Industrial Revolution start?
1780, major technological changes begin.
Digital Revolution start?
1940, digital technology advances.
Automation — role?
Operates machinery with minimal human input.
CAD — purpose?
Creates and modifies designs digitally.
CAM — function?
Controls manufacturing processes via software.
CNC — mechanism?
Uses computer programming for precise machining.
FMS — benefit?
Flexible production with minimal changeover.
JIT — goal?
Reduce waste by producing on demand.
Virtual & Augmented Reality — use?
Enhance design, training, and simulation.
AI — role?
Enables machines to learn and make decisions.
Parallel Motion Linkage — movement?
Produces parallel output movement.
Reverse Motion Linkage — effect?
Reverses the direction of movement.
Treadle Linkage — operated by?
Foot pedal, manual force.
Crank & Slider — converts?
Rotary to linear motion.
Bell Crank — function?
Changes force direction at 90°.
1st Class Lever — fulcrum?
Between effort and load.
2nd Class Lever — load position?
Between effort and fulcrum.
3rd Class Lever — effort?
Between load and fulcrum.
Product durability — influenced by?
Effort, load, and fulcrum placement.
Graphene — property?
Exceptional strength and conductivity.
Metal Foams — characteristic?
Lightweight, energy-absorbing materials.
Titanium — advantage?
High strength-to-weight, corrosion resistant.
Smart materials — stimuli?
Heat, sound, electricity, UV, pressure.
Self-healing concrete — purpose?
Automatically repairs cracks, extends lifespan.
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