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MECH870TrainerLAP8Homework

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Torque is a measure of the turning effort caused by a force acting on a part that rotates.
 

 2. 

A non-servo electric slide typicall uses hard stops and magnetic reed switches for positioning.     
 

 3. 

A typical non-servo electric slide is driven by a motor with reversible motor starter, which includes a thermal overload to protect the motor if the clutch is misadjusted or faulty.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

A non-servo electric slide typically uses _________ at the BOT and WOT positions to indicate to the PLC that the carriage is at one of the hard stops.
a.
magnet reed switches
c.
inductive sensors
b.
proximity switches
d.
limit switches
 

 5. 

The spindle of a screw torque module can be driven by ________________.
a.
an electric motor
c.
pneumatics
b.
hydraulics
d.
all of the above
 

 6. 

One advantage of a DC motor is that its ____________ can easily be varied.
a.
speed
c.
current
b.
torque
d.
resistence
 

 7. 

A ___________ is a mechanical device that uses mechanical, magnetic, hydraulic, pneumatic, or friction connections to engage or disengage two rotating members.
a.
motor
c.
fastener
b.
clutch
d.
tool
 

 8. 

The setting at which a motor starter overload’s contacts will open is called the ________.
a.
open setting
c.
trip point
b.
open point
d.
overload setting
 

 9. 

A typical screw torque module includes a DC screw motor and a pneumatic slide with a gripper, which also includes a ___________ to indicate the gripper is closed.
a.
limit switch
c.
fiber optic sensor
b.
inductive sensor
d.
magnet reed switch
 

 10. 

An automated torquing system is used to apply consistent _________ to fasteners on an automated assembly line.
a.
torque
c.
number of turns
b.
pressure
d.
none of the above
 

 11. 

Selecting ___________ causes the PLC tmove the machine’s actuators and program logic to some initial or starting condition.
a.
home
c.
initialize
b.
return
d.
reset
 



 
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