BCTC INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY AMTEC (NOCTI
MECHATRONIC) REVIEW WITH
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What is the turning force applied to an object being rotated around a
fixed axis? - correct answer_ Torque
what type of V-belt can be used intermittently on motors rated up to
10hp? - correct answer_ FHP
Calculate the amount of work produced if a force of 125lbs is applied to
move a 12lb wagon across a distance of 25'.
Work= Force*Distance - correct answer_ W= 125lbs*25'
W= 3125ft-lbs
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What is used to mechanically convert rotational motion into linear
motion? - correct answer_ Rack and pinion
Increased current draw to a gear box motor indicates... - correct
answer_ bad bearings.
The purpose of a mechanical transmission system is to transmit _____
and ______ from one device to another. - correct answer_ force,
motion
Fluid pilot operated control valves are activated by... - correct answer_
system pressure.
The formula F=P*A for calculating theoretical forces produced by a
pneumatic cylinder is known as... - correct answer_ Pascal's Law
T/F: The fluid in a hydraulic system must be kept as clean as possible for
the system to operate properly and avoid damage. - correct answer_
True.
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A hydraulic oil conditioning system's primary function is to... - correct
answer_ cool and filter the oil.
The distance a piston travels from its highest position to its lowest
position is known as its ______. - correct answer_ stroke
According to Pascal's Law, if a lever used in a basic jack provides a
mechanical advantage of 10:1 and the operator presses down on the
pilot cylinder with a force of 10 pounds, how many pounds of force
would the lever deliver? - correct answer_ 100
In a pneumatic system, which valve throttles or limits flow in the
reverse direction through a needle valve? - correct answer_ Flow
control valve.
What is the relationship between flow, velocity and differential
pressure? - correct answer_ An increase in flow will cause an increase
in fluid velocity and differential pressure.
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What connects to a robots arm and acts like its hand? - correct answer_
End effector.
Three principles used in the operation of automated machinery are
electrical, __________, and fluid power. - correct answer_ mechanical
The robot's work envelope,controller, and ________________, make
up the area called the work cell. - correct answer_ peripheral devices
What is used for repetitive sequence motion in manufacturing
industries? - correct answer_ Robots
What is the area called that includes the full range of a robot's
movement? - correct answer_ Work envelope.
What is the first step in programming a new robot? - correct answer_
Homing.