Question 1

A cam displacement diagram is similar to a graph representing the cam profile in a flat pattern of one complete 360° revolution of the cam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When it is required for the follower to rise and fall at a uniform rate, ____ is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  constant velocity motion 
B)  simple harmonic motion 
C)  Straight line motion 
D)  both a and c 
E)  none of the above 
A)  constant velocity motion 
B)  simple harmonic motion 
C)  Straight line motion 
D)  both a and c 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

A pinion gear operates at 2400 rpm, has 65 teeth, and has a gear ratio of 5:1 with its mating gear. Given this information about the pinion, what information can be found about the gear?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gear operates at 480 rpm, has 325 teeth, and has a diametrical pitch of 5. 
B)  The gear operates at 12,000 rpm, has 13 teeth, and has a diametrical pitch of 5. 
C)  The gear operates at 480 rpm, has 13 teeth, and has a diametrical pitch of 3. 
D)  The gear operates at 480 rpm, has 325 teeth and the diametrical pitch cannot be determined. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  The gear operates at 480 rpm, has 325 teeth, and has a diametrical pitch of 5. 
B)  The gear operates at 12,000 rpm, has 13 teeth, and has a diametrical pitch of 5. 
C)  The gear operates at 480 rpm, has 13 teeth, and has a diametrical pitch of 3. 
D)  The gear operates at 480 rpm, has 325 teeth and the diametrical pitch cannot be determined. 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

The base circle, which surrounds the cam shaft, is a member of a cam mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Spur gears and helical gears are designed with parallel shafts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cam profile is the actual contour of the cam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the A, B, and C gear hubs.

Accepted Answer

Gear hubs are referred to as A, B, or C

Question 8

Given the following example of an SAE spline specification, identify the components A through D.
SAE 2 1/2-10 B SPLINE
(A) = SAE
(B) = 2 1/2
(C) = 10
(D) = B

Accepted Answer

The note components are described as fol

Question 9

This is similar to a graph representing the cam profile in a flat pattern of one complete 360° revolution of the cam.

Accepted Answer

Cam displa

Question 10

Cylindrical roller bearings have a high radial capacity and assist in shaft alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bearings are mechanical devices used to reduce friction between three or more surfaces, and are designed to accommodate either rotational or linear motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a cam cycle, this is a segment of follower operation such as rise, dwell, or fall.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a cam cycle, this is a...

Question 13

When it is necessary for the follower to move in a path parallel to the axis of the cam, a drum cam is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the three types of cams? Which is the most common?

Accepted Answer

The three types of c

Question 15

Name the type of gears that are conical in shape, allowing the shafts of the gear and pinion to intersect at 90° or any desired angle. The teeth have the same shape as the teeth on spur gears except they taper toward the apex of the cone, and provide for a speed change between the gear and pinion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the type of gears that are...

Question 16

Even in a detailed drawing of a bevel gear, simplified representations are used, so in the circular view, the outside diameter and the root diameter are shown as centerlines, and the pitch diameter is shown as a phantom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Simple harmonic motion can be used for high speed applications if the rise and fall are equal to 180°.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A complete cam cycle has taken place when the cam has rotated 360°.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A cam, a cam shaft, and a hub are all basic components of a cam mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some gears have nonintersecting shafts that are at right angles. Which of the following is not in this category?

Accepted Answer

A)  worm gears 
B)  crossed helical gears 
C)  bevel gears 
D)  hypoid gears 
E)  none of the above 
A)  worm gears 
B)  crossed helical gears 
C)  bevel gears 
D)  hypoid gears 
E)  none of the above

A cam displacement diagram is similar to a graph representing the cam profile in a flat pattern of one complete 360° revolution of the cam.

When it is required for the follower to rise and fall at a uniform rate, ____ is used.

A pinion gear operates at 2400 rpm, has 65 teeth, and has a gear ratio of 5:1 with its mating gear. Given this information about the pinion, what information can be found about the gear?

The base circle, which surrounds the cam shaft, is a member of a cam mechanism.

Spur gears and helical gears are designed with parallel shafts.

Cam profile is the actual contour of the cam.

Describe the A, B, and C gear hubs.

Given the following example of an SAE spline specification, identify the components A through D. SAE 2 1/2-10 B SPLINE (A) = SAE (B) = 2 1/2 (C) = 10 (D) = B

This is similar to a graph representing the cam profile in a flat pattern of one complete 360° revolution of the cam.

Cylindrical roller bearings have a high radial capacity and assist in shaft alignment.

Bearings are mechanical devices used to reduce friction between three or more surfaces, and are designed to accommodate either rotational or linear motion.

In a cam cycle, this is a segment of follower operation such as rise, dwell, or fall.

When it is necessary for the follower to move in a path parallel to the axis of the cam, a drum cam is used.

What are the three types of cams? Which is the most common?

Name the type of gears that are conical in shape, allowing the shafts of the gear and pinion to intersect at 90° or any desired angle. The teeth have the same shape as the teeth on spur gears except they taper toward the apex of the cone, and provide for a speed change between the gear and pinion.

Even in a detailed drawing of a bevel gear, simplified representations are used, so in the circular view, the outside diameter and the root diameter are shown as centerlines, and the pitch diameter is shown as a phantom line.

Simple harmonic motion can be used for high speed applications if the rise and fall are equal to 180°.

A complete cam cycle has taken place when the cam has rotated 360°.

A cam, a cam shaft, and a hub are all basic components of a cam mechanism.

Some gears have nonintersecting shafts that are at right angles. Which of the following is not in this category?

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Exam 12: Reading Linkage, Cam, Gear, and Bearing Prints

A cam displacement diagram is similar to a graph representing the cam profile in a flat pattern of one complete 360° revolution of the cam.

When it is required for the follower to rise and fall at a uniform rate, ____ is used.

A pinion gear operates at 2400 rpm, has 65 teeth, and has a gear ratio of 5:1 with its mating gear. Given this information about the pinion, what information can be found about the gear?

The base circle, which surrounds the cam shaft, is a member of a cam mechanism.

Spur gears and helical gears are designed with parallel shafts.

Cam profile is the actual contour of the cam.

Describe the A, B, and C gear hubs.

Given the following example of an SAE spline specification, identify the components A through D. SAE 2 1/2-10 B SPLINE (A) = SAE (B) = 2 1/2 (C) = 10 (D) = B

This is similar to a graph representing the cam profile in a flat pattern of one complete 360° revolution of the cam.

Cylindrical roller bearings have a high radial capacity and assist in shaft alignment.

Bearings are mechanical devices used to reduce friction between three or more surfaces, and are designed to accommodate either rotational or linear motion.

In a cam cycle, this is a segment of follower operation such as rise, dwell, or fall.

When it is necessary for the follower to move in a path parallel to the axis of the cam, a drum cam is used.

What are the three types of cams? Which is the most common?

Name the type of gears that are conical in shape, allowing the shafts of the gear and pinion to intersect at 90° or any desired angle. The teeth have the same shape as the teeth on spur gears except they taper toward the apex of the cone, and provide for a speed change between the gear and pinion.

Even in a detailed drawing of a bevel gear, simplified representations are used, so in the circular view, the outside diameter and the root diameter are shown as centerlines, and the pitch diameter is shown as a phantom line.

Simple harmonic motion can be used for high speed applications if the rise and fall are equal to 180°.

A complete cam cycle has taken place when the cam has rotated 360°.

A cam, a cam shaft, and a hub are all basic components of a cam mechanism.

Some gears have nonintersecting shafts that are at right angles. Which of the following is not in this category?

Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Print Reading

Communicating with a Sketch

Scales and Precision Measurement

Reading Lines and Lettering on a Print

Reading Multiviews

Reading Auxiliary Views

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Reading Dimensions

Reading Prints With Fasteners and Springs

Reading Sections, Revolutions, and Conventional Breaks

Reading Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Reading Precision Sheet Metal Prints

Reading Prints of Working Drawings

Welding Processes and Reading Welding Representations

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