| August 06, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 29 |
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 | Need inserts? We make it E-Z.
Founded in 1956, E-Z LOK allows users to repair damaged or worn-out threads without the need for special taps or installation tools. Our line of threaded locking inserts is used in metal, plastic, wood, composite and additive industries. Extensive inventories are maintained in four warehouses across the US, and all products are sold through industrial distributors. One source for all your needs!
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or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach for free samples at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | Top Blog: How a BattleBot was built using Onshape
Learn how RoboGym Robotics, a veteran BattleBots team, said goodbye to Solidworks and took their design game to the next level using Onshape, the cloud-native, all-in-one CAD and PDM solution. RoboGym was able to analyze key components of their Roundhouse BattleBot like its armor and weapon bar, run simulations, collaborate, iterate, and optimize their design to its fullest.
Read this informative Onshape blog. |
 | Top Product: 3D print tool steel with the ease of a plastic
The Virtual Foundry, a pioneer in advanced 3D-printing materials, is excited to announce the launch of their latest innovation: M300 Tool Steel Filamet™ (not a typo). This material answers the demand for FFF 3D-printable Tool Steel, delivering unparalleled strength and versatility. What sets this material apart is its seamless compatibility with various 3D printers, including Creality, Bambu Lab, Ultimaker, and more.
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 | Top Blog: Top 5 reasons for solder joint failure
Solder joint reliability is often a pain point in the design of an electronic system. According to Tyler Ferris at ANSYS, a wide variety of factors affect joint reliability, and any one of them can drastically reduce joint lifetime. Properly identifying and mitigating potential causes during the design and manufacturing process can prevent costly and difficult-to-solve problems later.
Read this informative ANSYS blog. |
 | Top Product: Why hybrid bearings are becoming new industry standard
A combination of steel outer and inner rings with ceramic balls or rollers is giving hybrid bearings unique properties, making them suitable for use in a wide range of modern applications. SKF hybrid bearings make use of silicon nitride (twice as hard as bearing steel) rolling elements and are available as ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and in custom designs. From electric erosion prevention to friction reduction and extended maintenance intervals, learn all about next-gen hybrid bearings.
Read the SKF technical article. |
 | Top Tech Tip: Stepper vs. servo -- The big debate
In the world of precision motion control, many machine designers face a choice between step motor or servo motor technologies to solve their performance requirements. When to use which type has created a big debate. Learn from Kollmorgen about two common scenarios and the good and bad experiences that resulted.
Read the Kollmorgen tech tip. |
 | Top Product: How slip clutches can help maximize your designs
The way they see it over at Polyclutch, there aren't a whole lot of problems you can't solve with a slip clutch. Way beyond using them for overload protection, there are a surprising number of other applications for these versatile and valuable components. From increasing machine speeds and applying constant tension on wire to indexing a conveyor and automatic screw assembly, slip clutches just may provide the design leverage you've been seeking.
Read the full article. |
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 | Who knew? How colorants affect plastic
In plastic injection molding, one aspect of polymer characteristics that doesn't always get the consideration it deserves is the addition of colorant. Believe it or not, there is a whole scientific body of knowledge about the ways in which adding color to plastic can affect its behavioral properties. This short article by Denny Scher of ICO Mold takes a high-level look at some of the different, and surprising, ways colorants can affect plastics.
Read the full article. |
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | How the world's fastest RC drone was designed
Buzz along with father/son team Mike and Luke Bell in South Africa as they chronicle the design and making of Peregrine 2 -- the fastest little RC quadcopter drone in the world at 298.4 mph. It took nine months of hard trial and error with lots of fiery bumps along the way. Powered by two batteries, the bullet-like craft sports 7-in. carbon rotors and four TMOTOR 1500-kV brushless motors. Many of the parts were 3D printed or CNC machined. Motor control was paramount to achieve stability and speed while avoiding overheating. A thorough and entertaining presentation.
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Watch the companion video of how it was built. |
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Pinball design: Making the Godzilla machine -- Stern Pinball
Is being a pinball designer at the top of your dream jobs list? Watch as the engineers and game designers from Stern Pinball chronicle the development of their wildly inventive Godzilla pinball machine -- from concept to handmade prototype mechanisms and a whole lot more. An informative inside look at how all the fun gets put together, including a multi-level moving tower that shakes up traditional game play. [Image credit: Stern Pinball video screenshot]
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Aftermarket brake pads: The sketchy truth
Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske takes a deep dive into aftermarket brake pad design, materials, and construction in a bid to educate consumers about good and not-so-good buying options out there -- and why there are major differences. You can always learn something from a Fenske video -- and you might be a little surprised along the way.
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