Recent content by Ameya Joshi

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    Optimizing ANSYS Spring Analysis Settings for Accurate Results

    How do you select the settings to analyse a spring? How do you let ANSYS know that this is a spring (not a normal piece of metal) that I want to analyse?
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    Why is Creep Temperature Higher than Melting Point?

    Why is the actual value of temperature, at which alloy is at a risk of creep, higher than the expected 0.3 (or 0.4) of melting point?
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    What is the Optimal Stepper Motor Torque for Coupling with a Ball Screw?

    I have to select a stepper motor for the following specifications. I need to know the torque which will be sufficient for me to get the driving torque required. Drive torque = 2.6 Nm Gear ration used for coupling = 3:1 (Reduction) Im to couple the motor with a ball screw.
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    How to Select a Solenoid for Tensioning a Chain on a Rotating Bobbin?

    I need to select a solenoid actuator for tensioning a chain. The chain is for a bobbin which rotates at 100 rpm. The weight of the bobbin is 9081 kgs. I calculated the braking torque of 35 KN-m but as my knowledge is very limited for solenoids i wish to know how can i select a solenoid for this...