Friday, 3 May 2024, 1:50 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Pitch(1) Distance that two points are apart. Examples are thread dimensions and pitch circle diameters of concentric drillings. (2) Vehicle body movement from back to front or from front to back. |
Pitman ArmThe output arm on a steering gearbox. Also known as a drop arm. |
PittingThe appearance of holes or pits in a paint film while it is wet. May also refer to the damage caused by more serious rusting on steel panelwork |
Pivot BoltA simple bolt on which something pivots (turns). |
Pivot PointThe point about which something pivots! |
Planet CarrierFrame with spindles that the planet gears rotate on as part of an epicyclic gear set. |
Planetary GearsGears that rotate around sun gears (differential, epicyclic gearing, etc.) |
PlanningThe act of forming and following a program to achieve a specific goal. |
PlanometerA flat metal plate for gauging the accuracy of a plane surface in precision metalworking, which is also known as a surface plate |
Plastic FillerA compound of resin and heavy pigments used to fill dents on car bodies. |