I am not a professional welder as a trade but do maintenance on conveyor equipment. Occasionally I must weld broken parts or fabricate patches or replacement parts.
The folks where I work who weld (ARC) more frequently than I, immediatedly run cold water over the weld until it is cooled. Is...
In our shop a mechanic was observed igniting an oxy acetelene torch by striking an arc with the electric arc welder. This seems to me to be extremely risky business especially if the electrode comes in contact with the torch if it is in contact with the grounded welding bench during the...
I have owned both turbocharged and supercharged engines and I have been impressed with the performance of both.
The initial lag on startup with turbo is the only obvious difference I noticed.
Does the supercahrger. being belt driven, impose a significant extra load on the engine?
What are...
I would like to find an official explanation of the difference between a "Pulley and a Sheave".
So far throughout the years I have heard several comparisons from back yard engineers and professionals:
1) There is no difference, the terms are inter-changeable. Personally don't think...
I would like to find an official explanation of the difference between a "Pulley and a Sheave".
So far throughout the years I have heard several comparisons from back yard engineers and professionals:
1) There is no difference, the terms are inter-changeable. Personally don't think...
