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Measurement of Cutting Tool Edge With 3D Metrology

Submitted by NANOVEA on

For a particular tool, the edges precision is expected to meet intended results during use in machining. Because the depth of cut is controlled to the nanometer level, the tool cutting edge profile is an important factor to influence the final quality of a machined surface. By analysis of a 3D-Profilometer the edge correctness can be determined to insure quality control before production and or during the life of the tool.

cohesive zone modeling of interface fracture : comparisons

Submitted by Laurent Champaney on

Hello,

(for completing R. Huang's post : node/7396).

A  few years ago, some colleages (from Italy, UK and Brazil) and I proposed some comparisons of the behavior of cohesize zone models. This was presented during ECCM 2004. The paper is attached.

Newton International Fellowships

Submitted by Lee Margetts on

"The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions."

http://www.newtonfellowships.org

If you are interested in applying for a Newton Fellowship at the University of Manchester, meet the criteria specified on the url above, and have a background in:

Simulate moving laser beam on a plate in ANSYS

Submitted by daltoy3 on

Hi everyone!

I've been trying ansys for a few weeks but in vain. I'm trying to inject a heat source(laser) on a 2D rect plate. I'm not sure on the corrct way to add the boundary conditions. This is what I do:

1. assuming room temp so i added 298K to the bottom, left and right using define loads >add_temp>lines

2.next i inject a heat source say 1000K using define loads>add_temp_on nodes to a few surface center nodes (meaning the top surface still have undefine boundary conditions)  

How to classify vehicle parts into sprung and unsprung mass?

Submitted by vinay.warrier on

I am currently working on deriving equations for different vehicle models using Lagrangian and Newtonian methods. I am need of parameters to test few MATLAB models, and in vague to know exactly how to classify the mass into sprung and unsprung. Similarly, how do I obtain the MOI separately for the unsprung mass?

WARNING: THE AVERAGE FORCE USED TO ENFORCE CONTACT CONSTRAINTS AT NODE SPRING-1.86 IS 383.736E+03 TIMES LARGER THAN

Submitted by lkean85 on

I am trying to simulate and spring analysis by using concentrated force on Abaqus 6.9.

Job cannot be performed due to the following warning and error. May i know the solution!

8th International Tutorial Workshop on PFM and Nanoscale Electromechanics of Polar Materials, August 25-27, 2010, Beijing, China

Submitted by jiangyuli on

This workshop aims
to provide in-depth description and recent advances in piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) and nanoscale
electromechanics. It will introduce basic principles of PFM operation, relevant
instrumental aspects, and image interpretation. The theory of cantilever
dynamics, PFM contact mechanics, resolution theory, and their implications for
qualitative and quantitative data interpretation will be presented. The recent
technical advances, including vector PFM, high-frequency PFM, band-excitation
and DRFT imaging, switching spectroscopy PFM, and imaging and polarization
switching in liquids and vacuum, will also be illustrated. For ferroelectric
and multiferroic materials, applications of PFM for domain imaging, nucleation