I recently read an article about the 5 common mistakes when selecting linear guides... one of them was related to selecting linear rails/carriages with tighter internal tolerances than the mounting surface/points.
So I have a general application question about 3D printers and the best approach...
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I'm working on a small scissor jack lifting device, similar to a motorcycle/ATV jack. It uses this threaded rod:
https://www.mcmaster.com/93410a615
The "follower nut" that will travel up and down the rod to lift/lower the scissor is currently designed as a one piece construction...
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I have a SCADA I/O modem that has analog input for 0-20mA industrial style sensors. The datasheet talks about a current loop with externally supplied power... see page 27/28 here:
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I have a bunch of low cost 0-5VDC sensors here that I would like to interface with this modem. After...
First let me preface this by stating that I am a mechanical engineer not an electrical engineer. I have some basic knowledge of electronics so hopefully we can communicate in the same language to resolve this :)
I have a 12V LED module (only has two leads for power and gnd) and when I took...
Looking to take on an ambitious project and design my own intake manifold for a project I have coming up.
Has anyone come across any good resources for design criteria/considerations for engine intake manifolds? Mine will be specifically for a forced induction application.
Any links would be...
Is there any sort of standard reference that covers conical seat lug nuts or bolts?
I've been trying to find one, but cannot.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I'm looking to make a small aluminum cup style hydraulic cylinder. (single acting)
I can't seem to figure out the best way of going about making the "body" of the cylinder. I've attached a picture of the basic shape (cross section). There are some dimensions on there in mm, but they are just...
I would like to know the best method of calculating critical buckling force on a rod of varying diameters. I have a hydraulic cylinder rod that steps down to a smaller diameter (undercut) for the threaded end. Previously we have had rod failures at this undercut.
Currently I'm using the...
