What’s The Difference Between FEM, FDM and FVM? - Machine …
WEBMay 31, 2024 · This article originally posted on May 18, 2016. It was updated on May 31, 2024. The finite-element, finite-difference and finite-volume methods—FEM, FDM and FVM, respectively—are numerical ...
Cast Iron and Wrought Iron: What’s the Difference?
WEBJan 9, 2023 · Wrought iron is softer and more ductile than cast iron. It is also highly malleable and can be heated, re-heated and worked into various shapes. In fact, it gets stronger the more it is worked ...
What’s the Difference Between Bearing, Shear, and Tear-Out Stress?
WEBJul 1, 2016 · A more conservative approach is to take the area from the edge of the bolt hole to the edge of the material. Shear Stress. For bolted joints without a preload shear, stress is calculated like ...
What’s the Difference Between Polypropylene Types?
WEBOct 2, 2018 · Paul Martin1. Polypropylene (PP) is a rigid crystalline thermoplastic used in everyday objects. There are various types of PP available: homopolymer, copolymer, impact, etc. Its mechanical ...
What’s the Difference Between the Sagittal, Coronal, and …
WEBFeb 2, 2015 · The sagittal or lateral plane dives the body into left and right halves and is an x-z plane. Technically, the sagittal or median plane goes right through the middle between the body’s left and ...
How to Choose the Right Control Method for VFDs - Machine …
WEBOct 23, 2014 · V/f’s speed control range is 1:40. Multiplying this ratio by the maximum frequency determines the VFD’s minimum running speed at which it can control the motor. For example, with a 60-Hz ...
Understanding Medial vs. Lateral, Proximal vs. Distal, and Superior …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · This article originally posted on June 22, 2016. It was updated on May 29, 2024. When designing machines, an understanding of anatomical terms such as medial and lateral, proximal and distal, and ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis …
WEBNov 29, 2023 · Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is a systematic way of mapping your product’s early-warning system. It’s a process where design engineers make sure products not only do what they’re ...
What’s the Difference between AC, DC, and EC Motors?
WEBAug 24, 2017 · Consequently, AC motors are less efficient than DC motors. In fact, the DC motor is 30% more efficient than AC motors due to the secondary magnetic field being generated from the permanent magnets ...
What Engineers Should Know about Zinc-Nickel Coatings
WEBFeb 26, 2017 · Zn-Ni coatings typically consist of 8 to 14 µ m layer of 12 to 16% nickel alloy next to the substrate topped by a 0.06 to 0.15 µ m trivalent passivate layer and a 0.5 to 4.0 µ m top coat layer ...