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Originally Posted by IndySam
I don't know a single person in industry who would call it a piston. As mentors it's up to us to teach proper terminology.
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IndySam is correct. If we are to prepare these students for working in the industry, we should teach (use) proper terminology. Incorrect, or non-standard, terminology leads to confusion and mistakes.
It is a cylinder or pneumatic actuator.
It can be used as a piston when attached to a cam but it is not a piston.