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Fundamental Frequency and Sorbothane
Fundamental frequency can be defined most simply as the lowest frequency at which a system is able to vibrate freely. In physics, there is vibration that is fixed- as in the movement is only allowed in certain areas of a piece of machinery – and then there is free vibration, which can come from any […]
Mechanical Engineering Design Solutions and Sorbothane
When a designer starts looking for a way to build a machine of any kind, there are several things to consider. All mechanical engineering design solutions look to solve a problem with previous designs, to improve on their performance and to make them better in every way. All machines or buildings or anything else that […]
Resonance Frequency and Sorbothane
In the world of physics, there are three basic types of resonance that are studied: phase resonance, amplitude resonance and natural resonance. Regardless of type, all resonance shares some of the same qualities, including the ability to both store and to transfer energy between two different forms of storage mode. All energy when transferred from […]
Fatigue Failure and Sorbothane
During the building procedure, whether it is a small item or a huge building, there are several things that have to be considered. Learn more about fatigue failure.
Fatigue Analysis and Sorbothane
During the building procedure, whether it is a small item or a huge building, there are several things that have to be considered. The materials that are used have to be strong enough to perform under the specified stresses but flexible and cost effective. They also have to be reliable under the expected conditions that […]
Impact Force and Sorbothane
Impact force is described as a force that delivers a shock or a high impact, typically for a short period of time. Impact force applies when something falls or is dropped from above or when two or more bodies collide with one another. The effect of the impact force might depend on a number of […]
Fatigue Testing and Sorbothane
Whenever anything is built, there are several tests that have to be performed. These tests are not only meant to prove safety of the material, machine or component, but its effective and expected life in general as well. All materials, regardless of their components will eventually wear out, leading them to break or become destroyed. This damage is the direct result of fatigue.
Metal Fatigue and Sorbothane
Metal, one of the most commonly used materials in most applications, is an umbrella term for many different specific metal types. Each type of metal has its own pros and cons, including how many cycles it can handle before fatigue sets in. When working with metal, fatigue relates to the number of cycles that the […]
Spring Rate and Sorbothane
Sorbothane® is a material that has several applications related to spring rate. Spring rate is an important consideration when choosing the size and number of coils in an application. There are several things to keep in mind when working with anything requiring spring rate. Learn more.
Shock Response Spectrum and Sorbothane®
The shock response spectrum is a method of testing and graphing certain types of behavior related to shock and materials that increase, decrease, or have no effect on the shock. Learn more about the shock response spectrum method.