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Is there a simple formual for figuring out a basic flat pattern for a helical screw flight segment? Example: 9" diameter screw x 4" core x 1/4" thick flight, 18" pitch, 90 degree segment. I dont mind being just close on the flat pattern. I can afford to trial a couple of pieces prior to making...

I was wondering if anybody knew of a good way to design a powered roller conveyor with rollers being quite small and close together. My roller diameter is 3/4". My center spacing is 1" roller to roller. I have to achieve a roller surface speed of approx. 215 FPM. My roller face length is 36"...

I am in the process of designing a merge conveyor. It is a plyable conveyor belt. I have found some design guidelines, but not much. The conveyor has a 30 degree merge nose. It is 30 degrees from a line perpindicular to the belt flow. I am wondering if anybody has any tips or tricks in a...

Does someone know of a good online resource for OSHA design standards? Particularly for Catwalks, Stairways and Access ladders? Thanks for the help.

Could someone please tell me what the modulus of elasticity is for PVC pipe? Plus a good resource for other types of plastics as well. Thanks

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOMEBODY THAT COULD ROLLE SOME 1.50" SQ. TUBE INTO A SPIRAL FOR A SPIRAL CONVEYOR THAT I AM BUILDING? THANK-YOU

Hello, I am In the process of designing and builing a "belt conveyor" with a perforated belt to allow for suction thru the belt. I am trying to find some design guidelines for the design of such a conveyor as well as vendors that would sell conveyor belt made for that type of...

Does anybody know where I can find standard v-guide groove dimensions for conveyor pulleys for the following? : A-1/2" B-5/8" C-7/8" D-1.5" ??

Does anybody know where or If there is a place to buy misc. Engineering Slide charts?

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOFTWARE FOR DESIGNING & ENGINEERING SCREW CONVEYORS? I WOULD LIKE SOMETHING TO RECOMEND AUGER PITCH AND DIA. AS WELL AS GIVE ME HP, TORQUE AND RPM. A SPREAD SHEET WOULD BE OK AS WELL. THANKS.

Can anyone tell me or help me find the viscosity of shortening, lard, or butter that would be in state that I could pump it thru an extruder?

Does anyone know of a stainless steel "cam follower" manufacturer, (other than CARTER)?

Does anyone know what a good resource would be to help design various style of conveyors? Including equations that will tell me the horsepower req'd.

I WOULD LIKE TO GET INTO WRITING API'S FOR SOLIDWORKS. ARE THERE ANY GOOD TUTORIALS OR GOOD EXAMPLES SOMEWHERE THAT I COULD START FROM? OR ARE THERE ANY TIPS PEOPLE COULD GIVE ME?

IS THERE ANY GOOD WAY TO DO "DUCTING" FLATTENED LAYOUTS WITH THE SOLIDWORKS SHEETMETAL PACKAGE? SUCH AS CIRCLE TO RECTANGLE TRANSITIONS? I CAN MODEL THE TRANSITIONS, BUT I CANNOT SEEM TO GET SOLIDWORKS TO FLATTEN THEM OUT...IF NOT IS THERE ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARES THAT WORK WITH...