Has anyone seen these aluminum drop hitches? Thoughts? Looks like fatigue waiting to happen, am I wrong?
https://www.trimaxlocks.com/shop/tow-hitches/adjustable-tow-hitches/razor-xtr-locks/aluminum-12-adjustable-hitch/
https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/weigh-safe-drop-hitch/
I'm new to FEA but i am doing an analysis on stresses induced during heat treat quenching. I have been using a load on the entire volume of the part and have a temperature constraint on all the surfaces of the part. I adjust the load until i get the correct delta T. I'm not sure the...
We have a weld assembly that falls under API8C, it is load tested then MT'd. If it fails the MT it is weld repaired because it is welded it has to be reload tested. This goes round and round causing fatigue, what should we do? Has anyone else encountered this situation?
I just bought a 2003 VW TDI and I am looking for technical data to do analysis. Information such as boost pressure, emission devices, are there any preexisting engine coatings, etc.
My ultimate goal is to increase MPG. Can anyone tell me where to find the information?