Exam Overview

• Post Name: Tradesman - Smithy (Forging and Heat Treating)
• Department: Technical Education
• Paper Code: 185/2015
• Date of Examination: 03-10-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Tradesman - Smithy (Forging and Heat Treating) Exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Basic Engineering Concepts, and Technical Topics related to Smithy, Forging, and Heat Treatment.

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian & Kerala History (Freedom Struggles, Social Reformers)
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Economic & Social Development Policies
• Science & Technology Advancements
• Current Affairs related to Kerala, India, and the world

2. Basic Engineering Concepts

• Engineering Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry, Mensuration)
• Basic Physics and Chemistry Principles
• Engineering Drawing & Blueprint Reading
• Basic Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

3. Smithy & Forging Technology

This section tested candidates’ practical knowledge in metalworking processes, tools, and techniques.

Introduction to Smithy & Forging

• History & Importance of Smithy
• Types of Forging Processes (Open-Die, Closed-Die, Press Forging)
• Classification of Metals & Alloys

Tools & Equipment Used in Smithy

• Anvils, Hammers, Tongs, Chisels, Swage Blocks
• Power Hammers & Drop Forging Machines
• Hand Tools and Safety Precautions

Forging Techniques & Processes

• Upsetting, Drawing Out, Bending, Punching, and Riveting
• Sheet Metal Work and Blacksmithing Techniques
• Welded and Riveted Joints in Smithy Work

Defects in Forging & Their Remedies

• Common Forging Defects (Cracks, Scale, Undersize Forging)
• Methods to Prevent Forging Defects

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