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Mechanical engineering
Terms related to the discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
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gear reducer
Engineering; Mechanical engineering
Mechanism that reduces the motor speed to the desired speed.
disc brake
Engineering; Mechanical engineering
A type of vehicle brake employing the friction of pads against a disc that is attached to the wheel.
size
Engineering; Mechanical engineering
the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of an object
cylinder
Engineering; Mechanical engineering
A cylinder is the central working part of a reciprocating engine or pump, the space in which a piston travels. Multiple cylinders are commonly arranged side by side in a bank, or engine block, which ...
pipeline
Engineering; Mechanical engineering
It is a conduit made from pipes connected end-to-end for long-distance fluid or gas transport.
full flat grind (FFG)
Engineering; Mechanical engineering
The term used to describe a style of knife construction where the full flat of the blade tapers into the cutting edge, or secondary bevel, with a flat grind. This gives the advantages of a lighter ...
