For those that currently performance stack-up analyses or are interested in doing so, would you be willing to buy a spreadsheet calculator on-line or do you only rely on self-made tools. If willing to buy on-line what functionality would you look for in a stack-up tool (e.g. worst case, RSS...
I have an application with a gear on a human interface device that currently uses a Type II anodized finish. However, after some testing under heavy vibration there was excessive wear on the gear face (finish was completely removed).
I am working on several solutions (including addressing...
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The mechanical drawings that my company generates are in standard units (inches) and typically to the one-thousandths place (i.e. .001).
However, we have some drawings that require (for European customers) that dimensions be called out in both inches and millimeter.
Standard practice...
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Looking for clarification on how fans work, theory vs real life.
I am told that if one measures the volumetric flow rate through a system it will be the same at all other conditions. So for a given electronic box and fan that flows 50 CFM of air at STP it will also flow 50 CFM at...
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I am looking for clarification between Transient Liquid Phase (TLP) Diffusion Welding (DFW) and Brazing. The sources I have found so far have a lot of contradictions about the definition and terminologies involved in these processes. Some call TLP Diffusion Welding a form of Brazing...
I was wondering if anyone could help me to understand the behavior of the automotive pneumatic tire. In particular I am interested about the load sensitivity. I have read various sources on the subject but have yet to find a satisfactory answer.
I understand that the two primary means by...
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After reading about tires in Race Car Vehicle Dynamics by Milliken I have a few questions. According to the book the coefficient of friction of the tire decreases with an increase of load.
I am wondering what happens to the footprint and pressure when a tire undergoes an increase in...
