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Converting intermittent linear motion into smooth rotary motion
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Gears - Hobbing gears with similar base pitch
  • Marley003
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Connected 2 Venturis in Series (need a solution)
  • kunalv
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How to input and output work in a system at the same time?
  • askingask
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Gyroscopic effect in quadcopters
  • user1234
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Calculate RPM for Launching Ball by Flywheel
  • SMKJ
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Oxygen and hydrogen atoms on the diamond's surface
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On-demand steam engine idea
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Vacuum by condensation causes water to boil?
  • askingask
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Seals for a shaft with 24000 rpm
  • Wasiq
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How to attach clamp to metal bar?
  • tirelessphoenix
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Advice for building a Hilsch Vortex tube
  • askingask
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Reusability of nuts and tapped holes + Choosing the right material
  • Juanda
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Building swing set. Doubting design
  • Chris J
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Sprag clutch with disengagement
  • Stormer
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Engineering and pressure related questions
  • kelseytischler95
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Electronic enclosure - Long screw holes
  • sengalraja
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Maximum Point Blank Range (MPBR) -- Help zeroing my rifle
  • Godspanther
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Seeking Guidance on Internal Floating Roof Tank Construction with Dome Roof
  • dzfr
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Gear on fixed rack, force analysis
  • Emilio_2004
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Simplified Calculations for Nylon66 Composite Material Supporting Heavy Loads
  • NNM
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Limiting factor in design of small gas turbine w/ LOW self sustain speed
  • jsh111
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Screws versus pins
  • elisua
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What is the difference between Griv-Ex and G10 material?
  • yungman
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Square tubing calculation
  • MFW
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Clarify power calculation
  • Ripcrow
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A discontinuous refrigerant cycle
  • LEO31
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Mechanical guy needs help with endothermic reaction and heat decomposition
  • sanchel
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Help with Moments in Mechanism
  • leonardo_alex
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Evaluating Motor Specifications for a Conveyor
  • oho11
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Simple lever calculation- help with giving it notations
  • Robbie E Sayers
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Leverage, MOI, mass, distance from fulcrum for piano key mechanism
  • jkess114
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Inverse Kinematics: Oscillators and Multi-Bar Links
  • Trying2Learn
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CNC Thread Mill Macro Programming
  • MillGuy
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How best to install a pressure sensor inside a pipe?
  • as919461
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Tuned mass damper does not reduce the amplitude of vibration?
  • gunna
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Table tempered glass edge break pattern
  • Ephant
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Adjusting the pressure of helium flow to account for smaller tube
  • brandspanking new
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Finite element method approximation
  • Mechanics_student
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Q: Fluid drainage along the outside of an inclined cylinder
  • Andy Resnick
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How to Know the thickness of SS304 plates for a high vacuum chamber?
  • Donodt
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Calculating ballistics coefficient from two velocities
  • ER-01
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Questions for the conceptual design of an avalanche protection structure
  • hellophysics
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Raising a farm windmill tower
  • kapkichi
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Calculation of coolant tank size required to feed multiple grinding stations
  • Rob365
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Difference between contact pattern and mounting distance for a pinion gear?
  • Ahmad anbar
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Is the Power Calculation for Ring Roller Mechanics Conceptually Correct?
  • Crazy Old Coot
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Characteristic system curve for a two branch system
  • giuseppe2127
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Simulation of Cyclic Loading in Tensile Test
  • MMTUser1
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Simulation of load-unload test in Abaqus
  • Faezeh
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Help me understand how bolts take less load than members
  • davidwinth
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How to select a pump for a venturi injector?
  • Saut Renato
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How to Calculate Forces on Sun Wheels in a Planetary Gear System?
  • Gunter1977
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Car tires, informative video of the finer details
  • Tom.G
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How to maintain flowrate and pressure head in a pump?
  • Nitheeswar
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Effect of pressure due to change in diameter of pipe
  • Nitheeswar
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Simscape mechanics: angular acceleration not working
  • zoltrix
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How to level SS 304 sheet metal after perforation?
  • Tarun Tanwat
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Is it possible to use radial seals on non-circular cross sections?
  • berle
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Flow discharge between 2 open water bodies connected by a concrete sluice
  • krissturm
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Superheater - pressure and temperature distribution
  • yecko
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Advantages of a cone-shaped spring?
  • KTBMedia
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Question about strengths of Aluminum/Titanium Tubing for a White Cane
  • TikiTyler
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How can I get my prototype made?
  • MrAndrew
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I have a hydrodynamic loss head question
  • Hauzen
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Rope Swing, starting in tension vs slack
  • kgehrels
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Estimating the force exerted by a water jet on a flat plate - Bernoulli vs Momentum Equation
  • Pra_S
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Waste Container Handling Crane -- Why are we getting this lift offset?
  • AlanThomas
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Loss of atoms from the surface of the material: How does it work?
  • PatrickP2
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Stress in cylinders due to thermal expansion
  • ATT55
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Automotive Loss of gaseous volume because of fuel combustion
  • Zardo
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How Effective Are Electro-Muscle Fibers in Robotic Drives?
  • EXO-0826
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I have a question about the air volume
  • Hauzen
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Airbag Simulation using LS-DYNA: start from filled airbag
  • ArianaFenris
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Please tell me the difference in the size of the air volume
  • Hauzen
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How Do Pulleys Multiply Force in Complex Systems?
  • Ranger Mike
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Suggestions for a good Enhanced Electric Kettle?
  • Ephant
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Pulley system with equal spacing
  • youp tulpin
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Understanding the mechanical advantage of a Pneumatic linkage system
  • DBTStud
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Position, Velocity and Acceleration of a Dragster -- Help please with the math
  • Dynamo Hum
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Calculate water level with conditions open to environment (static head)
  • Arve S
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Deriving a mathematical model for a stick falling over
  • janneman
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Machine design (flange coupling design) a simple question
  • ubnt
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Cost estimation of large size rack and pinion using a lead screw
  • MechEn9ineer
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Help calculating force required to flange a cylinder
  • manjy
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Why Is the Moment of Inertia Not Constant in Motion Control?
  • zoltrix
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Do Dual Fans Increase Radiator Efficiency More Than a Single Larger Fan?
  • MikeMass
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Solving the Problem of Capillary Action in Tiny Peristaltic Pumps
  • sylph
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Is it Possible to Overlubricate a Manual Ratchet?
  • YoshiMoshi
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Find the force acting on the roller in the direction of the spring
  • JackLee
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Pull-off force: hose, pipe, clamp
  • jbenedet
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Water Drain Channel minimal cross-section
  • addibigg
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Solar Heat Gain Factor table for southern latitudes
  • francismann
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Low Viscosity Oil, Tanks, Pressure Relief Valves and Check Valves
  • Findustry Corp
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Calculate the max speed at which a submarine rises/dives
  • Massimo
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'Subducing head': pneumatic engine idea
  • Uncanny3
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Backyard Tow Rope Troubleshooting: Motor Binding Issues
  • rlay023
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Sacrificial Anode on isolated copper alloy pipe
  • Ters
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Angular Acceleration when accounting n-reference frames
  • superfunnyshark
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Modal mass and kinetic energy in FEM modal analysis
  • Arjan82
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