Questions tagged [tools]
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What is the name of a tool to rotate this ring?
I have this part (https://www.mcmaster.com/1116K25/):
with a central threaded ring with 2 slots. What is the name of a proper tool to rotate this ring? I used scissors, but surely there is something ...
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What tools/process could I use to achieve this finish?
my son and I are doing a project together, but I’ve been struggling to find like a tool or process to achieve this ‘fillet’ I think it’s called, on the corners of this wood.
Any ideas please?
I have ...
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How to attach plates (my design) to the stator core of the machine more efficiently and precisely?
I am working on an electrical engineering project. However, I have come across a specific mechanical engineering problem. I have attached an image to describe what I want to do. I have primarily a ...
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Is a candy/oil thermometer suitable for calibrating a soldering iron or hot air gun? Why/not?
Disclaimer: not sure if the question is on-topic here, but I'm not sure that any other community is better suited. If there is one, would you kindly direct me there?
Background: I am looking into ...
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Cutters: Cr-Ni, Cr-V, or Cr-Mo
I went to the hardware store to buy some new diagonal pliers/cutters and
noticed that a lot of manufacturers now stamp the type of steel alloy
near the pivot. My options were Chromium-Nickel, ...
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Identify small internal turning tool
I am using this little internal turning tool I have gotten from some company long ago as it was too worn out for them to use. By the time i gotten it for me as hobbyist, it was stil good for me to do ...
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Calculation of Cutting forces (tangential , feed and normal) in CNC Milling Process
I am doing my fyp project on 5 axis cnc milling machine.I need to calculate forces on each axis as mentioned in the below picture
I first calculated spindle power from https://www.machiningdoctor.com/...
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Machining: Seeking Porting Tool for Milling Female 37deg Flare Ports
Been looking for a COTs carbide/ HSS cutting tool for milling standard 37 deg flare fluid ports, but am struggling to find anything applicable. Since these are common enough fluid fittings, I figure ...
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Does somebody know what this piece of equipment is?
I got this equipment from a sailor, I have no idea what this is. Does anyone know?
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Downcut bullnose endmill
Does anyone know if there exists an endmill that has both a downcut helical geometry and a corner radius (a.k.a. bullnose)? I've seen both qualities in an endmill individually but never together on ...
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Why is my toolbox empty? (SolidWorks 2021)
If I open SolidWorks and go to the toolbox, it only shows 1 map named 'Favorites'. The toolbox as well as the 'Favorites' map are empty. If I click to configure it opens a window as shown in the ...
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How do you use an angle gauge?
I've come across this:-
from https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08WXFDRBX/.
It says it's is for woodworking, but the vernier is marked into 2' segments. That seems a little too accurate for wood, and of ...
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designing a drill jig for manufacturing a finished product
what will be suitable drill jig for the given product? since the drill is not straight. so i'm not sure for the suitable design, kindly looking for kind help. thanks in advance!
if it would have ...
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What is this welding tool in this video?
https://youtu.be/w6aUzGaXShQ?t=135
At time 2:15, what's the type of the welding tool he uses?
I have read a couple of types for welding tools but I cannot see it matches any type.
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Designing a progressive die to make a blank on a thick steel sheet
Suggest and Design a progressive die to make a blank with a 2 mm thick steel sheet as shown in Fig. The ultimate shear strength of the material is 480 MPa. Calculate press capacity assuming 75% ...
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