Wheel Balancing (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What does precision grinding achieve?
What does precision grinding achieve?
Extremely accurate dimensions & finishes
What is the primary purpose of wheel balancing?
What is the primary purpose of wheel balancing?
Eliminate vibration from uneven weight
What is the grinding wheel mounted on during the balancing process?
What is the grinding wheel mounted on during the balancing process?
An arbour
What is the purpose of knife edge wheels in wheel balancing?
What is the purpose of knife edge wheels in wheel balancing?
Reduce friction for free movement
What items are positioned on the grinding wheel during balancing?
What items are positioned on the grinding wheel during balancing?
Small weights
Where exactly are the balancing weights positioned?
Where exactly are the balancing weights positioned?
On the face of the grinding wheel
Which physics principle relates to wheel balancing?
Which physics principle relates to wheel balancing?
Centrifugal force
What serious safety risk can excessive vibration cause?
What serious safety risk can excessive vibration cause?
Wheel failure with flying debris
How does vibration affect workpiece quality?
How does vibration affect workpiece quality?
Poor finishes & inaccuracies
Which machine components can vibration damage?
Which machine components can vibration damage?
Spindle, bearings & precision parts
When does proper wheel balancing become more critical?
When does proper wheel balancing become more critical?
As grinding speeds increase