TVP,
That's about the information I have come across so far by browsing thru websites, and I think your message has clarified that for me. So, by refering a part half-hard really only mean the strip steel (before forming) has been rolled so that the thinkness has been reduced by a certain...
To all,
I am in the process of evaluating the performance of an existing half hard tempered CRS bracket and I just realized that I don't have any information regarding the physical property of the material after the hardening process other than the hardness number. I know there is a...
To all,
I am in the process of evaluating the performance of an existing half hard tempered CRS bracket and I just realized that I don't have any information regarding the physical property of the material after the hardening process other than the hardness number. I know there is a...
Cory,
The websites you have provided have been helpful so far, thanks.
I am 100% certain that no study was ever done for this product (otherwise, I wouldn't have the problem I have today)... they never considered it a problem until I came along...
I guess I haven't been entirely clear about...
I think I should clarify the problem a bit more... a product has been redesign to go from metal to plastic through a cost reduction effort. The designer who worked on the project didn't consider to add a boss to the mounting flanges of the product. I am new to this company; but from what I...
I have an application where I need to calculate the recommended assembly torque between a relatively thin plastic part - 0.1" thick (with clearance hole) to a metal frame with thread thru. hole using #12-24 screws.
My biggest concern is the selection of preload. While preload is ususally...