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Can anyone help me figure out how much force would be required to bend a 2mm thick piece of 6063 T5 aluminum? The end product is a little difficult to explain so I think the following is the best way to visualize the situation: Imagine a U shaped piece made out of 2mm thick 6063 T5 aluminum...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. The required extension will be variable. I considered a spring loaded plate, but due to the height of the object the housing will be placed in, I think it would be difficult to use. The limiting factors are the height of the housing (needs to be around 1/2"...

Thanks for the quick reply. I should have mentioned some additional specs initially. As far as additional specs, the housing containing the item will be a fairly small square at approximately 3"x3" and approximately 1/2" thick. So something low profile is ideal. An object will be attached to...

Hello everyone, I am not an engineer, so I apologize if this is a relatively simple question. What's the best way to turn rotational motion into linear motion under the following circumstances? 1. Rotational motion is driven by a vertical bolt. 2. When turned, the bolt will extend a bar...