All PLTW IED Vocabulary terms

All PLTW IED Vocabulary terms Assembly - answerA group of machine or handmade parts that fit together to form a self- contained unit. Assembly Drawing - answerA drawing that shows the various parts of an item when assembled. Absolute Cooridinates - answerThe exact location of a specific point in terms of X, Y, and Z from the fixed point of origin Accuracy - answer. The condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; precision; exactness. 2. The degree of correctness of a quantity or expression. Acute Triangle - answerA triangle that contains only angles that are less than 90 degrees. Adhesive - answerAny synthetic product that is used to join materials together. Adhesive Bonding - answer1. A plastic joining technique in which a third substance bonds a plastic to another plastic or material such as metal, rubber, ceramic, glass, or wood. 2. The process of fastening parts of metal products together permanently with non-metallic materials. Advertise - answerTo present or describe a product, service, or event in a public medium so as to promote sales Aesthetic - answerTo present or describe a product, service, or event in a public medium so as to promote sales. Aligned Dimension - answerA system of dimensioning which requires all numerals, figures, and notes to be aligned with the dimension lines so that they may be read from the bottom (for horizontal dimensions) and from the right side (for vertical dimensions). ASME - answer1. A professional engineering organization that is known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices in the United States. ASME drawing standards are found in the Y-14M publications. 2. The acronym for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Analysis - answerA detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. Angle - answerThe amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in radians or degrees. Annotate - answerTo add explanatory notes to. Appendix - answerA section of additional information at the end of a document. Arbitration - answerThe hearing and determination of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person or persons chosen or agreed to by them Area - answerThe number of square units required to cover a surface. Arrowheads - answerArrowheads are used to indicate the end of a dimension line or leader. Articulate - answerTo clearly express an idea or feeling. Assessment - answerAn evaluation technique for technology that requires analyzing benefits and risks, understanding the trade-offs, and then determining the best action to take in order to ensure that the desired positive outcomes outweigh the negative consequences. Asymmetry - answerSymmetry in which both halves of a composition are not identical. Also referred to as informal balance. Audience - answerThe assembled spectators or listeners at an event. Attorney General - answerThe principal legal officer of the Crown or a state. Audience Analysis - answerThe understanding of the consumer group for which the design is targeted. This would include the audiences, demographics, physical location, amount of time available to view the design, and interest in the subject matter. Auxialiary View - answerAn orthographic view of an object using a direction of sight other than one of the six basic views (front, top, right-side, rear, bottom, left-side); used to show a surface that is not parallel to any of the principal view planes. Axis - answer1. An imaginary line through a body, about which it rotates. 2. An imaginary line about which a regular figure is symmetrically arranged. 3. A fixed reference line for the measurement of coordinates. Balance - answerA condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. There are three types of visual -this- : symmetry, asymmetry, and radial. Balloons - answerA circled number identifying each part shown in an assembly drawing. Also called a ball tag or bubble number. Bias - answerInclination or prejudice in favor of a particular person, thing, or viewpoint. Baseline Dimensioning - answerSystem of dimensioning in which all dimensions are placed from a datum and not from feature to feature. Also referred to as Datum Dimensioning. Bilateral Tolerance - answerA tolerance in which variation is permitted in both directions from the specified dimension. Black Box Model - answerA graphic system's illustration referred to as a -This- model because the internal components or process is deemed unknown, or mysterious. Blind Hole - answerA hole that does not go completely through the workpiece. Body Language - answerThe conscious and unconscious bodily movements by which feelings are communicated. Break Line - answerA line used to interrupt a drawing if an object will not fit on a drawing sheet. Brainstorming - answerA group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion. Brevity - answer1. Concise and exact use of words. 2. Shortness of time. Broken-Out Section - answerA section of an object broken away to reveal an interior feature for a sectional drawing. By-product - answerSomething produced in the making of something else; a secondary result; a side effect Cabinet Oblique Drawing - answerA form of oblique drawing in which the receding lines are drawn at half scale, and usually at a 45 degree angle from horizontal. Cabinet Oblique Sketch - answerA form of oblique sketch in which the receding lines are drawn at half scale, and usually at a 45 degree angle from horizontal. Caliper - answerA measuring instrument having two usually adjustable jaws used especially to measure diameter or thickness. Cartesian Coordinate System - answerA rectangular coordinate system created by three mutually perpendicular coordinate axes, commonly labeled X, Y, and Z. Cavalier Oblique Drawing - answerA form of oblique drawing in which the receding lines are drawn true size, and usually at a 45 degree angle from horizontal. Cavalier Oblique Sketch - answerform of oblique sketch in which the receding lines are drawn true size, and usually at a 45 degree angle from horizontal. Centerline - answerA line type that is used to indicate the axis of symmetry for a part or feature, the symmetrical alignment of a pattern of holes, and the path of motion for moving parts in an assembly. Carcinogen - answerA substance capable of causing cancer. Chain Dimensioning - answerAlso known as point-to-point dimensioning where dimensions are established from one point to the next.