Glossary “arc blow” Definition:
In welding, the deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces.
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arc braze welding
Glossary “arc braze welding” Definition:
A braze welding process that uses an arc to provide the heat.
arc cutter
Glossary “arc cutter” Definition:
Term used for thermal cutter.
arc cutting
Glossary “arc cutting” Definition:
Thermal cutting process that severs or removes metal by melting it with the heat of an arc between an electrode and the work piece.
arc force
Glossary “arc force” Definition:
The axial force developed by an arc plasma during a welding procedure.
aramid fibers
Glossary “aramid fibers” Definition:
Synthetic fiber materials that are stronger than steel, weighing little more than half of an equal volume of fiberglass.
ARB
Glossary “ARB” Definition:
Air Resource Board
arbor
Glossary “arbor” Definition:
Tapered metal shaft used to secure a cutting tool or a part being turned on a lathe.
arbor press
Glossary “arbor press” Definition:
Manual or power-operated press used to force arbors or mandrels into or out of holes, and for similar assembly or disassembly operations.
ARC
Glossary “ARC” Definition:
Automatic Ride Control, or the discharge of electrical current across a gap between two electrodes.
APRA
Glossary “APRA” Definition:
Acronym for Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association.
APS
Glossary “APS” Definition:
Absolute Pressure Sensor
AQRV
Glossary “AQRV” Definition:
Acronym for Air Quality Related Values
aquaplaning
Glossary “aquaplaning” Definition:
A tire unable to remain in contact with the ground or pavement in wet weather that rides on the water itself. Also known as hydroplaning.
ARA
Glossary “ARA” Definition:
Acronym for Automotive Recyclers Association, or Automotive Retailers Association.
approach angle
Glossary “approach angle” Definition:
The maximum angle, in degrees, of a line running upward and forward from the front tire contract point to the lowest obstruction under the front of the vehicle. May also be reffed to as the angle of attack. Also see departure angle.
approx
Glossary “approx” Definition:
Term for Approximately
applied voltage
Glossary “applied voltage” Definition:
Voltage applied to the circuit by the source.
apply devices
Glossary “apply devices” Definition:
Hydraulically operated bands, multi-disc clutches, and mechanically operated one-way clutches that drive or hold the members of a planetary gearset.
apply side
Glossary “apply side” Definition:
The side of a piston on which force or pressure is exerted to move the piston to do work.