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Socket set with ratchet (above), four hex sockets and a universal joint. A socket wrench (or socket spanner) is a type of spanner (or wrench [1] in North American English) that uses a closed socket format, rather than a typical open wrench/spanner to turn a fastener, typically in the form of a nut or bolt.
Applied mechanics – describes the behavior of a body, in either a beginning state of rest or of motion, subjected to the action of forces. [21] Applied mechanics, bridges the gap between physical theory and its application to technology. It is used in many fields of engineering, especially mechanical engineering and civil engineering.
A set of metric spanners or wrenches, open at one end and box/ring at the other. These are commonly known as “combination” spanners. A wrench or spanner is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects—usually rotary fasteners, such as nuts and bolts—or keep them from turning.
The tool used to drive a slotted screw head is called a standard, common blade, flat-blade, slot-head, straight, flat, flat-tip, [6] or "flat-head" [7] screwdriver. This last usage can be confusing, because the term flat-head also describes a screw with a flat top, designed to install in a countersunk hole .
Mechanic lying on a creeper roller. A creeper is a low-profile tool used to help a person more easily slide in and out of confined spaces, such as the underside of a car, for performing inspection or maintenance. [1] Other names for such devices include car creeper, garage creeper and mechanic creeper. They are built with a low profile to ...
Discover the benefits of muscle scraping for pain relief, recovery, and mobility. Learn how it works, who should try it, and tips for DIY or professional sessions.
Right-angle drill – used to drill or drive screws in tight spaces. Hammer drill – combines rotary motion with a hammer action for drilling masonry. The hammer action may be engaged or disengaged as required. Drill press – larger power drill with a rigid holding frame, standalone mounted on a bench; A heavy duty rotary hammer drill
In mathematics and its applications, the root mean square (RMS or rms) is defined as the square root of the mean square (the arithmetic mean of the squares of a set of numbers). [150] The RMS is also known as the quadratic mean [151] [152] and is a particular case of the generalized mean with exponent 2.