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Lost in Translation
Ask an Engineer
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Professional Suave
100
Die meisten Benzinmotoren basieren auf dem Otto-Viertakt-Prinzip, bei dem ein Gemisch aus Benzin und Luft zuerst komprimiert und dann gezündet wird.
What is the German translation for…? “Most petrol engines are based on the Otto four stroke principle, in which a mixture of petrol and air is first compressed, and then ignited.” (21-3b)
100
It is composed of iron with about 3% carbon. When melted, it flows easily into moulds, enabling objects with complex forms to be cast from it.
What is cast iron, and what advantages does it have as an engineering material? (1-1e)
100
Mechanical properties of materials (Must be written down & spelled correctly)
What are hardness, ductility, toughness, strength, and elasticity?
100
the best quality we produce this silk fabric is
This silk fabric is the best quality we produce.
100
Name, Education, Achievements, Experience, Skills and References - but NO photo
What should I include on my international resume?
200
Der Benzinmotor und der Dieselmotor sind beide Verbrennungsmotoren, in welchen Kraftstoff innerhalb des Motors verbrannt wird. Die chemische Energie des Kraftstoffes wird zuerst durch Verbrennung in Wärmeenergie und dann durch den Motor in mechanische Energie umgewandelt.
What is the German translation for…? “The petrol engine and the diesel engine are both combustion engines in which the fuel is burnt inside the engine. The chemical energy of the fuel is first converted into heat energy by combustion, and then into mechanical energy by the engine.” (21-3a)
200
The advantage of modern casting processes; these are the two most common casting processes today
What are die casting and gravity die castings with advantages of being stronger and having a better surface finish than sand castings? (6-1g)
200
Technical vocabulary nouns that begin with the letter “C.” (Must be written down & spelled correctly)
What are cement, chisel, chain, carburettor (carburetor), and crankshaft? (Answers may vary; defer to judges.)
200
small defects and to remove scratches from a surface used is polishing
Polishing is used to remove scratches and small defects from a surface.
200
Type of resume that is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience and skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for
What is a targeted resume?
300
Der Benzinmotor hat einen Zylinder mit einem starr-geführten Kolben, welcher eine Auf- und Abbewegung durchführen kann. Am Kopf des Zylinders befinden sich das Einlassventil und das Auslassventil. Diese Ventile können geöffnet oder geschlossen werden, um einem Gas-Luftgemisch zu ermöglichen, in den Zylinder einzuströmen oder den Zylinder zu verlassen.
What is the German translation for…? “The petrol engine has a cylinder with a tight fitting piston, which can undergo an up and down motion. In the head of the cylinder, there is an inlet and an outlet valve. These valves can be opened or closed to allow a petrol-air mixture to enter or leave the cylinder.” (21-3c)
300
Kohlenstoffanreicherung
What is the translation for “carburization”? (7 voc)
300
Descriptive names of hand tools and workshop equipment, e.g. toolmakers clamp (Must be written down & spelled correctly)
What are flat blade screwdriver, adjustable spanner (wrench), rubber mallet, drift punch, and safety goggles? (Answers may vary; defer to judges.) (3)
300
carrying out we prefer tests lab thorough to in the field trailing the products
We prefer carrying out thorough lab test to trailing the products in the field.
300
For example: appraise, budget, conceptualize, facilitate, mobilize and supervise
What are examples of action verbs and power words for a job or internship application?
400
Bei einem Viertakt-Prozess findet die Bewegung des Kolbens in vier Schritten statt, zwei Aufwärts- und zwei Abwärtsbewegungen. Diese vier Hübe werden Ansaugen, Verdichten, Verbrennen und Ausströmen genannt. Nur während des Verbrennungshubes wird Energie vom Kraftstoff genutzt.
What is the German translation for…? “In a four stroke process, the movement of the piston takes place in four stages, two upwards and two downwards. These four strokes are called induction, compression, ignition, and exhaust. Energy is extracted from the fuel, only during the ignition stroke.” (21-3d)
400
Two rotating shafts can be coupled to each other (Tip: three ways this can be done)
What is done by using gear wheels, by using a belt and pulleys or by using a chain and sprocket wheels? (10-1j)
400
Heat treatment processes (of metals & alloys) (Must be written down & spelled correctly)
What are stress relieving, annealing, normalizing, hardening, and tempering? (Also acceptable: case hardening, carburization, induction hardening, flame hardening and nitriding) (7)
400
(not use – past tense form) they for heating wood chips the factory when the inspector safety (visit – past tense form)
They did not use wood chips for heating when the safety inspector visited the factory.
400
Your best qualities (2 people, each 5 different qualities, 60sec.)
What are…? For example: creativity on projects, problem solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, etc. (Answers may vary; defer to judges.)
500
Führt ein Körper eine Rotationsbewegung aus, so dreht er sich üblicherweise gegen oder im Uhrzeigersinn um eine Achse. Ist die Bewegung gleichförmig, so bewegt sich der Körper auf einer geraden Linie.
What is the German translation for…? “When a body has a rotatory (rotary) motion, it usually rotates round an axis in a clockwise or an anticlockwise sense. If the motion is linear the body moves in a straight line.” (10-3a)
500
It is a platform with two independent movements at right angles to each other. The work is moved using lead screws until the hole is precisely located under the drilling head, after which drilling is done.
What is a compound table and how is it used to drill a hole in a given location? (17-1a)
500
Sheet metal bending and forming processes (Must be written down & spelled correctly)
What are bending, stretch forming, stretch drawing, deep drawing and spinning? (Also acceptable: beading, plunging, flanging, coining and embossing) (15)
500
they ? gas gas (produce – past tense form) before how (discover – past tense form) North Sea
How did they produce gas before they discovered North Sea gas?
500
Things you should NOT do while presenting (Name 5)
What are using slang, abbreviations, jargon, and crutch words as well as talking with your back to the audience? (Answers may vary; defer to judges.)