Flashcards: Innovative Materials and Mechanical Systems — 24 cartões

Industrial Revolution start?

1780, major technological changes begin.

Digital Revolution start?

1940, digital technology advances.

Automation — role?

Operates machinery with minimal human input.

CAD — purpose?

Creates and modifies designs digitally.

CAM — function?

Controls manufacturing processes via software.

CNC — mechanism?

Uses computer programming for precise machining.

FMS — benefit?

Flexible production with minimal changeover.

JIT — goal?

Reduce waste by producing on demand.

Virtual & Augmented Reality — use?

Enhance design, training, and simulation.

AI — role?

Enables machines to learn and make decisions.

Parallel Motion Linkage — movement?

Produces parallel output movement.

Reverse Motion Linkage — effect?

Reverses the direction of movement.

Treadle Linkage — operated by?

Foot pedal, manual force.

Crank & Slider — converts?

Rotary to linear motion.

Bell Crank — function?

Changes force direction at 90°.

1st Class Lever — fulcrum?

Between effort and load.

2nd Class Lever — load position?

Between effort and fulcrum.

3rd Class Lever — effort?

Between load and fulcrum.

Product durability — influenced by?

Effort, load, and fulcrum placement.

Graphene — property?

Exceptional strength and conductivity.

Metal Foams — characteristic?

Lightweight, energy-absorbing materials.

Titanium — advantage?

High strength-to-weight, corrosion resistant.

Smart materials — stimuli?

Heat, sound, electricity, UV, pressure.

Self-healing concrete — purpose?

Automatically repairs cracks, extends lifespan.