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  1. MSU2000

    Protecting delicate spring loaded mechanism

    I have an application similar to weight scale that needs to be protected during drop testing (3'). I'm looking into ideas on how to do protect the spring from bending. The mechanism is suspended/canteliver over 2 leaf springs and acts like a weight scale. Cost need to be very minimal. I was...
  2. MSU2000

    Move profile on stepper motor

    Guys, What does the move profile of a motor-load system gives you?. I'm solving a stepper motor-load system and found the acceleration rate of the motor can do given the specified load. I have a given time between t=0 to t=t1. This should give me the move profile of the stepper motor (the...
  3. MSU2000

    type of tapping screws

    guys, I'm getting all confused between sheet metal screws, thread forming screws, thread cutting screws, and self drilling screws. What are the differences and usage of such those screws, when to use it, how to choose it, are they interchangeable? Can you shed some info on this. Thanks! MSU2000
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    Taptite screws

    I have a taptite screw breakage, before reaching it's seating position, on my bolted joint. I've used all the recommended hole dimensions for optimum joint connection. I've also reduced the screw driver speed considerably (600rpm). The taptite screw has already made of high strength steel with...

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