MARKING GUIDELINE
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3
2 April 2025
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QUESTION 1: POWER TRANSMISSION
1.1 1.1.1 NM
N R=
NC
1200
N R=
570
¿ 2,1:1 (2)
1.1.2 SF=1,5 (1)
1.1.3 P D =P M × SF
P D =35 × 1,5
P D =52,5 KW
D min =200 mm (2)
1.1.4 2 πNTqm
PM=
60
P M × 60
T qm =
2 πNTqm
35 × 103 × 60
¿
2 π × 1200
¿ 278,521 N . m (3)
1.2 Resistant cover
Cord
Cord support cushion
Fibre loaded base (Any 3 × 1) (3)
1.3.1 Addendum: The radial height of the tooth above the pitch circle. (1)
1.3.2 Tooth height: The combination (sum of) of the addendum
and dedendum. (1)
1.3.3 Module: The ratio between the pitch circle diameter and the number
of teeth on the gear. (1)
1.4 Single-disc clutch
Multi-disc clutch
Cone clutch (3)
1.5 It acts as a safety factor in overloads.
There are no engagement shocks.
It reaches full speed quickly.
Smaller motors and a switch gear can be used. (Any 3 × 1) (3)
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QUESTION 2: BRAKES
2.1 To stop the vehicle or machine within a certain distance or time period.
To stop the vehicle or machine in emergencies.
To keep the vehicle or machine stationary on a slope.
To slow the speed of the vehicle or machine down. (4)
2.2 It provides safe working conditions.
It is a fast response system. (Any 1 × 1) (1)
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QUESTION 3: BEARINGS
3.1 3.1.1 True (1)
3.1.2 True (1)
3.1.3 True (1)
3.1.4 True (1)
3.2 Relation between temperatures and clearance.
Speed
Lubrication
Maintenance (Any 3 × 1) (3)
3.3 Nominal outside diameter
Nominal bore diameter
Width
Basic dynamic load
Basic static load
Bearing number (Any 3 × 1) (3)
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QUESTION 4: MATER PUMPS, COOLING AND LUBRICATION
4.1 4.1.1 False (1)
4.1.2 False (1)
4.1.3 True (1)
4.1.4 True (1)
4.2 Standby units
Regular routine checks
Original manufacturer’s parts and service.
Cost of plant shutdown.
Cost of power
Danger to life and limb
Quality assurance (Any 2 × 1) (2)
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4.3 Inlet valve
Outlet valve
Plunger or piston
Connecting rod
Cross head
Crank (Any 4 × 1) (4)
4.4 To remove heat
To lubricate moving parts
To absorb vibration and shocks
To prevent metal on metal contact (wear)
To prevent rusting (Any 3 × 1) (3)
4.5 Consists of a sump or reservoir.
The crank shaft scoops the oil (from the sump).
And splashes it on the moving machines.
An oil ring on the crankshaft scoops oil during rotation. (Any 2 × 1) (2)
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QUESTION 5: HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS
5.1.1 π d2
A=
4
π ×( 0,045 )2 ½
¿
4
¿ 1,59 × 10−3 m2 (1½)
5.1.2 F
p=
A
F= p × A
F=340 × 103 × 1,59 × 10−3½
F=540,6 N (1½)
5.2 They are infinitely flexible
They are not compressed by the applied pressure
The supplied pressure is available for work at any junction (3)
5.3 5.3.1 Flow rate: the quantity of compressed air passing through a given
cross-section during a specific unit of time. (1)
5.4 5.4.1 Supplies the mechanical power
Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy (Any 1 × 1) (1)
5.4.2 Automatically drains all the water condensing in the tank (1)
5.4.3 Allows the compressed air from the compressor into the tank and (1)
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QUESTION 6: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
6.1 Induction/suction stroke
Compression stroke
Power stroke
Exhaust stroke (4)
6.2 False (1)
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QUESTION 7: CRANES AND LIFTING MACHINES
7.1 A – Mobile crane with a fixed structure
B – Climbing type tower crane
C – Mobile crane with a telescopic jib (3)
7.2 The working area is limited to the length of the rail.
The working area is limited to the workshop or place of installation.
The crane has a limited load capacity. (3)
7.3.1 TRUE (1)
7.3.2 TRUE (1)
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QUESTION 8: MATERIAL AND MATERIAL PROCESSES
8.1 Ferrous metals: Contains iron.
Nonferrous metals: Contains no iron. (2)
8.2 8.2.1 To harden steel.
To enable steel to resist wear.
To enable steel to cut other metals. (Any 2 × 1) (2)
8.2.2 To remove stresses and strains.
To reduce brittleness.
To increase toughness. (Any 2 × 1) (2)
8.3 Very light and soft.
Flattens very easily.
Tears easily.
Strength is increased through hammering. (Any 1 × 1) (1)
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QUESTION 9: INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND PLANNING
9.1 It is concise
Feedback is immediate.
The correctness of the message can be evaluated. (Any 2 × 1) (2)
9.2 Upward communication
Downward communication
Horizontal communication
Diagonal communication (4)
9.3 To provide for health and safety to persons at work.
To provide for health and safety to persons in connection with the use of
plant and machinery.
To protect persons other than persons at work against hazards to health and
safety.
To establish an advisory council for OHS.
To provide for matters connected with OHS. (Any 4 × 1) (4)
9.4 To provide the correct materials in the correct quantities at the right place at the
right time. (2)
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QUESTION 10: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
10.1 A state of a business where one person has complete control.
The owner is the manager.
The owner provides the capital from his/her savings.
The owner bears the risks.
The owner takes all the profit.
The owner is personally liable for claims.
The business is not a separate legal entity. (Any 3 × 1) (3)
10.2 Physiological needs
Security needs
Social needs
Status and respect needs
Personal growth and development needs (5)
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