Water Head to Pressure Conversion
Calculated water head conversions to kPa, bar and psi using p = rho g h.
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Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Properties
ASTM B107-13 minimum mechanical-property values for selected Luxfer magnesium extrusion alloys.
Ball Bearing Equivalent Radial Load Factors
SKF equivalent dynamic load factors for single-row deep-groove ball bearings with stated arrangements and clearances.
ISO Trapezoidal Thread Designations and Forms
Selected Tr thread designations and nominal dimensions from a manufacturer DIN 103 reference.
Machining Speed, Feed and Cycle Time Formulas
Metric turning equations for cutting speed, rpm, feed, machining time, material removal and power.
Digital and Vernier Caliper Tolerance Reference
Accuracy and readout specifications for selected Mitutoyo digital and vernier caliper models.
Aluminum Sand Casting Alloy Properties
Typical tensile, yield, elongation and hardness values for selected sand-cast aluminum test bars.
Bearing Alignment Tolerance Guidelines
Timken recommendations for selected profiled cylindrical and spherical roller bearing series.
TIG Welding Tungsten Electrode Selection
Miller guide ranges by tungsten diameter for DCEN steel work and balanced AC aluminum TIG.
Aluminum and Light Metal Drilling Data
Walter starting data for two solid-carbide drill families across selected wrought and cast aluminum groups.