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Glossary
BACKLASH
Relative motion of mechanical parts caused by looseness
BELT
A flexible band used to connect pulleys
BEVEL
An angle between two parallel surfaces forming the cutting edge
BORAZON
A material equivalent to the synthetic diamond
CARTENE
A high density polythene sheet used to protect the machine against dust, humidity,
etc.
CARTER
Metal cover enclosing machine parts and forming in some case its structure
CONNECTOR
A detachable device for connecting electrical conductors
DISPLAY
A device on which a system projects numerical information or graphics for
immediate reading
EXHAUSTOR
An apparatus drawing up dusty air
FUSE
A device used to protect an electrical circuit against overcurrent
GEAR
A toothed machine element used to transmit motion
IDLER
A pulley used to guide and tighten a belt
INPUT
In electronics synonymous with input signal
INVERTER
A device for the electronic speed regulation of asynchronous three-phase motors
by means of a potentiometer acting on voltage and frequency
KEY
A tool used to loosen and tighten screws, nuts, etc.
LED
Light-emitting diode: a luminous signal
MICRO
Synonymous with microswitch, a low voltage and amperage switch in which
contact is made or broken by a slight motion
MICROMETER
An instrument used for 0.01 mm setting
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