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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 …
Planetary Gears: The Basics - Machine Design
Feb 28, 2023 · This article was updated Feb. 28, 2023. It was originally published March 1, 2000. Planetary gears can supply high levels of torque and high-speed reduction. They are also …
It’s a Big Deal: Industrial Automation Acquisitions, Strategic …
3 days ago · The news that Siemens AG acquired Altair Engineering Inc. was not as much a surprise as it was a flashback. Earlier this year at Hannover Messe, Germany, a visit to Altair’s …
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 …
How to Choose the Right Control Method for VFDs - Machine …
Oct 23, 2014 · Motors account for at least half of the energy consumed in the U.S. Selecting the right control method for an application lets the motor run most efficiently while maximizing …
Shaft Keys 101 - Machine Design
May 5, 2023 · It was originally published Sept. 24, 2009. Shaft keys—sometimes called sunk keys—transmit torque between shafts and shaft-mounted components such as gears or …
The Do's and Don'ts of Seal Engineering - Machine Design
Aug 20, 2014 · Seals require pressure to function. Keep in mind pressure can deform seals and change the fluid film on which the seal rides. Do: Consider pressure rise-rate effects. Rapidly …
How to Build Your Own Injection Molding Machine
Apr 10, 2023 · Using the Injection Molding Machine. The creators begin by plugging the machine into a 110-volt power supply and giving it a couple of minutes to reach the required …