What’s the Difference Between the Sagittal, Coronal, and …
WEBFeb 2, 2015 · The sagittal or lateral plane dives the body into left and right halves and is an x-z plane. Technically, the sagittal or median plane goes right through the middle between the body’s left and ...
Understanding Medial vs. Lateral, Proximal vs. Distal, and Superior …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · This article originally posted on June 22, 2016. It was updated on May 29, 2024. When designing machines, an understanding of anatomical terms such as medial and lateral, proximal and distal, and ...
What’s the Difference between AC, DC, and EC Motors?
WEBAug 24, 2017 · Consequently, AC motors are less efficient than DC motors. In fact, the DC motor is 30% more efficient than AC motors due to the secondary magnetic field being generated from the permanent magnets ...
What’s the Difference Between Bearing, Shear, and Tear-Out Stress?
WEBJul 1, 2016 · Tear-out area is sometimes taken from the center of the bolt hole to the outside of the materialâ increasing the area by the radius of the hole. A more conservative approach is to take the area ...
Basics of Aerospace Materials: Aluminum and Composites
WEBJun 19, 2014 · Basics of Aerospace Materials: Aluminum and Composites. Aluminum will likely be in airframes for another century, while composites represent the new material on the block. Two materials play major ...
What’s the Difference between Silicone and Silicon?
WEBJan 24, 2018 · The principal component in silicone is polydimethylsiloxane, an inorganic polymer of silicon and oxygen. (Courtesy: Thinkstock) Silicones: A Family of Synthetic Polymers with Unique Properties
The Basics of Shoulder Screws - Machine Design
WEBNov 4, 2011 · This differs from machine screws, where the same specification yields a screw with a threaded section ¼ in. in diameter and 1-in. long. The overall length of the shoulder screw includes the head ...
Cast Iron and Wrought Iron: What’s the Difference?
WEBJan 9, 2023 · Wrought iron is softer and more ductile than cast iron. It is also highly malleable and can be heated, re-heated and worked into various shapes. In fact, it gets stronger the more it is worked ...
Motion Design 101: Mechanical cam types and operation
WEBOct 1, 2000 · Cams convert ordinary shaft rotation into a more complicated pattern of motion. This is accomplished by keeping one or more followers in contact with the surface of a rotating cam. The follower ...
What’s the Difference Between Spur, Helical, Bevel, and Worm …
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Each impact makes loud noises and causes vibration, which is why spur gears are not used in machinery like cars. A normal gear ratio range is 1:1 to 6:1. Helical Gears. Helical gears have a ...