Mechanisms (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Purpose of mechanisms in wood technology
Purpose of mechanisms in wood technology
Turn raw wood into finished items by moving & applying force
Mechanism definition in wood technology
Mechanism definition in wood technology
Set of parts that moves & controls action (cutting, shaping)
Pivot definition
Pivot definition
Point where tools turn for precision & ease
Lever definition
Lever definition
Rigid bar that pivots to increase force
Linkage definition
Linkage definition
Connected set of levers that manage motion
Use of pivots in woodworking
Use of pivots in woodworking
Sawing to make exact cuts with turning motion
Use of levers in woodworking
Use of levers in woodworking
Provide force advantage in clamps & sawing rigs
Use of linkages in woodworking
Use of linkages in woodworking
In lathes & planers for rotation & shaping
How pivots help with wood shapes
How pivots help with wood shapes
Allow smooth turning for curved shapes & complex designs
How levers help cut hard wood
How levers help cut hard wood
Boost force for chisels to easily cut hard wood
How linkages work in planers
How linkages work in planers
Allow coordinated movement for even thickness
Benefit: Increased efficiency
Benefit: Increased efficiency
Speeds up cutting & shaping
Benefit: Enhanced precision
Benefit: Enhanced precision
Enables exact cuts
Benefit: Better consistency
Benefit: Better consistency
Reduces need for corrections
Limitation of mechanical aids
Limitation of mechanical aids
Requires regular maintenance to keep working