Preventing Chatter When Using A Spindle: It Takes Some Doing, But It's Possible

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Chatter is a phenomenon in machining that can have far-reaching effects. Chatter itself is the vibration you get when you run the equipment; the real problem with it, though, is that it can cause the carving or machining spindle to vibrate and carve little tracks into the item you’re working on. When you try to use the machine again, the spindle gets caught in those tracks and, through continued vibrations, creates deeper tracks which can ruin the item you’re working on.…

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HDPE And Other Terms To Know For Inner-Ducting

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As wiring materials improve, the ducting used for previous generations of wiring can still be useful, but adaptation is necessary. For example, copper wiring has a larger diameter than fiber optic cabling, and as copper wiring gives way to fiberoptic cables, the larger diameter conduit used for copper wiring can be used to house fiber optic cables if inner-ducting is used. To choose the right inner-ducting material, it is important to know what characteristics are desirable.…

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Using A Dyno For The First Time

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A dynamometer is a useful tool when trying to improve the performance of your machine. However, when you are using a dynamometer, it is easy to make mistakes that will cause the reading to be off. Making certain corrections to your engine will ensure that you will get a much more accurate reading.  Determine Whether To Purchase One When using a dyno, it is important to determine whether you should purchase one or find a shop that has one and take your engine there.…

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