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  1. Mattm86

    ~1.250 - 1.500 screw thread connection with low breakout

    Hi, Im designing a system for drilling using ~1.750" OD Drill rods. Im looking for a connection that is very strong for tension and compression, and also torque, but is relatively easy to make and break. Has anyone experience using ETA threads, multi start stub acme threads or similar? Regards
  2. Mattm86

    500KW Electrical heater and heat exchanger calcs

    I have been tasked with designing an electric water heater for application in a restricted space (long and narrow pipe). The heater needs to heat water from 18 deg C to 28 Deg C at a flow rate of 60-90 GPM. It will be powered via a 3 phase supply limited to 5KV @ 140 amps. Im thinking of...
  3. Mattm86

    Low breakout torque thread

    Hello, Im designing a milling/drilling machine that uses 1.750" diameter low alloy steel drill rods. Im needing a connection for connecting multiple drill rods together. currently, we use a 1" square drive and dowel pin, but I'm not totally happy with it. Does anyone know of a thread that...
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    Arc Length of Sinewave calc to find amplitude?

    Hi all, Im trying to design a sinewave torroid (Im not sure of its actual name but look up Shark Wheels for reference). To do this I am needing to get a specific arc length across a period, by adjusting the 'amplitude' of the wave. I know the Arc Length that I need to achieve (for 1 period of...
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    Ball Bearing Lock Mechanism

    Hi, My first post here so I'm not sure if this is the correct Forum, please feel free to move if its not in the right area. I'm looking to design a ball bearing lock mechanism similar to that found in quick-lock connectors or airline PCL connections (...

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