Measuring devices Flashcards
What are the two main categories of tools used in engineering?
Hand tools and power tools
What is the major difference between hand tools and power tools?
Power tools are powered by a battery, electricity, fuel, or compressed air, while hand tools require manual labour.
True or False: Power tools are always better than hand tools.
False
What are some examples of common hand tools?
- Spirit level
- Engineer’s square
- Combination set
- Steel rule
- Stanley knife
- Mirror
- Files
- Clamp
- Magnet
- Chisel
- Hacksaw
- Torch
- Pliers
- Hammer
- Marker pen
What are some examples of common power tools?
- Angle grinder
- Bench grinder
- Hammer drill
- Rotary hammer drill
- Cordless drill
- Nibbler
- Belt sander
- Orbital and disc sanders
- Jigsaw
- Reciprocating saw
- Circular saw
- Mitre saw
- Table saw
- Bandsaw
- Electric screwdriver
- Wet/dry vacuum
- Soldering iron
- Air compressor
- Impact driver
- Impact wrench
What is the purpose of insulated tools in electrical engineering?
To protect against injury in the event of making contact with an energised source.
What must every insulated tool be marked with?
The year it was insulated and an official 1,000V rating symbol.
What are some examples of tools for electronics?
- Wire strippers
- Wire cutters
- Wire gauge
- Wire crimps and tooling
- Voltage tester
- Multifunctional tester
- 16A socket tester 230V
- Portable appliance tester
- Insulated screwdriver
- Insulated pliers
- Clamp meter
- Insulation/electrical tape
- Labelling machine
- Conduit/pipe bender
What are some examples of software tools used by engineers?
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
- CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)
- 3D printing tools
Name three software packages used for CAD.
- Solidworks
- CATIA
- Fusion 360
What type of equipment can be regarded as tools but are generally fixed and non-portable?
Lathes and pillar drills
What is CNC machinery?
Computer Numerical Control machinery
List some measuring devices and gauges used in engineering.
- Depth micrometer
- External micrometer
- Internal micrometer
- Vernier caliper
- Bevel protractor
- Steel scale
- Measuring tape
- Spring dividers
- Flow meter
What do feeler gauges measure?
The gap or clearance between two parts.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is used to measure the angle between two surfaces.
Bevel protractor
What is a common use for a pressure gauge?
To measure the pressure of gases or liquids.
What is a screw pitch gauge used for?
To determine the pitch of a screw thread.
