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Engineering
12th Grade
11/09/2009

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abrasives
Definition
any type of material or substance used for grinding
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absolute coordinates
Definition
a coordinate system using the cartesian coordinate planes (x,y,z) to draw with.
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actuator
Definition
a motor or transducer that converts electrical, hydraulis, or pneumatic energy to affect motion
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address character
Definition
an alphebetic character representation a command in an NC word
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angle plate
Definition
a precision instrument used as a reference 90 degree angle during layout, maching setup and alignment, fixturing and etc.
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apprenticeship
Definition
a training program in which an employee learns a trade under the guidence of skilled tradesmen.
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arm assembly
Definition
a set of components that make up a robot's manipulator
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artifical intellegence
Definition
a machines ability through sensors and software to make decisions
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ASRS
Definition
(automated storage and retrieval system)the retrieval of manufacturing and management data with the use of a computer
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automatic tool changer
Definition
a device that allows for quick tool change in a machine process
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automation
Definition
a manufactured product that is made through a series of machines all controlled through sensors, electronics, and computer control.
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axis
Definition
a line or a linear solid edge, an axis of an arc, a cylinder, cone, or torus, a work axis, or two point entities
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axis of motion
Definition
the movement of the joints of a robot about where they are coupled together.
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ball end mill
Definition
used for milling fillets or slots on a radius
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base
Definition
the section of the robot that holds the manipulator in place
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