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Alternative to spring pin
Getting the right tool is for sure the best solution to our problem. I will definately take some time to dig further into that. The reason why we don'T like clamp hubs is quite simple. Our equipment is out in the environment and subject to temperature variation. From tests we have done, we...- plangevin
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Alternative to spring pin
Hi all, I am modifying an existing design for an optical encoder. The encoder shaft is coupled to the transmission shaft through spur gears. The gears are locked to the shaft using a spring pin design. This would not be such a pain if we were talking bigger mechanics but we are talking...- plangevin
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
