Jul
30
Moments and Torque
In our previous posts on statics, we looked at an introduction to terminology and static force systems.
Now let'
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Jul
30
Introduction to Statics
The study of mechanics can be divided into two major categories: statics and dynamics. Statics concerns itself with the equilibrium
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Jul
30
Design for Manufacturing: Reaming
This article looks at the drilling operation known as "reaming." We consider good design principles for you to
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Jul
30
Pure Moments and Couples
What happens if you have two equal and opposite forces acting on an object along the same line of action?
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Jul
30
Design for Manufacturing: Knurling
Knurling is the process by which repeated patterns are cut or rolled onto a material. Normally this is accomplished on
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Jul
30
Design for Manufacturing: Grinding
Grinding is a subtractive process that utilizes an abrasive wheel to remove material from a workpiece. Design engineers must remain
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Jul
30
Design for Manufacturing: Gang Milling
This article looks at the time and tooling considerations behind gang milling.
Gang milling is the process by which multiple
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Jul
30
How do you build a flashing LED circuit?
This is the first of many tutorials on making certain electronic circuits. In programming, it's traditional to start
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Jul
30
Digital Logic and Boolean Algebra
Boolean algebra is a topic that is extraordinarily important in the electronics business.
Why is that, you ask?
Well, Boolean
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Jul
30
Design for Manufacturing: Secondary Operations on Rods
This rule involves the minimization of secondary machining operations on extruded rods cut from bar stock.
Extruded rods are frequently
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