MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
Tattoo machines UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Springs - CORRECT ANSWER - Allow needle to bounce up and down, penetrating skin.
Contacts - CORRECT ANSWER - Allow for complete electrical circuit to be formed
current when connected.
Contact caps - CORRECT ANSWER - Cover the contact points to allow them to be flush
for a better connectivity.
Soldering lug - CORRECT ANSWER - Where the wires are soldered, allowing for better
contact.
Binding post - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds contacts screw and allows it to be adjusted.
Machine frame - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the machine steady and holds the pieces
together.
Band hook - CORRECT ANSWER - Where the rubber bands are held secure.
Needle bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds number of needles needed for the work.
Needle tube - CORRECT ANSWER - Protects the needle bar.
Tube cap - CORRECT ANSWER - Covers the tip of the needle tube.
Armature bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds the needle bar and drives it up and down.
, MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
Machine coil - CORRECT ANSWER - Determines the amount of power the machine has
Screws and washers - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds the various parts together
Capacitor - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds extra charge in the battery set up.
Rubber bands - CORRECT ANSWER - Help hold the pieces in place and keep them
steady.
If your machine won't turn on... - CORRECT ANSWER - Often armature bar or contacts
Check armature bar to be sure it is not stuck in the coils.
Contacts may be dirty, clean and file them with a metal file as necessary.
Needles aren't moving... - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Check battery and all power cords
B. try replacing clip cord
C. Change foot switch
D. contact points may not be connecting (clean, file, etc.)
E. Coil may be damaged or faulty. Inspect and replace as needed.
Needle bar is too loose.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Grommet is likely too worn. Install a
new one.
Needles aren't puncturing the skin.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Likely a spring issue,
replace and see if device will work again.
Power fluctuates... - CORRECT ANSWER - Check to see if battery is properly charged.
Check capacitor & trickle setup if being used
Check contact points & adjust as needed
Tattoo machines UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Springs - CORRECT ANSWER - Allow needle to bounce up and down, penetrating skin.
Contacts - CORRECT ANSWER - Allow for complete electrical circuit to be formed
current when connected.
Contact caps - CORRECT ANSWER - Cover the contact points to allow them to be flush
for a better connectivity.
Soldering lug - CORRECT ANSWER - Where the wires are soldered, allowing for better
contact.
Binding post - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds contacts screw and allows it to be adjusted.
Machine frame - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the machine steady and holds the pieces
together.
Band hook - CORRECT ANSWER - Where the rubber bands are held secure.
Needle bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds number of needles needed for the work.
Needle tube - CORRECT ANSWER - Protects the needle bar.
Tube cap - CORRECT ANSWER - Covers the tip of the needle tube.
Armature bar - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds the needle bar and drives it up and down.
, MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
Machine coil - CORRECT ANSWER - Determines the amount of power the machine has
Screws and washers - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds the various parts together
Capacitor - CORRECT ANSWER - Holds extra charge in the battery set up.
Rubber bands - CORRECT ANSWER - Help hold the pieces in place and keep them
steady.
If your machine won't turn on... - CORRECT ANSWER - Often armature bar or contacts
Check armature bar to be sure it is not stuck in the coils.
Contacts may be dirty, clean and file them with a metal file as necessary.
Needles aren't moving... - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Check battery and all power cords
B. try replacing clip cord
C. Change foot switch
D. contact points may not be connecting (clean, file, etc.)
E. Coil may be damaged or faulty. Inspect and replace as needed.
Needle bar is too loose.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Grommet is likely too worn. Install a
new one.
Needles aren't puncturing the skin.... - CORRECT ANSWER - Likely a spring issue,
replace and see if device will work again.
Power fluctuates... - CORRECT ANSWER - Check to see if battery is properly charged.
Check capacitor & trickle setup if being used
Check contact points & adjust as needed
