Unit One Vocab F-H Flashcards
Face
To machine a flat surface perpendicular to the axis, such as the end of a shaft.
Fastener
A connector used to secure two or more parts. Bolts, nuts, screws and rivets are types of fasteners.
Ferrous
Metals that contain iron as their base material, such as steel.
Fillet
A concave surface (interior radius) at the intersection of two surfaces of an object.
Fin
A thin projecting edge on cast or molded parts.
Finish Marks
Symbols appearing on the edge view of surfaces to be machined. Usually confined to drawings of castings and forgings.
Fixture
A device designed to position and hold a part in a machine tool it doesn’t guide the cutting tool.
Flame Hardening
A process of hardening steel by heating with an oxyacetylene torch and quenching.
Flange
A projecting rim or collar on an object. It may include mounting holes to secure it in place.
Forge
To force hot metal into a desired shape by hammering or squeezing.
Gage
A measuring instrument such as a gage block or a height gage.
Gauge
The thickness of sheet metal of the diameter of wire designated by a number rather than a dimension.
Geometric Tolerancing
Tolerances on drawing with emphasis on the actual function or relationship of part features where interchangeability is critical.
Gusset
An angular piece of metal fastened in the angle of a metal frame to give stiffness or strength.
Hardness Test
A test that measures the degree of hardness of metals.
