Oregon Tattoo Test ALL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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Oregon Tattoo Test ALL QUESTIONS AND

VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS

YEAR



QUESTION: What length of spring would run faster? - ANSWER-short spring with a high angle




QUESTION: What type of metal should the contact screw be made of to have the highest

conductivity? - ANSWER-brass




QUESTION: How does the armature bar hit the front coil core? - ANSWER-flat full contact




QUESTION: What do you want the frame on your tattoo machine to be? - ANSWER-non-

conductive


When the armature bar is flat on the front coil, what is the smallest gap above the rear coil? -

ANSWER-.010




QUESTION: What does a smaller gap above the rear coil cause? - ANSWER-More power




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QUESTION: What should armature bars be made of? - ANSWER-plain steel




QUESTION: How does a machine run if too much of the coil core is showing? - ANSWER-hot




QUESTION: What type of edges should your contact screw have? - ANSWER-rounded and

smooth




QUESTION: Where on the front spring should the contact screw be hitting? - ANSWER-Front or

End of spring




QUESTION: What happens when your machine is conductive or electrified? - ANSWER-The

armature bar sticks to the coils causing the machine to stay in an "on" setting




QUESTION: What diameter should your binding post be? - ANSWER-5/16




QUESTION: What happens if you use a steel contact screw? - ANSWER-Can cause unwanted

spark



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QUESTION: When setting up your machine, why would you "snug" down the eye of the needle

bar? - ANSWER-This helps to prevent weak and jumpy lines




QUESTION: Why is a one-piece contact screw the best choice? - ANSWER-Screws with things

added on top can add to the vibration




QUESTION: What are the two advantages to using a brass contact screw? - ANSWER-100%

conductive and keeps its shape longer than other choices




QUESTION: How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the front spring? - ANSWER-A

tiny contact area




QUESTION: Why should you use plain steel for a spring rather than a coated spring? - ANSWER-

The coating wears away quickly, which causes a bad connection




QUESTION: What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine with a very low spring angle?

- ANSWER-Spongy and weak




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QUESTION: Which type of machine benefits the best from a shorter spring? - ANSWER-liner




QUESTION: Which spring is the most important for tuning the machine? - ANSWER-The rear

spring




QUESTION: A machine that is very hard hitting and fast running moves the needle in and out of

the skin so fast that ____________________________________? - ANSWER-It doesn't leave

enough pigment behind




QUESTION: What is the ideal width of the springs used on the machine? - ANSWER-The springs

should be just as wide as the part that they are attached to




QUESTION: What types of screws should you use to hold the coils to the frame? - ANSWER-

Always use a magnetic screw that sits flush to the frame




QUESTION: What is the function of the tube vise? - ANSWER-Firmly hold the tube in place and

properly align the tube while the machine is in use




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