What Washer to use? More options that you thought...

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The discussion centers around a video that thoroughly explains various types of washers, their applications, and the reasoning behind their use in mechanical engineering. Tom highlights the importance of using mounting studs designed to shear off during catastrophic pump failures, thereby protecting the main chamber. The conversation also humorously notes the potential fate of the washers used in these applications, suggesting they may have been lost in the process.

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A video that covers a multitude of washer types, where to use them and why. Rather well done.



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Great video!

I am constantly amazed at mechanical engineering. The guys would specifically call for mounting studs that would shear off the bolts before destroying the main chamber in case of a catastrophic pump failure.

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Those washers holding these down are likely in orbit as we never found them.
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nsaspook said:
Those washers holding these down are likely in orbit as we never found them.
Perhaps embedded in the ceiling?
 

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