Introduction to Hydraulic Pumps
Hydraulic pumps are omnipresent and used in applications ranging from mud pumping (drilling site) to movement of the antenna in space stations. They convert the
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Types of Bridges. The 7 Main Types
What are the 7 main types of bridges? What are the 5 main types of bridges? Which type of bridge is strongest? What is the
Top 5 Engineering Websites
To be a successful and well-informed engineer, it’s not enough to just have an engineering degree anymore. You need to be constantly aware of new
3D Printing with Metal Powders
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has been steadily gaining traction in the manufacturing industry. At present, there is a big focus on advanced aerospace, medical and
Wrought iron vs cast iron: A comparative analysis
Iron is one of the most alloyed elements on earth. It combines with various elements to form numerous materials. These materials all have different desirable
World’s Longest | Danyang Kunshan Grand Bridge
It is safe to say that the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge is a marvel of modern day bridge engineering. It is 164.8 km (more than 100
9 cool things to 3D print right now!
Looking for some cool things to 3D print? If you’re a maker or tinkerer of any kind, then it’s highly likely you have a 3D
SolidWorks vs Solid Edge – which is best?
The amount of CAD packages available is overwhelming and it is often a painful exercise to decide which is best. This article will compare two
Revit 2019 – latest pricing and review
Revit is multipurpose Building Information Modelling (BIM) software created for architectural, structural engineering, construction, landscape and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering) designs. Currently, it’s
Cold Rolling – process overview
In simple terms, cold rolling is an industrial process used to change the material properties of sheets or strips of metal. The metal is fed
Introduction to hydraulic actuators
The modern day hydraulic system has a very close resemblance to the human body. The heart does the work of a pump by pumping blood
Needle Valves – function and selection criteria
Needle valves are used to accurately control flow rate. They are also suitable as reliable shut off valves. Common sizes are from 1/8” up to
Manometer types and working principle
What does a manometer measure? A manometer gauge is an extremely basic but very effective device which is used to measure pressure. In the majority
Boston Dynamics: From Google to Softbank
While R&D divisions often provide the most exciting news, several don’t survive a purge or a pivot in their missions. Once the big engineering programs
Polyethylene Wax – uses and properties
Do you know of a material that can work as a mould release agent, dispersant and modifier for plastic? Whether utilized for surface properties or
Taylor Functions – explanation and software tools
The Taylor Functions are series of sum terms that concern the values of the derivatives of a given function at a given point, so they
Machine Learning in Mechanical Design Engineering
Machine learning has become a pioneering field of research in recent years. Since 2014, many big companies have invested in large data/machine learning departments complemented
Circular sawing – process description and design guide
Circular sawing involves the use of a rotating cutting blade that can be fed horizontally, vertically, or at an angle into the material. Circular sawing
Bandsawing – process description and design guide
Bandsawing: As per the name of the process, the saw is formed as a band and is continuously cycled in one direction around pulley wheels.
Shear Stress Equation clearly explained. Average, Beam, Impact, Fluids shear stress
What is shear stress equation? How do you calculate shear stress on a beam? Impact shear stress equation Fluids shear stress equation Wall Shear Stress
Durometer Hardness Testing Explained
Hardness generally refers to the resistance of a material to scratching or indentation, and a qualitative measure of the strength of the material. The most
Torlon | polyamide-imide (PAI) – properties and applications
Do you know a thermoplastic as highly performing as Torlon®? The other name for this strong material is polyamide-imide (PAI). PAI’s excellent chemical and physical
Metamaterials – explanation and applications
The dimensioning of materials to suit our needs has soared in the last decade through the use of composites. There are other materials though, human
Engineering Wallpaper – Top 50 FREE downloads
There are masses of free engineering wallpaper images available online today. Whether you are looking for inspiration, a reminder of past projects or perhaps you
What’s it like to be a freelance mechanical engineer?
Should you become a freelance mechanical engineer? Entrepreneurship can be very lucrative therefore it is no wonder many mechanical engineers think about freelancing/or building their
Dynamometer – types, working principle and power measurement basics
A dynamometer is a power measurement instrument used to determination the work being done by a machine over time. Work is the force vector that
EDM Machine – types & working principles
EDM stands for Electrical Discharge Machining. An EDM machine is the piece of equipment used to carry out this manufacturing process. The principle behind EDM
Mechanical Design Models and confidentiality. Don’t get ripped off.
In order to gain insight into our work it makes sense to look at other projects, how they work, what they achieve, etc. Different projects
Centrifugal Casting – process overview
Centrifugal casting is a permanent mold process which makes use of centrifugal force to fill a mold with molten material. There are 3 types of
Photogrammetry in mechanical engineering
Photogrammetry in mechanical engineering is becoming more popular, so let’s take a look at the concept and how it’s used. Photogrammetry derives from the Greek
Surface Roughness Chart & Useful Information
The surface roughness chart is a concept that expresses the amount and extent of deviation of a surface from being perfectly flat. As it is
Structural Concepts – Static and dynamic load basics
Defining and understanding the basic structural concepts of engineering and how they are expressed in physics and mathematics is a key aspect for students. This
