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  1. MechanicalChef

    Estimating the amount of time it'll take a tool to decelerate

    The machine is a filament winder, with the tool installed horizontally, like a rotisserie. What I'm trying to estimate is how long the mandrel spin before the E-brake stops it. My issue is units, as they're just not falling out properly. Based on initial estimates, the tool's centroid will be...
  2. MechanicalChef

    Electron Beam Curing - how prevalent?

    Does anyone know to what extent electron-beam curing is being used in industry? Most specifically in aerospace. From what I can find, there have been plenty of experiments conducted, and Air-Canada was going to start using it on wing-to-body fairings. But I can't find much to lead me to...
  3. MechanicalChef

    Applying a chamfer to an extruded-spline edge

    This is mostly for practice and boredom. Here is my progress to this point. I have the profile extruded, and the grips cut away in a form that pleases me. However, I'm now trying to get chamfers on the blade itself to duplicate the bevels similar to those on the blade of this knife...

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