Question

The figure shown below represents which instrument?

(a) Hammer base

(b) Knife cutter

(c) Hammer striker

(d) Anvil

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The question is from Steel and Iron Work in chapter Rules and Methods of Measurement of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) Anvil

The explanation is: The primary work surface of the anvil is known as the face. It is generally made of hardened steel and should be flat and smooth with rounded edges for most work. Any marks on the face will be transferred to the work. Also, sharp edges tend to cut into the metal being worked and may cause cracks to form in the workpiece. The face is hardened and tempered to resist the blows of the smith’s hammer, so the anvil face does not deform under repeated use. A hard anvil face also reduces the amount of force lost in each hammer blow. Hammers, tools, and work pieces of hardened steel should never directly strike the anvil face with full force, as they may damage it; this can result in chipping or deforming of the anvil face.