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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
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Mechanical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2016 Memo (Eng)
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Mechanical Technology 2 DBE/November 2016
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.1 A (1)
1.2 A (1)
1.3 C (1)
1.4 C (1)
1.5 B (1)
1.6 C (1)
1.7 D (1)
1.8 C (1)
1.9 A (1)
1.10 C (1)
1.11 C (1)
1.12 B (1)
1.13 C (1)
1.14 D (1)
1.15 C (1)
1.16 C (1)
1.17 C (1)
1.18 D (1)
1.19 A (1)
1.20 C (1)
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QUESTION 2: SAFETY
2.1 Surface Grinder
• Do not force the work piece into the wheel.
• Do not clean the machine while it is in motion.
• Avoid large cuts.
• Use coolant.
• Know how to do an emergency stop.
• Keep an eye on the position of the work piece.
• Any coolant spilt on the floor must be clean immediately to prevent
slipping.
• Always stop the machine before taking measurements or adjusting the
machine or work piece.
• Keep all tools clear of the worktable.
• Do not allow the wheel to become badly glazed before dressing it.
• Never operate the grinding machine at a speed higher than the
recommended speed for a particular wheel.
• Do not leave the machine while it is in operation.
• Do not lean on the machine.
Any 2 x 1 (2)
2.2 Arc welding
• Welding helmet
• Gloves
• Overall
• Apron
• Boots
• Leg protection
• Ear protection
• Vaporising mask.
Any 2 x 1 (2)
2.3 Bearing puller
• Make sure that the legs of the puller are not worn.
• Make certain that the legs are well secured.
• Use split cover.
• Do not work directly behind the puller.
• Always keep an eye on the puller when tightening so that other
components are not damaged in the process.
• Use the right size of puller.
• Puller must be 90° to the bearing.
Any 2 x 1 (2)
2.4 3 mm (1)
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2.5 Rockwell tester
• The area around the tester should be cordoned off.
• Only one person inside the confined space.
• Wear protective clothing.
• Wear safety goggles.
• The hardness tester should be mounted on a rigid support on a work
table.
• Specimen must be safely positioned.
• Do not exceed the prescribed load.
• Use the correct indenter.
• Specimen must be shielded.
• Remove excess oil.
Any 3 x 1 (3)
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QUESTION 3: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 Beam Bending Test
• To investigate the deflection of beams.
• To see if the beam is capable to support the load.
• To see if the beam is strong enough. (2)
3.2 CO reading (Gas Analyser)
• Rich mixture setting
• Incorrect idle speed
• Clogged air filter
• Faulty choke creating a rich mixture (jammed in the closed position.)
• Incorrect ignition timing.
• Faulty injectors
• Incorrect compression (rings and valves)
• Too high float level
Any 2 x 1 (2)
3.3 Advantages of MIG/MAGS welding
• Can weld in any position.
• Less skilled operator required.
• Long (continuous) welds can be made without stops and starts.
• Minimum post-weld cleaning/no slag removal is required.
• Cause less deformation.
• Gives better finish.
• Faster than arc welding.
• Less heat generated.
• High deposition rate.
Any 2 x 1 (2)
3.4 Multimeter
To test:
• DC voltage
• DC current
• AC current
• AC voltage
• Resistance
• Transistor
• Capacitor
• Diode
• Battery(voltage)
• Continuity
• Temperature
Any 2 x 1 (2)
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3.5 Compression tester:
3.5.1 High tension lead
• The ignition system will be disabled
• To be able to remove spark plugs
• Prevent electrical shock
• To protect the ECU
• Reduce fire hazard
Any 1 x 1 (1)
3.5.2 Fuel injectors disconnected
• To prevent unburned fuel entering the exhaust system.
• To prevent fuel entering the tester.
Any 1 x 1 (1)
3.5.3 Throttle valve fully open
• To obtain the correct amount of air entering the cylinder.
• To obtain a correct reading.
Any 1 x 1 (1)
3.5.4 Recording the readings
• To compare the readings to the specification.
• To note the differences in readings between the cylinders.
Any 1 x 1 (1)
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QUESTION 4: MATERIALS
4.1 Characteristics of cementite
• Hard
• Brittle (2)
4.2 Case hardening on camshaft
• To ensure hardness to the surface.
• To ensure resistance against wear.
• To ensure a soft and tough inside/core.
Any 1 x 2 (2)
4.3 Tempering hardened steel
• To reduce brittleness.
• To increase toughness.
Any 1 x 2 (2)
4.4 Iron carbon equilibrium diagram
1000
AC3
900
TEMPERATURE - °C
AC3
Austenite
800
AC1 AC1
720
700
Ferrite
600 Pearlite
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0 1,2 1,4
% - CARBON CONTENT (7)
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QUESTION 5: TERMINOLOGY
5.1 Gear calculation
PCD
5.1.1 Module =
T
90
=
30
=3 (2)
5.1.2 OD = m(T + 2 )
= 3( 90 + 2 )
= 276 mm (2)
5.1.3 PCD = m × T
= 3× 90
= 270 mm (2)
5.1.4 Dedendum = 1,25× m or 1,157 × m
= 1,25 × 3 or 1,157 × 3
= 3,75 mm or 3,471 mm (2)
PCDA PCDB
5.1.5 Y= +
2 2
270 90
= +
2 2
= 135 + 45
= 180 mm
(3)
40
5.1.6 Indexing =
n
40
=
33
7 2
=1 ×
33 2
14
=1
66
Indexing:
= one full turn of the crank and 14 holes in a 66 hole plate (3)
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5.2 Key calculations
Diameter
5.2.1 Width of key =
4
92
=
4
= 23 mm
(2)
5.2.2 Length of key = 1,5 × Diameter
= 1,5 × 92
= 138 mm (2)
Diameter
5.2.3 Thickness of key =
6
92
=
6
= 15,33 mm
(2)
138
5.2.4 T2 = T1 −
100
=15,33 −1,38
= 13,95 mm
(4)
5.3 Milling Machine components
5.3.1 Functions of the index plate
• A plate with holes to be able to subdivide 1 turn of the crank
into fractions of a turn. (2)
5.3.2 Function of the sector arms
• Used to ease the setting of the required number of holes
• Do not have to recount the number of holes needed. (2)
5.4 External V-screw thread
• Compound slide method
• Cross slide method (2)
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QUESTION 6: JOINING METHODS
6.1 Causes of welding defects
6.1.1 Undercutting
• Improper settings of equipment
• Welding speed too fast
• Current too high
• Current too low
• Arc length to long
• Incorrect electrode size
Any 2 x 1 (2)
6.1.2 Lack of fusion
• Weld speed too fast
• Welding current too low
• Weld joint very wide
• Incorrect electrode size
Any 2 x 1 (2)
6.2 Ultrasonic test
• A high frequency sound wave is send into the metal
• The same unit which used to send the sound wave is then used to
receivethe wave.
• The deflectionsin the wave received indicate defects in the weld
metal. (6)
6.3 Ultrasonic vs X-ray testing
• It can measure the depth of the defect.
• No additional material and equipment needed.
• No isolation needed.
• Safer than x-ray.
• It is cheaper.
Any 1 x 1 (1)
6.4 X-ray test on welded joint
• Photographic film/paper/plate
• Monitor/TV/screen/computer Any 1 x 2 (2)
6.5 Dye penetrant test
• To detect surface / external flaws on a welded joint. (2)
6.6 Destructive tests
• Nick break test
• Bend test or Free bend test or Nick bend test
• Machinability test
• Tensile test
Any 2 x 1 (2)
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6.7 MIG/MAGS shielding gases
• Argon
• CO 2
• Helium
• Teral
Any 2 x 1 (2)
6.8 MIG/MAGS welding
A. Molten weld pool / welding joint / weld metal
B. Arc/Weld wire
C. Contact nozzle / nozzle / contact tube
D. Gas shroud / welding pistol / nozzle
E. Shielding gas
F. Earth cable/ earth / earth wire / earth clamp / ground wire / 'skelm' (6)
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QUESTION 7: FORCES
7.1 Resultant
300cos45° 300 N
300sin45°
200 N 200cos25°
200sin25°
25° 45° 185 N
100 N
∑ HC = 300 cos 45° − 200 cos 25° + 185
= 212 ,13 − 181,26 + 185
= 215,87 N
∑ VC = 200 sin 25° − 100 + 300 sin 45°
= 84 ,52 − 100 + 212 ,13
= 196 ,65 N
OR
Horizontal Magnitude Vertical Magnitude
component component
-200Cos25° - 181,26 N 200Sin25° 84,52 N
300Cos45° 212,13 N 300Sin45° 212,13 N
185 185 N 0 0N
0 0N -100 - 100 N
TOTAL 215,87 N TOTAL 196,65 N
R 2 = HC 2 + VC 2
2 2
R = 215,87 + 196 ,65
R = 292 ,01 N
VC
Tan θ =
HC
196 ,65
=
215,87
θ = 42 ,33°
R = 292 ,01 N at 42 ,33° ( 42°20' ) north of east
OR Bearing 47,67° ( 47°40' ) East (13)
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7.2 Stress and Strain
7.2.1 Diameter of shaft
F
σ=
A
F
A=
σ
40 × 103
=
20 × 106
= 2 × 10− 3 m 2
πD 2
A=
4
4A
D=
π
=
(
4 2 × 10 −3 )
π
= 0,05046 m
= 50,46 mm
(5)
7.2.2 Strain
σ
ε=
E
20 × 106
ε=
90 × 109
= 0,22 × 10− 3
(3)
7.2.3 Change in length
Δl
ε=
ol
Δl = ε × ol
( )
= 0 ,22 × 10− 3 × 0 ,3
= 0,07 × 10− 3 m
= 0,07 mm (3)
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7.3 Moments
Calculate A: Moments about B
∑ RHM = ∑ LHM
( A × 8) + (300 × 2) = (550 × 6) + (800 × 3)
8 A = 3300 + 2400 − 600
8 A 5100
=
8 8
A = 637 ,5 N
Calculate B: Moments about A
∑ LHM = ∑ RHM
(B × 8) = (550 × 2) + (800 × 5) + (300 × 10)
8 B = 1100 + 4000 + 3000
8 B 8100
=
8 8
B = 1012,5 N
OR
∑Up ward = ∑ Down ward
637 ,5 + B = 300 + 550 + 800
B = 300 + 550 + 800 − 637 ,5
B =1012,5 N
(6)
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QUESTION 8: MAINTENANCE
8.1 Effects – routine maintenance
• Risk of injury or even death.
• Financial loss due to damages.
• Decrease the lifespan of equipment.
• Loss of valuable production time. (3)
8.2 Preventive maintenance
• Planned/scheduled maintenance
• Condition based maintenance (2)
8.3 Properties of oil
8.3.1 Pour point
• Lowest temperature at which a liquid remains pourable. (2)
8.3.2 Flashpoint
• Lowest temperature at which the oil gives off vapour which
can ignite. (2)
8.4 Belt drive maintenance
• Wear and tear of the belts.
• The belts stretch.
• To ensure the belt stays in a good condition
Any 1 x 2 (2)
8.5 Cutting fluid
• Cutting tool is kept cool.
• Prolong life of a cutting tool.
• Swarf / shavings/ cuttings are washed away.
• Ensure a better finish.
• Higher cutting or feed speed.
• Increase productivity
Any 1 x 2 (2)
8.6 Chain-drive maintenance
By doing the following regularly:
• Set the tension
• Correct alignment
• Check for wear and tear
• Clean system
• Lubrication of parts
Any 1 x 2 (2)
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QUESTION 9: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
9.1 Belt Drives
9.1.1 Rotation frequency of the driver pulley
V = πDn
V
n=
πD
36
=
π (0 ,23)
= 49 ,82 r.s −1 × 60
= 2989,35 r/ min (4)
9.1.2 Power transmitted
T1
= 2 ,5
T2
T1 = 2 ,5 × T2
= 2 ,5 × 140
= 350 N
P = (T1 − T2 )V
P = (350 − 140 ) × 36
= 7560 Watt or 7 ,56 kW
(4)
9.2 Gear drives
9.2.1 Rotation frequency of the output shaft
N INPUT TB × TD × TF
=
N OUTPUT TA × TC × TE
T ×T ×T
N INPUT = B D F × N OUTPUT
TA × TC × TE
36 × 46 × 60
N INPUT = × 160
18 × 16 × 40
=1380 r/ min (3)
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9.2.2 Velocity Ratio
N INPUT
VR =
N OUTPUT
1380
=
160
= 8,625 :1
= 8,63:1 (2)
9.3 Hydraulics
9.3.1 Fluid pressure
2
πDA
AA =
4
π 0.042
=
4
= 1,26 × 10− 3 m 2
FA
PA =
AA
275
= Pa
1,2566 × 10− 3
= 218844 Pa
= 218,84 kPa (4)
9.3.2 Load on piston B in kg
πD 2
AB =
4
π 0.0752
=
4
= 4,42 × 10− 3 m2
FB
PB =
AB
FB = PB × AB
( ) (
= 218,85 × 103 × 4,42 × 10− 3 )
= 967 ,32 N
967 ,32 N
Mass =
10
= 96,73 kg
(4)
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9.4 Traction control
• Traction control system prevents the wheels from spinning. (2)
9.5 Air bags
• Driver and passengers do not need to activate the air bags.
• It is automatically activated
Any 1 x 2 (2)
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QUESTION 10: TURBINES
10.1 Supercharger
• Roots
• Twin screw
• Centrifugal
• Vane type
Any 2 x 1 (2)
10.2 Supercharger function
• To improve the volumetric efficiency of an engine.
• To make the car faster.
• To increase the engine output / power.
• Increase pressure in cylinder above atmospheric pressure.
Any 1 x 2 (2)
10.3 Advantages of supercharger
• Supercharger has no turbo lag.
• Supercharger is less expensive.
• Supercharger is less complicated to mount.
• Supercharger has less moving parts.
• More efficient at lower revs.
• No special shutdown procedure.
Any 2 x 1 (2)
10.4 Turbocharger
• By the exhaust gases. (1)
10.5 Runaway speed
• The runaway speed of a water turbine is its speed at full flow and
with no shaft load. (2)
10.6 Water turbines
10.6.1 Reaction principle
OR
Francis
OR
Description of operation:
Reaction turbines are acted on by water which changes
pressure as it moves through the turbine and gives up its
energy. The turbine must be encased to contain the water
pressure or suction or the must be fully submerged in the water
flow.
Any 1 x 2 (2)
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10.6.2 Impulse principle
OR
Pelton
OR
Description of operation:
The impulse turbine changes the velocity of the water jet. The jet
pushes on the turbine’s curved blades which changes the
direction of the flow. The resulting change in momentum
(impulse) causes a force on the turbine blades.
Any 1 x 2 (2)
10.6.3 Reaction principle
OR
Kaplan
OR
Description of operation:
Reaction turbines are acted on by water which changes
pressure as it moves through the turbine and gives up its
energy. The turbine must be encased to contain the water
pressure or suction or the must be fully submerged in the water
flow.
Any 1 x 2 (2)
10.7 Gas turbine
A. Intake / Inlet
B. Compression / Compressor
C. Combustion / Ignition
D. Exhaust / thrust / Outlet
E. Turbine / rotor / spinner (5)
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