The process of enlarging a hole size and enhancing its surface finish is known as _______.

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  1. boring
  2. reaming 
  3. drilling 
  4. countersinking

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Option 2 : reaming 
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Concept:

Boring: Boring is an operation to enlarging of an existing hole, which may have been made by a drill or maybe the result of a core in a casting. 

Reaming

  • Reaming is a sizing operation that removes a small amount of metal from a hole already drilled.
  • It is done for two purposes:
  1. To bring holes to a more exact size
  2. To improve the finish of an existing hole

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Drilling: Drilling is a cutting process that uses a drill bit to cut or enlarge a hole of circular cross-section in solid materials. The drill bit is a rotary cutting tool.

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Counter sinking: It is the process of making the holes slightly tapered in the beginning. It is a seating place for screws.

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