What is draft in molding?

What is draft in molding? In engineering, draft is the amount of taper for molded or cast parts perpendicular to the parting line. By tapering the sides of the mold by an appropriate “draft angle”, for instance 2° (two degrees), the mold will be easier to remove. How do you calculate draft angle? When designing […]

What is max principal stress?

What is max principal stress? Maximum principal stress theory: This theory states that failure in any material occurs when the principal stress in that material due to any loading exceeds the principal stress at which failure occurs in the 1 dimensional loading test (universal tensile test in case of mild steel). Why are principal stresses […]

What is the equivalent of 85 decibels?

What is the equivalent of 85 decibels? Topic Overview Noise Average decibels (dB) Vacuum cleaner, average radio 75 Heavy traffic, window air conditioner, noisy restaurant, power lawn mower 80–89 (sounds above 85 dB are harmful) Subway, shouted conversation 90–95 Boom box, ATV, motorcycle 96–100 What’s the loudest sound on earth? The Krakatoa volcanic eruption: Not […]

What is the function of a shock absorber?

What is the function of a shock absorber? The role of the shock absorber is to keep the car’s tyres in permanent contact with the road, helping to provide optimum grip, when cornering and braking. Shock absorbers are part of the suspension, so if the shocks are worn, the vehicle’s ride and comfort is compromised. […]

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