Clamping Circuits with a Short Stroke Cylinder Are Potential Applications

question 3

Short Answer

Clamping circuits with a short stroke cylinder are potential applications for the use of a ____________________; especially if the loss of power to the clamps during machine operation could cause parts to be released and potentially injure an operator.

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Definitions:

Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market

A rule in accounting that dictates inventory should be recorded at whichever is less between its original purchase cost and its present market value.

LIFO

Last In, First Out, an inventory costing method where the last items added to inventory are the first to be used or sold.

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where the cost of the earliest goods purchased or produced are the first to be charged against income when those goods are sold.

Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market

A conservative approach to valuing and reporting assets, where the value reported is the lower of either the cost to buy or produce the asset, or its market value.