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What’s the Difference Between Bearing, Shear, and Tear-Out Stress?
Jul 1, 2016 · A more conservative approach is to take the area from the edge of the bolt hole to the edge of the material. Shear Stress. For bolted joints without a preload shear, stress is calculated like ...
What’s the Difference between AC, DC, and EC Motors?
Aug 24, 2017 · Consequently, AC motors are less efficient than DC motors. In fact, the DC motor is 30% more efficient than AC motors due to the secondary magnetic field being generated from the permanent magnets ...
What’s The Difference Between FEM, FDM and FVM? - Machine …
May 31, 2024 · The finite-element, finite-difference and finite-volume methods—FEM, FDM and FVM, respectively—are numerical techniques used in engineering and machine design for solving partial differential ...
Guidelines for Selecting Pneumatic Cylinders | Machine Design
Sep 29, 2011 · A general rule of thumb is that for vertical and high-friction applications, the required force should be twice the load to be moved. In some cases additional force is necessary to compensate for ...
Design Essentials: How to Convert from Rotary to Linear Motion
Mar 7, 2018 · A slider-crank mechanism is a typical design which converts rotary motion into linear motion. It is achieved by connecting a slider and a crank with a rod. Figure A depicts a mechanism utilized as ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis …
Nov 29, 2023 · Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is a systematic way of mapping your product’s early-warning system. It’s a process where design engineers make sure products not only do what they’re ...
Making the Right Shaft Connections - Machine Design
Aug 1, 2000 · Mechanical & Motion Systems. Making the Right Shaft Connections. Aug. 1, 2000. Securing a belt pulley to a drive shaft often seems like such a routine task, that engineers and mechanics can easily ...
The Basics of Shoulder Screws - Machine Design
Nov 4, 2011 · This differs from machine screws, where the same specification yields a screw with a threaded section ¼ in. in diameter and 1-in. long. The overall length of the shoulder screw includes the head ...
Basics of Aerospace Materials: Aluminum and Composites
Jun 19, 2014 · Basics of Aerospace Materials: Aluminum and Composites. Aluminum will likely be in airframes for another century, while composites represent the new material on the block. Two materials play major ...