Friday, 29 March 2024, 12:34 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Tap

A tool to cut internal threads. Cutting internal threads.

Tape Tracking

Markings left behind on a new paint film when masking tape was applied before it was hard enough to resist pressure marks.

Taper

Reducing in size along the axis of an object.

Taper Roller Bearing

A type of bearing consisting of a series of tapered or conical rollers held in a cage between inner and outer bearing tracks and able to carry thrust (axial) loads as well as radial loads.

Tappet

A valve lifter or cam follower in the engine valve gear train.

Tapping Size

Thread core diameter, a drilling size.

TB

Throttle Body

TBI

Throttle Body Injection.

TC

Turbocharged

TCC

Torque Converter Clutch