It’s imperative that design engineers understand the full journey of the parts they design, from the drawing definition, through manufacturing, and inspection. One of the most common features in machine design is a hole. Whether it accepts a bolt or … Read More
Preparing clear, complete engineering drawings is a critical skill for nearly every design engineer. New engineers have traditionally had to learn drafting skills on the job, usually by trial and error. This course teaches the practical skills needed to independently … Read More
Mechanical fasteners like screws, nuts, and bolts are fundamental components in any machine or vehicle. In this video, we will walk you through the basics of: Different fastener types and shapes Drive types Materials and coatings Galvanic corrosion Coarse vs … Read More
Engineering drawings are the most important deliverables that a design engineer produces. They provide all the instructions needed to make your parts exactly as you intended. But bad drawings will make you look like a bad engineer, and parts made … Read More
In our recent video about O-rings, we featured some FEA animations of an O-ring being installed in a gland, and then responding to applied pressure. We have received a few questions about how this simulation was performed, so we thought … Read More
O-rings are the epitome of elegant engineering: The ring itself costs only a few cents, and the groove it goes in is simple and easy to manufacture. But despite this simplicity, the resulting seal is able to reliably hold many … Read More
The vast majority of engineered products have multiple components that need to fit together. Sometimes you need components to slip together easily, while other times, you need components to press together and not come apart. There’s a systematic way to … Read More
In response to a viewer question, we did a quick follow up to our previous Renishaw probe test, this time diving a bit deeper into the concepts of precision, accuracy, and uncertainty. We’ll repeat our test with a precision ring … Read More
Follow us as we perform the second machining operation of a 6061 aluminum part as well as the manual inspection process; set to chill music.
Have you ever needed to turn hardened steel like a dowel pin, drill rod, or ball screw? We recently had to machine a shoulder on a ball screw for an upcoming project, and did an experiment to find the best … Read More