Surface roughness
Surface roughness (roughness depth) refers to the unevenness of actual surfaces based on the material involved and how is has been processed. Surface roughness is largely responsible for the wear expe
Emergency actuation
Fixture which assumes responsibility for actuation if the normal actuation device fails (triggered manually in most cases).
Nominal width
1. Term previously used instead of " nominal size " to indicate a device size. 2. Standardised numerical variables with which the inside diameter of pipes is compared. The nominal width for pipes is d
Modular design of control systems
A variation on the principle of functional block design whereby certain functional tasks are grouped together in blocks which may also be arranged at different positions at the machine (e.g. rapid tra
Linear control signal
Here, linearity refers to the relationship between the input measured variable (e.g. distance, pressure) and the electrical , which should remain as constant as possible. Where this is not the case, i
Force measuring
Performed with the help of force sensors designed in such a way that the force introduced acts on a strain gauge bridge (two active and two passive strain gauges) upon compression.
Pulse sensor
Signal generator, e.g. limit switches, limit pick ups, directional valves and the like, used to produce a pulse-like signal for a control process.
Hydrostatic bearing
Arrangement whereby a mechanical pressure is compensated for by an opposing hydraulic pressure created by a separate power pack (Figure H 27) . The hydrostatic bearing is generally used when the inten
Semi-automatic control
Control whereby the respective cycle runs automatically, but the following cycle is initiated manually.