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It was basically just a curiosity thing. I have done FE Analysis on the assembly but since I am mechanically testing it anyway, I thought it would be interesting to find out the stresses in the material while testing. Also, I thought that a photoelastic coating could be applied to...
I would like to do a dynamic stress analysis of a dovetail joint assembly. I am curious about photoelastic stress analysis and how it works exactly. The whole dovetail assembly is about the size of a dice and is made from Inconel 718 and a stainless steel. Is there a 'simple' way to do...
I need a light weight force transducer to measure forces up to 2000N in Fz and approx 1000N in Fx and Fy. I have looked into purchasing multi axis load cells but the ones which are lightweight and small do not measure loads up to these values. I am interested in making my own load cell so any...
Thanks for all the info.
Metalguy
I have looked into getting 17-4 stainless steel 080 custom made but I cannot find anybody willing to make anything of this size. My machine shop does not have the capabilities to make something this small.
Yates
I have checked out Inconel screws but again I...
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I am currently using 0-80 3/16" stainless steel button head screws in an application to hold an inconel plate onto a stainless steel material. However I am finding that this type of screw yields when loads are applied to the assembly. These loads include axial forces and moments...
Continuing to do a masters or PhD means I can get the highest level of education possible? Could I not gain more education from joining the workforce and learn in a more practical manner?
Also if I do a PhD, I have been told that I could be overqualified (and confined to one area of expertise)...
I am trying to find the ultimate tensile strength of a viscoelastic material. Access to the material is confined in that I have only access to its surface. I have looked into finding the shore hardness of the material and then converting this into an ultimate tensile strength. However I have...
I am still at the stage where I can do either a masters in one university or a masters progressing onto a PhD in another university (in Computer Assisted Surgery). I do not see myself teaching in a university in the future. This is the main reason why I wouldn't do a PhD. Also, I realise a PhD...
I am involved in research examining forces on the spine during scoliosis surgery, but I would like to make a simple spine model in the lab so that I could visualise and simulate what happens to the instruments during surgery. Hooks that "hook" on the the tranverse process and pedicle...
I recently graduated in Mechanical Engineering and I am currently employed for 1 year in research of intra-operative forces during spine surgery. I want to get into the bioengineering area and am considering returning to school to do either a Masters or a Phd. However I am unsure as to which is...
I am currently employed to research intra-operative forces during spine surgery. I am considering returning to school to do either a Masters or a Phd but am unsure as to which is more beneficial. Any tips?
