Questions tagged [mechanical]
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Why do some car's A-engine-mounts have bolts vs studs vs both?
I have come across engine mounts of various cars and am just curious primarily related to the "A" engine mounts where some manufacturers use only BOLTS, while some use only STUDS and some ...
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FEA of Rectangular Body Under the Effects of Combined Rotational and Translational Shear
First image is model setup. Clasp is rigidly constrained at top surface. Rectangular beam is affixed to clasp at clasp faces (locally constrained), by way of adhesive pads (second and third images).
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gear size selection for a compound gear system to fulfill a specific output ratio
I need help creating a compound gear system that will result in the sought after drive ratio or very close to it. Naturally gear teeth need to be whole numbers. Websites like 'GearGenerator' (dot-com) ...
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Question about dynamics n-t coordinate system
et = tangential unit vector
en = unit vector in normal direction
I'm currently studying dynamics and I'm having difficulty understanding the process of obtaining det and det/dt in the n-t coordinate ...
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Acceleration of servo motor with AASD-30A
I am using a servo motor 130st-M15015LB with the AASD-30A driver.
I have to use the acceleration with position control mode.
I can see in the documentation that If I use Pn110 to Pn112, I can have a ...
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Stepper motor response under varying load
I had a thought that came to mind that made me curious-- Though unfortunately I am not an ME.
I was wondering if someone could assist me in working through my thinking, but you will have to be gentle ...
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What is the purpose of the additional metal bar on the latch bolt(tongue)of the door lock?
Hi.
As you may see at the photo,the tubular latch
has a triangular metal and a thin half cylindrical piece
of metal next to it.
The purpose of the triangular one is obvious,but
What is the purpose of ...
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2-speed 2-direction gearbox design
I need to design a gearbox with the following properties:
The direction of rotation is maintained between the input and output shaft
The input shaft can be rotated in one direction for one gear ratio ...
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What will the reaction forces of a support be in case of an angled cable
If a cable is attached to a support on each side, and there is a load acting on it somewhere along its length.
Is there going to be a vertical reaction force only if the the cable is angled?
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The knee gives a mechanical advantage point for the leg, would a "reverse knee lever" also work?
As shown in this video, the simulated knee cap creates a fulcrum that allows for a better mechanical advantage for the muscles to pull the leg.
So I was wondering if the reverse would also work, or if ...
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How to keep a stationary motorcycle handle in the forward direction
How to keep a stationary motorcycle handle in the forward direction if no force is applied to rotate it. I have seen such motorcycles in Arcade Game Parlours but I want to make such one for myself.
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How to align a shaft with gear box and mechanical seal and uc bearing?
I have a 15 inch (381 mm) shaft with 24.95 mm diameter. That shaft is attached with a gearbox (ratio 5:1). The gearbox is driven by a motor (rpm 2750). There is one UC bearing and mechanical seal and ...
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Which tool to measure shaft alignment for small diameter shafts (d=10mm)?
I have seen many tools and methods to check shaft alignment, but they are mostly used for big shaft. I wonder if there are small tools for small diameter shaft with limited space to install?
Can you ...
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Torx, Hex, Philips or Slotted screws
I mostly use M2.5 size screws. I got some brand new Torx screws but when I tightened them for the first time, either they stripped or the bit of the screwdriver got twisted. What could be the reasons? ...
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How to affix a 3/4" keyed bore wheel/pulley to 5/8" D-profile shaft?
How do I affix a 1.5-inch-thick wheel with a 0.75-inch keyed bore (or pulley) to my motor's 1.25-inch-long x 5/8" diameter D-profile shaft (both pictured)"?
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