Pneumatics
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What is mains air used for?
Air that operates a piston/cylinder.
What is pilot Air used for?
Air that operates a valve
What is a force that doesn’t cause something to move?
Static
What is a force that causes something to move?
Dynamic force
What is a force that causes something to bend?
Bending force
What is a force that cuts something?
Shear force
What is a force that turns something?
Torsion force
What is a force that squashes something?
Compression force
What is a force that is pulling something apart?
Tension force
What is the purpose of a strong material?
A material that can resist force.
What is the purpose of elasticity?
A material that can return to its origin shape once a force has been removed.
What is the purpose of plasticity?
A material that can change shape when a force is applied and stay in that shape.
What is the purpose of brittleness?
A material that can be easily cracked/broken.
What is the purpose of toughness?
A material that can absorb a sudden sharp load.
What is the purpose of hardness?
A material that can resist erosion.
What is the purpose of ductility?
A material that can be stretched without breaking.