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  1. Re: harmonic drives really have 'zero' backlash? really better than planetary reducti

    The Kinematics of a Harmonic Drive permit a mesh to utilize both sides of the tooth's flank without the adverse effects an involute gear would experience under the same condition.
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    Re: Wiring voltage divider

    He needs a level shifter from what I understand. OP has a 24v proximity switch that has a pnp output. Use a resistor network...6.2k & 1.6k.
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    Well, I just couldn't help myself....

    Well, I just couldn't help myself....
  4. Thread: Mill Scale

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    It depends on a number of things, how thick the...

    It depends on a number of things, how thick the scale is. It's composition and defects. If it is too slow, you can heat the solution. Increasing the acid concentration won't speed it up much. Heat is...
  5. Thread: Mill Scale

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    32% is too strong to use so you would have to...

    32% is too strong to use so you would have to dilute it. Which will give more solution for your buck...errr...pound.

    They do sell 8% already in a bottle so you wouldn't have to dilute it.
  6. Thread: Mill Scale

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    Use HCl, it is easier to find. It is used in...

    Use HCl, it is easier to find. It is used in masonary work, to etch & clean concrete. In the US, they call it Muriatic Acid, I don't know if it is the same in the UK.
  7. Thread: Mill Scale

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    What you are trying to do is called "Pickling",...

    What you are trying to do is called "Pickling", chemically removing mill scale. The most popular chemistries to do this are hydrochloric or sulfuric acid. Prepare a bath with 8-10% HCl and water and...
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    Chaulk up another one for southern NH, south of...

    Chaulk up another one for southern NH, south of Manchester specifically. Already started on a servo machine that will mill Al, plasma and wield the gas hatchet....
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    There is a much higher resolution timer available...

    There is a much higher resolution timer available in the windows kernel. However, the overhead is in the order of microseconds not nanoseconds like you want. It's an API function....I'll forward you...
  10. Thread: TPI ball screw

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    yes, it's 5.08 turns per inch to be exact.

    yes, it's 5.08 turns per inch to be exact.
  11. Thread: TPI ball screw

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    5 turns per inch assuming it is a single start...

    5 turns per inch assuming it is a single start screw.
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    I noticed that most of the resistors are metal...

    I noticed that most of the resistors are metal film 1%. Would be possible to substitute your standard 5% carbon film for the metal films?

    I'm having a hard time finding some of the resistors...
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    In MasterCAM you are going to have to import your...

    In MasterCAM you are going to have to import your autocad dwg, then turn those arcs into a surface feature. The you machine it by using a suface toolpath. MasterCAM's help library is pretty good if...
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    If anyone runs into heat problems...I work for a...

    If anyone runs into heat problems...I work for a heatsink manufacturer and can supply cooling solutions. PM me if you need a heatsink.
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    Doesn't work on my machines...it won't use my...

    Doesn't work on my machines...it won't use my work offset.
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    So you mean to tell me that the 2 4020's I have...

    So you mean to tell me that the 2 4020's I have w/ metric ballscrews are capable of 700ipm rapids? I take that increasing the rapids won't wear the machine faster or will it if so what is a...
  17. Engine Builder's Handbook is one I like Engine...

    Engine Builder's Handbook is one I like
    Engine Blueprinting is also a good book and reference.

    David Vizard has written some good books on every aspect of a motor. ie rotating assembly, cam &...
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