The problem: Not all vibrations are good vibrations A properly designed joint utilizing a nut and bold worked perfectly for over a century in applications without vibration. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...] about How to save money and improve productivity with the next generation of vibration-resistant fasteners
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An intro to lightning protection for wind turbines and their electrical equipment
Wind turbines are often the highest features on a landscape making them susceptible to lightning strikes. Electronic and electrical equipment mounted the blades, nose, hub, nacelle, tower – even at … [Read more...] about An intro to lightning protection for wind turbines and their electrical equipment
Roller Pinion System: An Alternative to Traditional Linear Drive Systems
With today’s emphasis on efficient production, cost reduction and productivity levels, every manufacturing or machine component must be chosen with care. This white paper describes how implementing … [Read more...] about Roller Pinion System: An Alternative to Traditional Linear Drive Systems
3D Systems – Rapid Manufacturing SLS Design Guide – Plastics
Download this guide for information on how to quickly model a part for SLS prototyping. This guide covers everything from axles to threads with detailed explanations of what to do and what to watch … [Read more...] about 3D Systems – Rapid Manufacturing SLS Design Guide – Plastics
How To Choose Fasteners That Maximize Assembly Life
Fasteners are usually the smallest, least expensive components within an assembly. Even though fasteners usually hold the entire assembly together, they are often overlooked until … [Read more...] about How To Choose Fasteners That Maximize Assembly Life
How to Design the Optimum Hinge
There are two primary types of hinges: A free fit hinge has little to no friction or drag when the latch or handle is rotated. Hinge components are “free” to rotate independent of one another. A … [Read more...] about How to Design the Optimum Hinge
How to Control Shim Tooling Costs
SPIROL has several manufacturing methods that eliminate or greatly reduce tooling expenditures. Shim tooling costs are one of the quickest ways to drive a prototype or short-run production project … [Read more...] about How to Control Shim Tooling Costs
How To Choose the Most Cost Effective Alignment Dowel
There are many ways to align components — the challenge for Design Engineers is choosing the best solution at the lowest cost. The most common, and often most expensive, Alignment Dowels are … [Read more...] about How To Choose the Most Cost Effective Alignment Dowel
How to Design Your Part for Direct Digital Manufacturing
Traditional manufacturing methods, like machining and injection molding, have many rules, restrictions, and limitations. These rules don’t apply when using direct digital manufacturing. … [Read more...] about How to Design Your Part for Direct Digital Manufacturing
3D PRINTERS VS. 3D PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: 10 Distinguishing Factors to Help Select a System
This paper addresses the capabilities, roles and positioning of systems geared for professional use. Beginning with the most basic information – the definition of 3D printers – this whitepaper … [Read more...] about 3D PRINTERS VS. 3D PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: 10 Distinguishing Factors to Help Select a System