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  2. Crank (mechanism) - Wikipedia

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    The crank and connecting rod mechanisms of the other two archaeologically attested sawmills worked without a gear train. [13] [14] Roman crank handle from Augusta Raurica, dated to the 2nd century AD [31] A Roman iron crank of yet unknown purpose dating to the 2nd century AD was excavated in Augusta Raurica, Switzerland. The 82.5 cm (32 inches ...

  3. Windage - Wikipedia

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    Windage may also inhibit the migration of oil into the sump and back to the oil pump, creating lubrication problems. Some manufacturers and aftermarket vendors have developed special scrapers to remove excess oil from the counterweights and windage screens to create a barrier between the crankshaft and oil sump. [6] [7]

  4. Babbitt (alloy) - Wikipedia

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    The crankshaft and connecting-rod big-end bearings in current automobile engines are made of a replaceable steel shell, keyed to the bearing caps. The inner surface of the steel shell is plated with a coating of bronze , which is in turn coated with a thin layer of Babbitt metal as the bearing surface.

  5. Glossary of coal mining terminology - Wikipedia

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    Bank, pit bank or pit brow. The bank, pit bank or pit brow is the area at the top of the shaft. [3]Banksman or banker. A banksman, banker, hillman or browman works at the pit bank to dispatch the coals, and organise the workforce.

  6. Hand scraper - Wikipedia

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    The scraper in the center of the image is a three corner scraper and is typically used to deburr holes or the internal surface of bush-type bearings. Bushes are typically made from bronze or a white metal. The scraper pictured at the bottom is a curved scraper. It has a slight curve in its profile and is also suitable for bush bearings ...

  7. Lithic reduction - Wikipedia

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    The Levallois technique of flint-knapping. In archaeology, in particular of the Stone Age, lithic reduction is the process of fashioning stones or rocks from their natural state into tools or weapons by removing some parts.

  8. Ice cream maker - Wikipedia

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    An inner canister holds the ice cream mixture and churn and scraper assembly. A high-speed electric motor, geared at approximately 75 rpm, drives a mechanism that simultaneously rotates the canister, counter-rotates the scraper, and holds the churn paddles stationary. As the canister turns, the ice cream mixture freezes against the inner wall ...

  9. Hand pump - Wikipedia

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    Suction and lift are important considerations when pumping fluids. Suction is the vertical distance between the fluid to be pumped and the centre of the pump, while lift is the vertical distance between the pump and the delivery point. [4]