Adjustment of Mechanical Equipment

What is the purpose of equipment requiring adjustment?

• To make it look good
• To ensure it functions correctly
• To reduce noise
• To increase weight

What is an off-load check?

• Checking equipment under power
• Checking equipment while it is running
• Checking equipment without power
• Ignoring the equipment

Why is it important to make off-load checks before running the equipment under power?

• To save time
• To reduce energy consumption
• To show up any faults
• To increase speed

What is a clearance fit?

• Shaft does not fit in the hole
• Shaft is very tight in the hole
• Shaft slides through the hole without interference
• Shaft shears the metal as it goes in

What does a transition fit indicate?

• No gap between shaft and hole
• Shaft does not fit
• Shaft shears the hole
• Shaft slides easily

What type of fit requires the use of a power source to assemble the shaft and hole?

• Clearance fit
• Transition fit
• Push fit
• Force fit

Which fit allows one part to slide in another without force being applied?

• Force fit
• Push fit
• Sliding fit
• Interference fit

What is the benefit of offline testing?

• Increases noise
• Reduces weight
• Saves money and prevents accidents
• Uses more energy

What is the setting of clearance for gears called?

• Push fit
• Transition fit
• Stroke adjustment
• Backlash

Why do we require running or working clearance?

• To ensure parts do not touch
• To make parts heavier
• To reduce size
• To increase friction