Metalwork - Exam Papers - HL - Project - 1997

150 Marks

Instructions

  1. Details of a Moving Iron Meter are show on the accompanying drawing.
  2. Make the project using the materials specified in the parts list.
  3. An alternative design for the armature and pointer may be used.
  4. Design and make an adjuster to zero the meter.
  5. Assemble the parts using the set screws supplied.
  6. Calibrate as an ammeter using a 9 volt battery.

Parts List

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
1 BASE 1 PERSPEX
2 SUPPORT BRACKET 1 CLEAR PERSPEX
3 SUPPORT BRACKET 1 CLEAR PERSPEX
4 COIL SUPPORT BRACKET 1 BRASS
5 COIL SUPPORT BRACKET 1 BRASS
6 COIL FORMER 1 COPPER PIPE (1" OR METRIC EQUIVALENT)
7 ARMATURE 1 STEEL
8 POINTER 1 BRASS
9 SPACER 2 BRASS, PERSPEX OR NYLON

As Supplied

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
10 COIL 1 APPROXIMATELY 500 TURNS INSULATED COPPER WIRE Ø 0.6
11 M3x20 SET SCREWS 1 BRASS OR STEEL
12 M3x6 SET SCREWS 1 BRASS  OR STEEL
13 M5x6 SET SCREWS 6 BRASS OR STEEL
14 M5x12 CSK SCREWS 2 BRASS OR STEEL
15 M5 HEX NUT 2 BRASS OR STEEL
16 M5x12 SET SCREWS 2 BRASS OR STEEL
17 M3 HEX NUT 1 BRASS OR STEEL
18 INSULATED WIRE AS REQUIRED AS SUPPLIED

Design Element

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
19 ADJUSTER 1 AS DESIGNED

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