Millwright Terminology

Industrial Mechanics/ Millwrights

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Table of Contents
Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights Trade: Definitions of Terms----------------- 5 Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights: Crossword------------------------------------- 12 Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights: Matching --------------------------------------- 13 Answer Key------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 References ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Introduction
To become a skilled industrial mechanic/millwright, you first need to learn the technical vocabulary (language) of industrial mechanics/millwright. The sections in this booklet introduce you to some of the basic terms of the industrial mechanic/millwright language. Once you understand the language of industrial mechanics/millwright, you will be prepared to interpret and communicate information accurately. This guide mainly focuses on some of the essential terms for industrial mechanics/millwright. There are four crosswords and matching activities in this package. Answer keys are found at the back of the package. Crosswords and matching activities are meant to be completed after you have studied the corresponding unit. After you feel you have understood the material you have read, you can then test yourself. If you are scoring below 80% on the self-tests, it is recommended that you go back and review those areas.

Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights Trade: Definitions of Terms

Additive - A chemical compound added to a fluid to change its properties. Air Compressor - A device that takes air from the atmosphere and compresses it to increase its pressure. Ambient Temperature - The temperature of the air surrounding a piece of equipment. Authorized Individual - A knowledgeable individual to whom the authority and responsibility to perform a specific assignment has been given. Backlash - The play between mating gear teeth. Ball Bearing - An anti-friction bearing that permits free motion between a moving part and a fixed part by means of balls confined between inner and outer rings. Centre of Gravity - The balancing point of a load. Centrifugal Force - The outward force produced by a rotating object. Circuit - A closed path through which hydraulic fluid flows. Circumference - The boundary of a circle. CMTS - Cable Modem Termination System describes a component that exchanges digital signals with cable modems on a cable network. A cable modem termination system is located at the local office of a cable television company. Coax - Coaxial cable is copper-cored cable surrounded by a heavy shielding that is used to connect computers in a network. Either thin or thick coax can be used.

Connecting Link - A three-part chain attachment used to assemble and connect the master link to a chain. Corrosion - The action or process of eating or wearing away gradually by chemical action. Coupling - A device that connects the ends of rotating shafts. Cubic Foot - Contains 1,728 cubic inches (cu in) (12 x 12 x 12 = 1728 cu in.) Directional Control Valve - A valve whose primary function is to direct or prevent flow through selected passages. Displacement - 1. The volume of oil moved during each cycle of a pump. 2. The measurement of the distance (amplitude) an object is vibrating. Efficiency - A measure of a components or systems useful output energy compared to its input energy. End Play - The total amount of axial movement of a shaft. Energy - A measure of the ability to do work. Extension Ladder - An adjustable-height ladder with a fixed bed section and sliding, lockable fly sections. Ferrous Metals - Metals containing iron. Flow Control Valve - A valve whose primary function is to regulate the rate of fluid flow. Gasket - A seal used between machined parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of fluids.

Gear Pump - A pump consisting of two meshing gears enclosed in a closefitting housing. Guardrail - A rail secured to uprights and erected along the exposed sides and ends of a platform. Hazardous Location - A location where there is an increased risk of fire or explosion due to the pressure of flammable gases, vapours, liquids, combustible dusts, or easily ignitable fibres or flyings. Hoist Chain - The chain that raises a load. Horizontal Line - A line that is parallel to the horizon. Hydraulics - The branch of science that deals with the practical application of water or other liquids at rest or in motion. Idler Gear - A gear that transfers motion and direction in a gear train, but does not change speeds. Kinetic Energy - The energy of motion. Knotting - Fastening a part of a rope to another part of the same rope by interlacing it and drawing it tight. Lanyard - A rope or webbing device used to attach a workers harness to a lifeline. Limit Switch - A device that cuts off the power automatically at or near the upper limit of hoist travel. Lockout - The process of preventing the flow of energy from a power source to a piece of equipment.

Logic - The science of correct reasoning. Lubrication - The process of maintaining a fluid film between solid surfaces to prevent their physical contact. Machine - A group of mechanical devices that transfer force, motion or energy input at one device into a force, motion or energy output at another device. Mechanical Advantage - The ratio of the output force of a device to the input force. Overhead Crane - A crane that is mounted between overhead runways. Parallel Lines - Two or more lines that remain the same distance apart. Pictorial Diagram - A diagram that uses drawings or pictures to show the relationship of each component in a circuit. Piston Pump - A pump in which fluid flow is produced by reciprocating pistons. Platform - A landing surface that provides access or rest from a fixed ladder. Pneumatics - The branch of science that deals with the transmission of energy using gas. Polarity - The positive (+) or negative (-) state of an object. Potential Energy - Stored energy a body has due to its position, chemical state or condition. Pressure - The force per unit area.

Pressure Gauge - A device that measures the intensity of a force applied to a fluid. Ratchet - A mechanism that consists of a toothed wheel and a springloaded pawl. Ratio - The relationship between two quantities or terms, e.g., 1:3. Rectangle - A quadrilateral with equal opposite sides and four 90 angles. Reservoir - A container for storing fluid in a hydraulic system. Resistance - The opposition to electron flow. Rigging - Securing equipment or machinery in preparation for lifting by means of rope, chain or webbing. Rounding Off - The process of increasing or decreasing a number to the nearest acceptable number, e.g., 44 rounded off = 45. Rust: - A form of oxidation in which metal oxides are chemically combined with water to form a reddish-brown scale on metal. Scaffold - A temporary or movable platform and structure for workers to stand on when working at a height above the floor. Semicircle - One-half of a circle containing 180. Sequence - The order of a series of operations or movements. Service Life - The length of service received from a bearing. Spur Gear - A gear that has straight teeth that are parallel to the shaft axes.

Standard - A guideline adopted by regulating authorities. Steel Alloy - Metallic material formulated from the fusing or combining of two or more metals. Strainer - A fine metal screen that blocks contaminant particles. Symbol - A graphic element that indicates a particular device, etc. Tensile Strength - A measure of the greatest amount of straight-pull metal can bear without tearing apart. Torque - The twisting (rotational) force of a shaft. Troubleshooting - The systemic elimination of the various parts of a system, circuit or process to locate a malfunctioning part. Tube - A thin-walled, seamless or seamed, hollow cylinder. Union - A fitting used to connect or disconnect two tubes that cannot be turned. Vacuum - A pressure lower than atmospheric pressure. Valve - A device that controls the pressure, direction or rate of fluid flow. Variable Displacement Pump - A pump in which the displacement per cycle can be varied. V-Belt - An endless power transmission belt with a trapezoidal cross-section. Velocity - The distance a fluid travels in a specified time.

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Vibration - The continuous periodic change in displacement with respect to a fixed reference. Volume - The three-dimensional size of an object measured in cubic units.

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Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights: Crossword

Across 3. A device that connects the ends of rotating shafts 7. A type of metals that contains iron 8. The boundary of a circle 9. A measure of the ability to do work 10. A chemical compound added to a fluid to change its properties 11. The volume of oil moved during each cycle of a pump

Down 1. A closed path through which hydraulic fluid flows 2. A rail secured to uprights and erected along the exposed sides and ends of a platform 4. A seal used between machined parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of fluids 5. The play between mating gear teeth 6. A measure of a component's or system's useful output energy 8. The action or process of eating or wearing away gradually by chemical action

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Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights: Matching

1. The branch of science that deals with the practical application of water or other liquids at rest or at motion is known as _______________. 2. The energy of motion is known as _____ energy. 3. A device that cuts off the power automatically at or near the upper limit of hoist travel is a __________. 4. _______________ is defined as the ratio of the output force of a device to the input force. 5. A gear that transfers motion and direction in a gear train, but does not change speeds is a _______ gear. 6. A ___________ diagram uses drawings or pictures to show the relationship of each component in a circuit. 7. A device that measures the intensity of a force applied to a fluid is called a ______________. 8. Stored energy a body has due to its position, chemical state or condition is called ______ energy. 9. The process of preventing the flow of energy from a power source to a piece of equipment is called a ____________________. 10. A ___________ is a mechanism that consists of a toothed wheel and a spring-loaded pawl. 11. The branch of science that deals with the transmission of energy using gas is known as ____________. 12. The positive or negative state of an object is referred to as its ____________. 13. A group of mechanical devices that transfer force, motion or energy input at one device into a force, motion or energy output at another device is more commonly referred to as a __________. 14. A __________ is a rope or webbing device used to attach a workers harness to a lifeline. 13

A. Idler B. Hydraulics C. Lockout D. Potential E. Polarity F. Pressure Gauge G. Machine H. Limit Switch I. Lanyard J. Kinetic K. Ratchet L. Pictorial M. Mechanical Advantage N. Pneumatics

Answer Key
Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights: Crossword (page 12) Across: 3. Coupling 7. Ferrous 8. Circumference 9. Energy 10. Additive 11. Displacement Down: 1. Circuit 2. Guardrail 4. Gasket 5. Backlash 6. Efficiency 8. Corrosion Industrial Mechanics/Millwrights: Matching (page 13) 1. B 2. J 3. H 4. N 5. A 6. L 7. F 8. D 9. C 10. K 11. N 12. E 13. G 14. I

References
Millwright Manual, 2nd ed. Victoria: Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Labour, Apprenticeship Branch. 1996.

Updated: April 2008

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