What is the recommended method used to resurface an eccentric DC motor commutator?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — turn it down in the ship's lathe
When a commutator becomes eccentric or severely grooved, hand stones or canvas wipes are insufficient. IEEE 45 maintenance standards dictate that true concentricity can only be restored by turning down the copper segments in a precision lathe.
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