Strain hardening, also referred to as cold working or work hardening, is the process where metals are made stronger and harder through permanent deformation. You cannot discuss strain hardening without mentioning the word “temper”. Tempering is the type and amount of processing done to the metal when it is at the mill, including thermal treatments …
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This is insanity. You will never see more efficient teamwork or communication in the world. Practice makes perfect is the name of this game. Sit back in amazement and watch these pit crews work their magic! The guy at my local tire place takes a full hour to change one tire!
Let’s look at SOLIDWORKS external thread. In this tutorial you will learn how to create an external thread in SOLIDWORKS using the Thread Tool. SOLIDWORKS external thread before the Thread Tool I first started using SOLIDWORKS as a student back in 2006 and one of the things that took a fair-few repetitions to learn was …
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Hopefully you have never been close enough to a grenade to see it explode. Watch this video for a detailed breakdown of how and why a grenade explodes, and as this is a 100% animated video, there are no real-life people in danger, we promise!
Be in expert in 5 minutes! CATIA vs SOLIDWORKS based on 4 main features. Which one is better? What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS and CATIA. All this is covered in this article. It can be hard to differentiate between the multitude of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software programs that are on the market today. …
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This article is a SOLIDWORKS price guide for the United States. For British prices, please see SOLIDWORKS prices in the UK section of this article. As an engineer interested in SolidWorks, the first question is usually ‘how much does it cost?’. Since the company does not publish its pricing on their website (they ask for …
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Have a pet, but can’t be at home 24/7 to give it the attention you know it deserves? The Anthouse pet companion is the friend that your beloved pet needs to keep them company while you are away. Play fetch, feed them snacks, and much more!
In this article we will look at some well-known and some obscure, but nontheless brilliant Engineering Shows you can watch right now! How It’s Made Top Gear/The Grand Tour Extreme Engineering Mythbusters Impossible Engineering Silicon Valley The Big Bang Theory Tesla: Master of Lightning Egypt: Engineering an Empire MacGyver Admit it, us engineers can be …
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Do you still have some of that ancient floral wallpaper that you hate still on your wall? Well you can kiss it goodbye with this amazing wallpaper remover! It almost looks like a little handheld lawn mower that instead of cutting your grass, strips all of the wallpaper off of your wall! If nothing else …
Carbon-neutral flight is definitely possible in the future, but in reality aircraft will still be powered by fossil fuels. However, as we attempt to build towards a climate-neutral world, it is agreed that the CO2 that they produce must be systematically kept underground. Researchers have come to the conclusion that this will be the most …
Laser engraving is by far the coolest way to personalise anything that you hold dear. While it does not have to be a knife, we think that the laser engraving process is almost as satisfying as the finished product. Look at that bear growling!
This concept yacht from Kyron is 280m of pure luxury! This bond-villain-type yacht is just a concept for now, but is something that regular people cannot even dream of. Spend these 4 minutes pretending this is your yacht, what a 4 minutes it is!
Fusion 360 vs Inventor Compare these two Autodesk CAD programs in less than 2 minutes! Understand weak and strong points and make the right choice! Here’s what’s covered: The history of Fusion 360 and Inventor Operating Systems: The difference between Fusion 360 and Inventor Storage and Sharing: Fusion 360’s cloud vs Inventor’s local storage Useability: …
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Due to the unprecedented times that we are going through at the moment , SALIN has come up with a way to fully immerse yourself into your online conference calls. These VR glasses will provide a whole new experience as far as visuals are concerned, and are sure to keep you more interested in the …
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Fusion 360 vs SOLIDWORKS The main differences between Fusion 360 and SOLIDWORKS are as follows: Fusion 360 is cloud-based and works on both Windows and Mac while SOLIDWORKS is purely Windows-based with cloud storage options Fusion 360 has basic analysis and simulation tools, while SOLIDWORKS’ analysis and simulation features are much more comprehensive Fusion 360 …
Samsung has designed a new digital car interior, which allows its passengers to convert their car into an office, concert hall or gaming room, or pretty much anything that the passengers want! Full customization like this has never been seen before in cars and hopefully becomes a reality soon.
Ready for one of the most satisfying tools that you will ever see? This contour gauge helps to measure irregular edges and surfaces, and believe us when we say you will never get tired of using it! We could watch this all day!
Ever wondered who is the most famous female engineer? Here we have the ulitmate list of 10 famous female engineers and some tips on how to become an engineer if you are a girl. Women in engineering don’t often get the credit that they deserve. They have been instrumental in the building of some of …
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This viral (and fake) video of a solar charging concept that lives on the roof of a tesla, has been doing the rounds on the internet lately. If something like this existed, would you buy it? We think it is a great idea, but maybe not so practical when space is limited, or power lines …
Which laptop should I buy for engineering? Every engineering student needs a laptop in 2021. Period. This unavoidable expense is something that all students will have to go through, so we are here to ensure you get the right laptop for you! There are many things to consider when choosing between the many options in …
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Have you ever wondered how they get each sheet of paper in a paper ream the exact same size? No? Well you’re about to find out how they do it anyway. These stacks of paper might as well be made of butter the way that the cutter slices through them. Enjoy the satisfaction!
Ever wondered how electric engines are made? Here’s a video of Audi’s factory showing the full engine assembly process. It has it all, the stator, the copper coils, advanced Kuka robotics, beautifully machined aluminium parts, mini automous vehicles used to trasport parts between stages, heat treatment, rigorous testing and, finally, the emergence of a brand …
CAD software is an absolute necessity for many professionals, including engineers, architects, graphic designers, animators and pretty much anyone who designs, and needs to convert their designs from ideas in their head to real models/schematics on the computer. With the growing number of open-source projects, free CAD programs have become more common, and in some …
We asked a young mechanical design engineer to answer some of the common questions engineers are asked. Would you like to ask something? Please leave a comment! 1. When did you decide you wanted to be a mechanical engineer? I originally wanted to be an architect, because of my love for designing and technical drawing. …
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Goodyear showed the world a few years back that tires in the future may look a lot different than they do now, and for good reason. A spherical shape allows the car to move in any direction smoothly, and sensors within the tires can alert the driver to adverse driving conditions.
We have compiled a list of 25 gifts for engineers, including graduation gifts, gifts for mechanical engineers and general engineer gifts. Most engineers will find them useful, no matter if they have just graduated college, have worked in the engineering field for years, or just have a general interest in engineering. We hope that you …
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These “Seabins” are aimed at collecting rubbish from oceans and ridding the sea of all of the pollution that is inevitably finding its way into the water. It filters the trash and oil in order to clean the water and aid ocean life and they have collected a few million pounds of trash so far!
AutoCAD, as many reading this post already know, is an industry giant in the CAD field. It is the go-to program when 2D drafting is concerned, and pretty much all engineers know what AutoCAD is, and most have some experience on the program. It has been updated 30 times over the years, and many sophisticated …
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Sustainability is increasingly becoming a central aspect of our world, particularly within the materials industry. Multiple sustainability indicators within environmental, economic, and social schemes are specifically sought to ensure sustainable production, use, reuse, and disposal of products and materials. However, the challenge lies in the quantification of these indicators and finding the best methods for …
This “flying motorbike” can now be bought! This speeder was created by one of the world’s leading jetpack companies and can reportedly reach 150mph and 15,000 feet. It can fly for 10-20 minutes at a time and is powered by four turbojet engines running on kerosene or diesel.
This is a guest post from Russell Beard, a veteran design consultant with over 25 years of industry experience. Russell has worked for a number of world leading creative product design agencies around the globe, has run his own design business, launched a product startup and is currently recalibrating after a decision to step away …
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The number of available CAD software packages that are to choose from has only grown in recent times. Choosing between the options can seem to be a thankless task with so many factors to consider when making a commitment to a platform. First you must determine what you need from a CAD program, but once …
This 13 YEAR OLD video shows this incredible car door design that allows the car door to completely integrate back into the car body instead of swinging out like all common modern car doors. This absolutely blew our minds that this didn’t catch on because it looks like a no-brainer compared to normal doors. Check …
There are so many different options out there to choose from when deciding to purchase CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. The price of the software will always be one of the main factors in whether customers purchase the product or not. However, understanding the sometimes complicated pricing structures of CAD programs is not always easy. …
Watch these two robots sword fight with unbelievable accuracy. This shows how far robotics have come and how much fun being a robotics engineer must be! Prepare to feel bad about your sword fighting skills because you will never be as good as these two robots!
The list below comprises some of the top civil engineering firms in the world, which in most cases are the best companies to work for. However bear in mind that there are thousands of much smaller companies, agencies and consultancies that can offer great careers in their own right, but are not widely known. So, …
The new GC Hummer EV in an all electric pick-up truck that has a whopping 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 torque! It also has DC fast charging that adds 100 miles of range, can “crab-walk” which means it can drive sideways, and can only power one wheel if needed. It is an amazing development in electric …
Materials are an essential way of gaining an extra insight into your designs. This can be achieved by acting as a part of a simulation, or analysing the center of gravity and the weight of the design itself. You will not be able to do any of these without assigning material properties to your parts. …
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Daan Roosegaarde has designed the world’s largest smog vacuum cleaner and has installed it in Rotterdam to help improve the city’s air quality. It is able to clean 30,000 M3 of air per hour when it is at peak performance, and stands at 23 feet high!
Working from home can be hard. Especially in the current state of the world, frustrating barriers can be encountered when trying to replicate your productivity in the comfort of your own home. Programs like Fusion 360 have purposefully been created in a way that makes working from anywhere, not just at home, more convenient. They …
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