Marking Out Flashcards
What are the advantages of using bar/beam compasses?
- CT
They give a greater radius.
What is a spirit based marker?
- CT
It is used to mark out on plastics.
What do French curves help with?
- CT
They help with complex, repeatable contours.
What do scale scale rules help with?
- CT
They help with proportional models.
What do scaling templates add?
- CT
They add decals proportionally.
What do shape templates help with?
-EW
Shape templates help with specific model standards, often used in the car industry
What is ‘Engineers Blue’ used for?
-EW
Engineers Blue is a paint like substance which makes markings and scribe marks easier to see on metal.
Measure twice cut once is the wrong advice when marking out. True of false?
-EW
False. It is the right advice.
What is important when marking out pieces to be cut off?
-EW
You should mark which bit is waste in order to avoid making mistakes.
What are odd legged callipers used for?
-EW
They are used to mark out a set distance from an edge.
What should you always measure from?
-F.W.
A datum surface.
What kind of hammer would one use for heavier work?
-F.W.
A ball pein hammer.
What is a depth marking gauge’s advantage?
-F.W.
Reliability.
What would a scriber be used on?
-F.W.
Metals.
What would you use to measure internal diameters?
-F.W.
Inside Callipers.
