 2,157 m or Cutting depth = 2,25 m 6.16 Clearance = 0,157 m or Clearance = 0,25 m 6.17 Circular pitch (CP) = m × π (PCD) A (PCD) B 6.18 Centre distance between gear A and B = + 2 2 7. SCREW THREADS 7.1 Pitch diameter = outside diameter – ½pitch 7.2 Pitch circumference = π × pitch diameter 7.3 Lead = pitch × number of starts 7.4 Height of screw thread = 0,866 × pitch 7.5 Depth of screw thread = 0,613 × pitch 8. 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