All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

By which operation does the sheet metal get cut straight in length?

This question was previously asked in
RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Slitting

Sheet Metal Straight Cut Operation

The operation used to cut sheet metal straight in length is known as slitting. This process is specifically designed for making long, straight cuts, often dividing a wider sheet or coil into narrower strips.

Understanding Slitting

  • Slitting involves passing sheet metal between rotating blades (slitter knives) that shear the material along a precise line.
  • It is the standard method for producing straight edges and dividing metal sheets or coils lengthwise.

Why Other Operations Are Incorrect

  • Notching: This operation removes material from the edge or corner of a sheet, typically in a specific shape (like V-notch or square notch), not a straight cut along the length.
  • Embossing: This is a metal forming process that creates raised or sunken designs on the sheet surface; it does not involve cutting.
  • Perforating: This process creates a pattern of holes in the sheet metal, rather than a continuous straight cut.

Therefore, slitting is the correct operation for cutting sheet metal straight in length.

Was this answer helpful?

Similar Questions

  1. Which of the Snip cutters given below is used for cutting the sheet?

  2. Which type of snip is suitable to cut curved surfaces?

  3. Which of the following is not a Sheet metal cutting tool?

  4. A Bent snip is used for:
  5. Removing pieces from the edge in shearing operation is known as _____.
  6. Which of the following is a sheet metal forming process?

  7. Which of the following is a common reason for using aluminium sheets?

  8. Which hammer is used in sheet metal work?

  9. Which mallet feature is important for its use in sheet metal work?

  10. Which sheet is most commonly used for roofing because it is both lightweight and corrosion-resistant?


Important Questions from Sheet Metal Works

  1. Which of the Snip cutters given below is used for cutting the sheet?

  2. Which type of snip is suitable to cut curved surfaces?

  3. A sheet metal worker’s anvil is known as

  4. The process of stiffening edge of sheet metal article by folding is called------

  5. Which of the following is not a Sheet metal cutting tool?

Need Expert Advice?
Upcoming Exams
RRB JE
October 27, 2026
RRB ALP
November 03, 2026
Test Series
RRB ALP img
Railways
RRB ALP 2026 Mock Test series
1035 Tests 1 Tests Free
1348 Attempts
4.3(247)
English, Hindi

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App