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Pneumatics Flashcards

1
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What is mains air used for?

A

Air that operates a piston/cylinder.

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What is pilot Air used for?

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Air that operates a valve

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What is a force that doesn’t cause something to move?

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Static

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What is a force that causes something to move?

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Dynamic force

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What is a force that causes something to bend?

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Bending force

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What is a force that cuts something?

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Shear force

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What is a force that turns something?

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Torsion force

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What is a force that squashes something?

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Compression force

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What is a force that is pulling something apart?

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Tension force

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What is the purpose of a strong material?

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A material that can resist force.

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What is the purpose of elasticity?

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A material that can return to its origin shape once a force has been removed.

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What is the purpose of plasticity?

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A material that can change shape when a force is applied and stay in that shape.

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What is the purpose of brittleness?

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A material that can be easily cracked/broken.

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What is the purpose of toughness?

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A material that can absorb a sudden sharp load.

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What is the purpose of hardness?

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A material that can resist erosion.

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What is the purpose of ductility?

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A material that can be stretched without breaking.

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