Question

Which of the following is true for threaded hole position?

(a) Threaded holes are provided only on the sides of angle plates for handling purpose

(b) Threaded holes are provided only on the faces of angle plates so that it can be used as fixture

(c) Angle plates have threaded holes on the sides and faces so that it can be used as fixture

(d) No threaded holes are present in angle plates

I had been asked this question in semester exam.

This intriguing question comes from Angle Plates in portion Linear Measurements of Engineering Metrology

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) Angle plates have threaded holes on the sides and faces so that it can be used as fixture

Explanation: Sometimes angle plates are used as fixture and for this threaded holes are made on sides and faces of plates. Fixture is a work locating and holding a device.