We currently use M6 knurled brass threaded inserts in an injection molded glass filled nylon base to mount a small electric DC motor, similar to types used in electric wheelchairs.
The threaded inserts are fitted using a heating element (basically a modified soldering iron). The problem is that...
How can the life span of a silicone rubber keypad, as used for access control systems, be improved? These are exterior control panels but are sealed against all elements except temperature changes and sunlight.
I assume one way would be to reduce the stroke? Would it be advisable to go for a...
Where can I find more information on "worm face gearsets"?
See one depicted here:
http://www.stepanlunin.com/Worm_face_C.html
It uses a standard cylindrical worm as used in a normal worm drive setup - this is important as we have this part threadrolled and cannot change it.
We have a product...
We have a molded plastic part and the injection tool was manufactured over 10 years ago. The part is a lid/cover for a home electric sliding gate motor.
The tool design was for polypropylene injection molding but we would prefer the material properties of ABS, especially the smooth finish and...
At work we have an electric sliding gate motor under development. I inherited the project and unfortunately extremely little information is available to me. It uses a worm drive system with the following spec's:
Worm (bright mild) - single start, matched profile to worm wheel.
Worm wheel...
