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Wilson Jt
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what is the name of this part?
what is the name of this component?
thank you.
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying various car parts based on images shared by participants. The focus includes the names and functions of components, as well as challenges related to modeling these parts in SolidWorks.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant identifies the first part as the master brake cylinder, brake fluid tank, and brake power assist, noting the orientation of the part.
- Another participant expresses uncertainty about the origin of the second component, suggesting it could be anything.
- A participant mentions that the second picture is part of the first and discusses difficulties in drawing inclined planes in SolidWorks.
- One participant suggests that the second component is a mounting bracket and requests additional views for better identification.
- Another participant states that the first picture is upside down and describes the second part as a bracket that likely holds a heat shield to protect the master cylinder from heat.
- A different participant identifies the second picture as a mounting bracket for a proportioning valve, referencing its position relative to the master cylinder.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants present multiple competing views regarding the identification of the second component, with no consensus reached on its exact name or function.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the orientation and context of the images may not be fully clarified, and there are unresolved details regarding the specific modeling techniques in SolidWorks.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in automotive engineering, car part identification, or SolidWorks modeling may find this discussion relevant.
what is the name of this part?
what is the name of this component?
thank you.
- #2
256bits
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First one is master brake cylinder, brake fluid tank, and brake power assist ( I think it is called that)- black container. You have the part sideways by the way.
From where in the car did the second piece come?
That could be anything
From where in the car did the second piece come?
That could be anything
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Wilson Jt
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okay..the second picture is a part of the first picture.we're required to draw this using SolidWorks..some parts i not sure how to draw..because some planes is inclined one and I don't know to draw the incline plane.
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SteamKing
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The second component is a mounting bracket of some sort. If you could upload some different views of the power brake unit, you might get a better response.
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HowlerMonkey
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The first picture is upside down.
The second part is a bracket that goes between the nuts and the master cylinder and most likely holds a heat shield so the exhaust doesn't convectively rise and heat the master cylinder.
The second part is a bracket that goes between the nuts and the master cylinder and most likely holds a heat shield so the exhaust doesn't convectively rise and heat the master cylinder.
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64vair
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The second picture is a mounting bracket for a proportioning valve, you can see it at the bottom of the master cylinder (far side as photographed).
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