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  1. Brad-y

    Internally Anchored Bolt to Secure Steel Robotic Platform

    Ok thank you for the advice. I plan to use SAE Grade 8 or ASTM Grade BD bolts, but is there any reason you recommend the socket head cap screws of hex head bolts over using a rod and nuts at the end. Is the benefit simply that by having one less threaded connection (cap instead of a locknut) it...
  2. Brad-y

    Internally Anchored Bolt to Secure Steel Robotic Platform

    When I presented the design he mentioned adding attachments because my current model showed it as a single block that was machined, however he said that it would be too expensive and unnecessary and to instead use bolts. Is there a better configuration that you're aware of or what would you do...
  3. Brad-y

    Internally Anchored Bolt to Secure Steel Robotic Platform

    Essentially the part shown is a mockup of the final assembly, however it is simplified and shows the platform being made of a single block of steel, when in reality it will be three blocks: 1 platform in the center and two arms to support and translate the rotation from the motor arm (gray rod...
  4. Brad-y

    Internally Anchored Bolt to Secure Steel Robotic Platform

    Good afternoon! MY name is Bradley I am working at a robotics lab this summer and I wanted to ask for some help regarding a problem I have. The issue is that I need to find a way to attach a platform to a metal block which s the arm of the platform using bolts that will exit from the block and...

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