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2. Forward assist - Wikipedia

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   On firearms where the cocking handle is permanently connected to the bolt/bolt carrier, a forward assist device is not necessary as the bolt can be assisted forwards by simply pushing or tapping the cocking handle forwards. [1] [5] The forward assist is generally not necessary as a standard procedure on any firearm. An exception is the British ...

3. Preload control - Wikipedia

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   Multiple techniques exist for preload control to ensure that the tension in the bolt is close to the one specified in the design (some bolt-to-bolt statistical variations are inevitable): [1] torque-controlled tightening is a simple and most popular approach: the fastener is tightened until the torque limit is reached.

4. Blow forward - Wikipedia

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   Blow forward (left) vs. blowback (right) operation. The Mannlicher M1894 pistol, the first blow-forward firearm.. Blow forward is a firearm action where the propellant gas pressure and the friction of the bullet traveling down the bore drag the whole gun barrel forward to facilitate the opening of the breech. [1]

5. Forward auction - Wikipedia

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   Two types of forward auctions are common. The first is a liquidate auction. Here buyers seek to obtain the lowest price for an item they are interested in. The second type is a marketing efficiency auction. Buyers wish to obtain a unique item.

6. Clutch control - Wikipedia

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   Clutch control is the controlling of the speed of a manual transmission vehicle by partially engaging the clutch plate, using the clutch pedal instead of (or in conjunction with) the accelerator pedal. The purpose of a clutch is in part to allow such control; in particular, a clutch provides transfer of torque between shafts spinning at ...

7. Universal Japanese Motorcycle - Wikipedia

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   There have been several market revivals led by increased demand for simplified standard general purpose, [18] or naked [19] bikes and has led Japanese manufacturers to introduce modern interpretations of the UJM; first in the early 1990s with the Honda CB750 RC42 and CB1000, Suzuki GS1100G and VX800, the Kawasaki Zephyr Series, and Yamaha ...

8. Feed forward (control) - Wikipedia

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   A control system which has only feed-forward behavior responds to its control signal in a pre-defined way without responding to the way the system reacts; it is in contrast with a system that also has feedback, which adjusts the input to take account of how it affects the system, and how the system itself may vary unpredictably.

9. Forward air control - Wikipedia

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   Forward air control is the provision of guidance to close air support (CAS) [1] aircraft intended to ensure that their attack hits the intended target and does not injure friendly troops. This task is carried out by a forward air controller (FAC). [2] A primary forward air control function is ensuring the safety of friendly troops during close ...