Work Holding (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What do self-centring chucks do automatically as the jaws close?
What do self-centring chucks do automatically as the jaws close?
Centre the workpiece
How many jaws does a standard self-centring chuck have?
How many jaws does a standard self-centring chuck have?
Three jaws
What type of workpiece are self-centring chucks best suited for?
What type of workpiece are self-centring chucks best suited for?
Cylindrical components
What is a four jaw independent chuck specifically designed for?
What is a four jaw independent chuck specifically designed for?
Eccentric turning operations
Which tool measures how far off-centre a component should be positioned for eccentric turning?
Which tool measures how far off-centre a component should be positioned for eccentric turning?
Dial gauge
What is the critical limitation of collet chucks?
What is the critical limitation of collet chucks?
Each diameter needs a specific collet
What type of production are collet chucks ideal for?
What type of production are collet chucks ideal for?
Mass production applications
Where does the revolving centre sit on a lathe?
Where does the revolving centre sit on a lathe?
In the tailstock
Where is the fixed steady bolted on a lathe?
Where is the fixed steady bolted on a lathe?
To the lathe's slideways
How many adjustable fingers does a fixed steady have?
How many adjustable fingers does a fixed steady have?
Three adjustable fingers
Where does the travelling steady attach on a lathe?
Where does the travelling steady attach on a lathe?
To the cross slide
What happens if the cutting tool is positioned too high?
What happens if the cutting tool is positioned too high?
Tool becomes weak and may break