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Possible Applications of Micromachines
Commonly used in microelectronics, transportation and telecommunications, micromachines play an already important role in our lives that will soon become even more…
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Thrust Augmentation Nozzles for Rocket Engines
This article contains a technical description of how thrust augmentation nozzles increase the performance of rocket thrusters and solve the…
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What is Rocket Propulsion?
This article will review the basic characteristics of rocket propulsion, including the application of Newton’s Third Law of Motion, types…
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Calculating Screw Jacks
Screw Jacks are devices used for raising and lowering heavy objects (weights) through external small manual labor. The article discusses the…
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About Gimbals and Gimbal Bearings
Gimbals and gimbal bearings are extensively used in components that are required to stay stable in unsteady conditions. These range…
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Desirable Mechanical Properties Of Engineering Materials
During the process of selecting a material for engineering applications, their mechanical properties play a major role, which depend upon…
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PTFE – A wonderful Oil Additive for Machines & Engines
PTFE is an abbreviation of Poly-Tetra-Fluoro- Ethylene and a white polymer with outstanding properties. The structure of molecules is round…
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ISO Tolerances for Shaft Holes
This article is based on the basic concept of ISO System of tolerance. We will discuss fundamental deviation, fundamental tolerance,…
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Blacksmith’s Favorite Forging Tools Explained
Advanced automation today might have made metal processing work quick and at huge scales, but it didn’t fully replace a…
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Analyzing Abnormal Vehicle Vibration Tendencies
Drive train vibration issues, if not treated in a timely fashion, can cause serious catastrophic damage to your gearbox. Do…
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Do You Know Why Electric Motors Generate Reverse Electromotive Force?
Brushless DC motors (BLDC) are used where there are limitations in the use of the brush-type DC motors. In this…
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Eliminating Vibration Problems in Piping
Whether installed on a ship, factory, or in the local supermarket, all piping needs to well supported and vibration free.…
