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Natural Paint - What is it?
My wife read a book that talks about the true story of a man in the late 19th Century who discovered and developed a natural paint when he was examining the a fallen tree. Apparently the paint required some heating process. Does anyone know what this might be? He was able to market his paint...- mgoblue
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- Forum: Chemical coatings engineering
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Definition of Torque vs Power
I am struggling with the meaning of Torque. I know the equation of HP=Torque*rpm/constant. It is when I apply that to a gear box or a motor, I get confused. If a gear box is rated for a certain torque, what happens when I speed up the output shaft by changing the gear ratio. Is the torque...- mgoblue
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- Forum: Gear and Pulley engineering
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What is the definition of a "Pinion Gear"
I deal with solving problems with gear boxes containing 4-7 shafts and I often hear the word pinion shaft used. What information does this give me about a shaft? <p>Bob Sander<br><a href=mailto:robert.sander@solvay.com>robert.sander@solvay.com</a><br>- mgoblue
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- Forum: Gear and Pulley engineering
