Thursday, 28 March 2024, 11:13 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Flexible AdditiveA substance added to paint to improve its performance characteristics, such as impact resistance, flexibility, and elasticity when applied to plastic or flexible substrates. |
Flexible CouplingA rubber or fabric reinforced rubber coupling that is used to join two shafts. Usually incorporates two forks that act as a safety device in the event of failure of the rubber component. |
FlexingAnother word for bending. |
FlipThe change in value, hue, and chroma of a metallic or pearl car finish when it is viewed from different angles. |
Flip-toneThe colour perceived by the brain when a painted surface is viewed from an acute angle (i.e. less than 90°). - the more acute the angle, the less amount of light reflection occurs, giving an impression that the colour is darker |
FlitchA longitudinal cut |
Flitch PanelStructural panel of vehicle body on sides of engine. |
FloatA buoyant component used to indicate or control fluid levels. In a carburettor used with a needle valve to control the petrol level in the float chamber. |
Float ChamberPart of carburettor holding petrol at a controlled level. |
FloatingThe tendency of pigment particles in a wet paint film to separate from one another and concentrate in particular areas, resulting in a 'patchy' finish |