Can anyone tell me what material allowable to use when sizing a shear key. We need to check bearing on shaft and sprocket, bearing on key, and shear on key. Do we use Fsu/2? Fbry, a percentage of Ftu? No reference I have is real clear on this. The key length must be sized not to extend out of...
I am doing an experiment on how much force it would take to flatten a ball of dough into a specific diameter tortilla. Maybe I can relate ounces of mixed dough to diameter tortilla? The dough will be mixed to a certain consistency then rolled into a ball weighing a certain amount of ounces and...
I need to run an electrical system for a small machine. I will be running off of 110 mainly but there is an option for the customer to use 220 if they choose. Half of the power will be used to run a motor and half will be used to heat and element that will be approx 400-500 degrees. I have sized...
I am a structures guy and need help sizing an electric motor for a project I am working on. Things I know: torque required, 110 volts (standard) and 220 (optional), direction is ccw or cw, it will drive a chain or belt, and it will run for 1-6 hrs a day. Do not know: HZ, Amps or anything about...
