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| impact wrench |
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| impeller pump A pump that works by turning an impeller to push the fluid along the pipe |
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| incremental encoder A device (analog or digital) that outputs an electrical signal to indicate a change of the physical position (linear or angular) |
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| incubator |
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| indexer |
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| indicator |
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| induction heater A heater that works by inducing large electric currents in the receptacle that is placed near its induction coil, thereby heating the receptacle, and anything that it contains |
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| inductive sensor A sensor that gives a signal that is proportional to its inductance (and hence an indication of the proximity of any electrically conductive objects) |
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| infrared camera Similar to a conventional camera, but building up its image using reflected infrared radiation instead of reflected light |
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| infrared detector A sensor that gives a signal when it detects that the amount of infrared radiation falling on it is above some (small) threshold value |
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| infrared sensor A sensor that gives an electric output corresponding to the amount of heat radiation falling on it |
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| infrared thermometer A thermometer for taking the temperature of infrared radiation, calibrated against the corresponding black-body source |
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| injection molding machine The machine for injecting liquid material into a mold, rather than just pouring it, to help it to fill up the shape of the mold cavity before it sets to its solid form |
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| ink |
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| ink-jet printer |
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| insert |
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| inspection machine A machine for performing inspections (usually visually, and of workpieces that have just been processed, and usually with an automatic feed and delivery of those pieces into and out of the machine) |
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| inspection system A system to allow inspections to be performed (usually visually, and of workpieces that have just been processed, and usually with an automatic feed and delivery of those pieces into and out of the machine) |
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| insulation tester Apparatus for testing the electrical resistance between two terminals, assuming it to be high (above one mega-ohm), and tending as closely as possible to infinity |
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| integrated circuit |
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| interface |
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| inverter |
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| isolating switch A power switch that is normally closed, but that can be opened, possibly in an emergency, thereby isolating the electrical equipment from the mains supply |
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