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How to avoid fatigue and loss of strength from wire rope bending

2016-10-27 23:54:02| Canadian Plastics Headlines

When wire rope is subjected to bending around sheaves or drums, it often results in loss of strength or increased fatigue. But this can be avoided. The post How to avoid fatigue and loss of strength from wire rope bending appeared first on Canadian Plastics.

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Fatigue Damage Tolerance Engineer Space Structures

2016-07-07 13:06:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Our client is a new joint venture between two large European space companies. Using their long heritage in the space industry, they are developing the nextgeneration European launchers and manned space vehicles. They have several offices in Germany and France, those in Germany are located in Bremen and Munich. Currently they are heavily involved in the development of Europes most advanced launcher and looking for a Fatigue Damage Tolerance Engineer with experience on complex space structures. Tasks and Responsibilities Damage growth analysis under repeated and continuing burden Fatigue analysis, fatigue strength analysis Ensure the structural integrity, creation of Fracture Control Plans and monitoring the implementation Definition and determine load spectra from measurements Determine local stresses with hand calculations andor finite elements method FEM for critical components Planning, Maintenance and evaluating damage tolerance and fatigue tests Create test plans and specifications Support the design in terms of fracture mechanics criteria Proper selection of inspection methods NDI Rate the material properties depending on the environment, materials technology and manufacturing process Contributions for specifying interface, quality and production requirements for customizable subsystem design Support of complex component and subsystem developments under predetermined, organizational and economic standards, and from budget, timeframe and overall architecture perspectives Technical support of the project team and the program head Adjusting existing subsystems and components according to technical specifications or customized requirements Optimizing subsystems based on systematic vulnerability analysis Contributions to external documentation of the results, as damage tolerance reports, load spectra documentation, fracture item lists, production documents and test documents. Requirements A degree in Mechanical engineering or Aerospace Engineering At least 2 years of work experience in FDT in the aerospace industry At least 2 years of experience with material properties for complex space stuctures Strong knowledge of Matlab The ability to meet objectives on schedule and to achieve and coordinate workflows efficiently Strong communication skills to work with different counterparts at all corporate levels Assertive and persuasive personality Fluency in English, both verbal and in writing German language skills are an advantage. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe ATG Europe prides itself in employing Europes brightest minds, and for the last 30 years we have been a key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD and Engineering environments throughout Europe. Our headquarters is located in the heart of the European space industry on the Noordwijk Space Business Park, in close proximity of ESAESTEC. We have subsidiaries on the Bremen Technology Park in Germany and on the Harwell Space Campus in the UK. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your application directly to our recruitment consultant, Harald van Klaveren on harald.vanklaverenatgeurope.com. For further questions about the position andor process, you can also contact him on 316 5431 5882.

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Artis Tweezers from Aven: Exclusive Design Reduces Hand Fatigue and Enhances Productivity

2016-03-31 12:31:19| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

The tweezer is one of the longest standing and most important staples of every work bench, and Avens innovative Artis Tweezers have set a new precedent for precision. The patent-pending design features an angled bend at the end of the tip, which provides a softer overall grip with a large surface area that greatly...

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Grinding Wheels help minimize operator fatigue.

2016-03-23 13:31:05| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Constructed using precisely engineered iron, sulfur, and chlorine-free resin technology, QUANTUM3™ (NQ3) Depressed Center Grinding Wheels provide uniform abrasive distribution throughout wheel. Unique bond was designed for retaining grains long enough during and after grain fractures, optimizing cut rates and wheel life. Offered in 4 x ¼ x 3/8 in. to 9 x ¼ x 7/8 in. sizes, wheels come in 12 Type 27 all-purpose models, 1 Type 28 all-purpose model, and 2 Type 27 models for foundry applications.

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