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Shop Exercise 4 Template
Shop Exercise 4 Template
Topic Questions
1) What is a rocker arm? Explain in detail.
3) What are the various designs of a rocker arm? Enumerate all and define each, identify the
parts and its function and provide a photo/drawing for each.
4) What is the ideal leverage ratio for a rocker arm and why so?
5) What materials/elements are used to make rocker arms? Define all of them and provide an
explanation why that particular material was used.
6) Why is a specific geometry required for a rocker arm design? What is it called? Who invented
it?
7) When making shop exercise 4, what singular equipment/tool can be used to make the rocker
arm alone? State your reasons why.
8) What is a jig? Fixture? Why are these significant in making rocker arms?
9) What allowances are required to be added when making a rocker arm shop exercise 4?
provide a clear definition and measurement and the reasons for your answer.