How to specify gas struts accurately | Engineer Live
WEBMar 28, 2019 · Gas Spring Force (F1) = Mass of lid x Centre of Gravity / Radius of Force x Number of Springs. Closing Force Calculation. Similarly, the force required to close the lid (F2) can be calculated using the formula: Closing Force F2 = Number of Springs x Spring Force F1 x Radius of Force / Lid Length. Calculation of the opening and closing forces ...
An Expert Guide To Sonic Drilling - Engineer Live
WEBMay 1, 2020 · Sonic drilling is a more efficient method of drilling by using high-frequency resonance to create a smoother path of travel for the drill by reducing or even eliminating any frictional resistance from subsurface materials being encountered. The high frequency resonance results in a vibrating head that is being both pushed up and down by the ...
What challenges are ahead for electrical engineering?
WEBOct 7, 2019 · Here, Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist Reo UK, outlines some of the biggest challenges electrical engineers will face in the coming years. In 2018, we saw global EV sales surpass two million units for the first time; twice the amount sold in 2017. With the possible threats of catastrophic climate change and resource ...
Engineering News & Opinion | Engineer Live
WEBCoating plastic particles for 3D printing. Read the latest engineering news across a number of sectors including: chemical, technology, software, oil and gas, mining and design on Engineer Live.
A specifier’s guide to choosing the right filled PTFE material
WEBSep 13, 2016 · A specifier’s guide to choosing the right filled PTFE material. Phillip Charlton explores the main types of filled PTFE compounds, detailing the enhanced properties delivered by some key material combinations. The seldom rivalled hydrophobic, low-friction and corrosion-resistant properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) make it a highly ...
What is a smart material? - Engineer Live
WEBMar 9, 2020 · A smart material is an object that holds a property that is susceptible to change with the introduction of an external stimulus. This change must be either tangible or visible for the material to qualify for ‘smart’ status. These changes can include: Electrical. Chemical. Thermal. Mechanical.
Front-end engineering and design: your best estimate
WEBApr 5, 2016 · Front-end engineering and design (FEED) is the phase of a project during which a percentage of the overall engineering required for a project is completed, with the purpose of developing a sanction estimate. Capital cost has a major bearing on return on investment, so the sanction estimate is an important part of the investment decision.
How To Choose The Right Process Control Valves - Engineer Live
WEBMay 12, 2020 · Control valves are used to manage the flow rate of a liquid or a gas and in turn control the temperature, pressure or liquid level within a process. As such, control valves are defined by the way in which they operate to control flow and include globe valves, angle seat, diaphragm, quarter-turn, knife and needle valves, to name a few.
Why engineering graphics matter more than ever | Engineer Live
WEBOct 18, 2018 · Needless to say, none of this is simple —advanced graphics capabilities are a necessity. Metrology, point clouds and ever larger files. The use of software in engineering extends beyond the design phase and into the manufacturing/creation phase. Increasingly, the manufacturing industry is validating parts throughout their …
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