I was recently contacted by a company to evaluate the strength of a trailer frame design. They received a design from another company – one generally considered reputable – but questioned whether the engineering was adequate.
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I was recently contacted by a company to evaluate the strength of a trailer frame design. They received a design from another company – one generally considered reputable – but questioned whether the engineering was adequate.
How well can available AI write a technical-ish article? With all the Buzz lately about AI writing papers for students, that question keeps popping through my head. I see AI written articles around on the web and I wonder just how complete
New bike? Yup, good day! Yet, both the path and result have things to think about. From the perspective of an engineer who does work in the bicycle industry, this is a review of both the bike, a Pivot 429 Trail, and the journey.
I am looking for a good source of Unobtainium. With the pandemic in full swing, it's really hard to find. Yet, the demand keeps growing. I have a few customer projects that need it to solve conflicting constraints, so if you know
One of the coolest things in modern rapid prototyping is the ability to build (what was) impossible. Now the 3D printing complex parts and features are the things we could only dream of previously. Now they are so easy. Best of all, the parts are completely functional, not just for show.
What does it take to create a custom trailer design? And what does it cost? These are some great questions, so we will look at a case study for an example. This is a trailer design
What happened at your last project design review? Think about it, was it valuable? Maybe more than you think . . .
A Quick Service Addition For Customer Convenience For those who transport bicycles a lot, having a great bike rack for your vehicle is a must. Another good thing is a service stand that allows simple maintenance for the bike when you get there.
This is the second part of our Case Study combining Tandem Torsion Axles with a Walking Beam for smaller trailers. In this post we'll get into strength
The Walking Beam Suspension is not new, nor are Torsion Axles. They both have unique advantages and cool benefits, so what about putting them together? . . . For smallish trailers? Oh, but there are some interesting design challenges.