The laser spot doubles the range of the high-beam light. In each headlight, there is a module with four powerful laser diodes that are just 300 micrometres in diameter. They generate a blue laser beam with a wavelength of 450 …
History of the Chinook In 1956, the US Vertol company began work on a design to satisfy a US Army medium-lift helicopter requirement. In 1958, it revealed its Model 114 proposal, which became the Boeing Model 114 when the aerospace …
Short Block and Long Block The cylinder block assembly (without the heads installed) is called a short block. The short block includes the crankshaft, piston and rod assembly, and ball bearings. On pushrod engines, the camshaft, timing sprockets, and timing …
Missile Missile In military terminology, a missile is a guided airborne ranged weapon capable of self-propelled flight usually by a jet engine or rocket motor. Missiles are thus also called guided missiles or guided rockets. Missiles have five system components: …
Wheel Alignment Camber Angle Camber Split Caster Angle Caster and Ride Height Toe Angle SAI and Included Angle Scrub Radius Scrub Radius & Wheel Offset Toe Out On Turns Thrust Angle Don’t Miss: Suspension System Suspension System Service Alignment Pre-Checks …
Wheel Alignment What is wheel alignment? It is maintenance necessary to be performed at regular intervals: once every 20k to 30k miles, to keep your vehicle running safely and reliably. By aligning your vehicle’s wheels, you are adjusting the main …
Throttle Body vs. Multi-Port vs. Direct Injection Every fuel injection system will have a throttle body with a butterfly valve. This controls airflow. They will also have one or more fuel injectors to provide fuel. What makes them different is: …
Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems AUDIO FUNDAMENTALS Introduction Audio systems produce audible sounds and include the following: Radio (AM, FM, and satellite) Antenna systems that are used to capture electronic energy broadcast to radios Speaker …
What are tapered leaves? Tapered leaves are gradually narrowed towards the tip. They tend to be shorter than straight leaves. The leaves have smooth rounded edges for comfort and safety when handling. Advantages Tapered leaves allow measurements to be taken in …