Thursday, 25 April 2024, 11:29 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
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Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Calibrated ApertureAn accurate size hole to control flow. |
Calibrated FloatThe float used in a hydrometer. It is designed to work accurately (calibrated) usually at 15 degrees Celsius. |
Calibration ResistorA variable resistance that is used to set the basic position of a circuit. |
CaliperIn a disc brake system, the mechanism that brings brake pads to bear on the disc by a clamping or pinching action, similar to that of the jaws of a Vernier caliper. |
Caliper PistonA slave cylinder in a brake caliper. |
CALPAKCalibration Pack |
Cam(1) A shaped or profiled component that produces linear or angular motion or lift of a follower. Except in the steering box, most automotive cams are in the form of non-circular wheels which impart motion to the follower by their rotation. (2) A camshaft (informal). Misleading usage, as for instance twin cam to describe an engine with two camshafts. |
Cam BeltBelt, usually made of reinforced rubber, which drives the cam from the crank. |
Cam LinkageA cam shaped (egg shaped) part. |
Cam LobeHigh point of a cam which operates components. |