Mechanical & Automation Engineering

• Mechanical & Automation Engineering

  Machining, Fabrication, Robotics, CNC and other automation.

• Topics

• High-duty cycle automated boom barrier: addressing limit switch bounce and decel

  Started by tekhabeeb on 19 Sep, 2026 05:23
  Last post by johansen on 19 Oct, 2026 05:52

  Views: 2749, Replies: 2

• Contactor current regulation

  Started by loganrudolph on 15 Oct, 2026 19:21
  Last post by floobydust on 18 Oct, 2026 05:09

  Views: 714, Replies: 7

• Best way to control an old educational robotic arm

  Started by firewalker on 12 Sep, 2026 12:12
  Last post by RoGeorge on 18 Sep, 2026 18:20

  Views: 3377, Replies: 7

• Amateur radio elevation rotor design

  Started by WB8PFZ on 17 Sep, 2026 21:34

  Views: 2075, Replies: 0

• Getting started - engineering (and procuring, for ham use) LARGE parabolic az-el

  Started by wb0gaz on 07 Sep, 2026 20:57

  Views: 2850, Replies: 0

• Anyone interested in Clock Making?

  Started by Bigfoot on 23 Aug, 2026 21:39
  Last post by kite31 on 24 Aug, 2026 11:11

  Views: 4348, Replies: 5

• Programming hitec D485 rc servo settings

  Started by rtv on 17 Mar, 2020 17:53
  Last post by zwieblum on 21 Aug, 2026 13:59

  Views: 8945, Replies: 1

• Spreadsheet to Calculate Power Factor Correction Cap for Single Phase AC Motors

  Started by EE_Audio on 20 Aug, 2026 15:26

  Views: 3883, Replies: 0

• Help with configuring the ENGEL HBI 3260 servo drive

  Started by P-Trash on 18 Aug, 2026 07:25

  Views: 4023, Replies: 0

• Expected lifetime of universal 240VAC vacuum cleaner motor?

  Started by Circlotron on 07 Dec, 2025 00:24
  Last post by Analog Kid on 14 Aug, 2026 18:25

  Views: 14718, Replies: 17

• NYC Former Pfizer Building At Risk Of Collapse

  Started by EEVblog on 08 Jul, 2026 01:10
  Last post by EEVblog on 09 Jul, 2026 05:21

  Views: 6988, Replies: 3

• DIY Robot Arm Experiences.....

  Started by Smokey on 24 Jun, 2026 01:42
  Last post by Doctorandus_P on 27 Jun, 2026 11:17

  Views: 8325, Replies: 7

• How to polish inside a 1.2mm brass tube ?

  Started by mr ed on 31 Mar, 2025 21:56
  Last post by mr ed on 25 Jun, 2026 03:43

  Views: 21874, Replies: 43

• Vibration proofing M12 and SMA connections

  Started by etaripeka on 14 Jun, 2026 01:46
  Last post by Gregg on 15 Jun, 2026 18:34

  Views: 8452, Replies: 4

• Delta MS300 VFD for a washing machine motor - Need Help

  Started by raul320 on 14 Jun, 2026 20:15
  Last post by johansen on 14 Jun, 2026 21:05

  Views: 7836, Replies: 2

• JLCMC

  Started by tszaboo on 14 Feb, 2024 10:05
  Last post by loki42 on 10 Jun, 2026 13:37

  Views: 37427, Replies: 13

• What’s your go-to method for finding leaks 20+ ft up without a lift?

  Started by Fluxhunter on 25 May, 2026 08:10
  Last post by Benchratt on 26 May, 2026 07:53

  Views: 9364, Replies: 4

• JLCPCB sheet metal service

  Started by smaslan on 02 Mar, 2026 18:12
  Last post by ftg on 09 Apr, 2026 15:46

  Views: 13166, Replies: 10

• Has anyone used thermal cameras for HVAC insulation inspection?

  Started by Thomas Reed on 12 Mar, 2026 07:40
  Last post by Kean on 12 Mar, 2026 21:54

  Views: 10365, Replies: 4

• Lapping down very small diodes: best way?

  Started by mr ed on 14 Jan, 2026 15:20
  Last post by coppercone2 on 25 Feb, 2026 09:41

  Views: 12206, Replies: 10

• Running 3 phase machinery from a VFD?

  Started by nctnico on 25 Oct, 2025 20:43
  Last post by nctnico on 11 Feb, 2026 12:38

  Views: 17495, Replies: 36

• Small Piezeo Unit Mounting

  Started by dmw on 03 Feb, 2026 12:02
  Last post by dmw on 06 Feb, 2026 08:56

  Views: 10329, Replies: 3

• Air pumps in series? And some other electric air dusting thoughts

  Started by Infraviolet on 13 Jan, 2026 00:44
  Last post by thm_w on 02 Feb, 2026 23:04

  Views: 11279, Replies: 7

• Plastic Oscilloscope Face Cover Standoffs Broken

  Started by bostonman on 09 Jan, 2026 02:24
  Last post by bostonman on 21 Jan, 2026 22:44

  Views: 11680, Replies: 14

• Experience with the Micromotors E192 series?

  Started by Jussi on 11 Jan, 2026 09:18
  Last post by Doctorandus_P on 13 Jan, 2026 19:29

  Views: 10553, Replies: 3

• Cheap combined mill & lathe CT125: Any good?

  Started by Whales on 16 Dec, 2025 23:17
  Last post by Doctorandus_P on 12 Jan, 2026 10:04

  Views: 13240, Replies: 17

• contact burnishing tools?

  Started by coppercone2 on 19 Sep, 2024 22:00
  Last post by Stoatwblr on 10 Jan, 2026 01:40

  Views: 20459, Replies: 16

• Brass H59 -Suitable for conducters?

  Started by eTobey on 09 Jan, 2026 16:55
  Last post by thm_w on 09 Jan, 2026 22:50

  Views: 10598, Replies: 2

• CNC3018 upgrade it or replace it?

  Started by elektryk on 10 Dec, 2025 10:08
  Last post by elektryk on 07 Jan, 2026 10:41

  Views: 14920, Replies: 16

• Help re-creating a robot claw

  Started by rea5245 on 29 Dec, 2025 20:30
  Last post by Andy Watson on 01 Jan, 2026 00:43

  Views: 11680, Replies: 14

• Reviving a Boxford A4HSR, stepper motors

  Started by Simon on 20 Dec, 2025 08:53
  Last post by Simon on 23 Dec, 2025 23:08

  Views: 12946, Replies: 21

• sherline lathe tool post choice and cutters?

  Started by coppercone2 on 29 Sep, 2025 23:01
  Last post by coppercone2 on 23 Dec, 2025 04:24

  Views: 19143, Replies: 51

• temporarily storing cleaned steel?

  Started by coppercone2 on 12 Oct, 2025 19:09
  Last post by David Hess on 16 Dec, 2025 03:26

  Views: 12823, Replies: 13

• CNC frame concept, sanity check

  Started by Infraviolet on 03 Dec, 2025 01:32
  Last post by Infraviolet on 14 Dec, 2025 00:20

  Views: 11417, Replies: 3

• Industrial Force Sensor Recommendation for Electric Gripper

  Started by Bill on 02 Dec, 2025 08:44
  Last post by Poroit on 06 Dec, 2025 06:13

  Views: 11061, Replies: 1

• Odd Idea for Automated Farming & Improved Working Conditions

  Started by jonovid on 29 Nov, 2025 14:17
  Last post by jonovid on 03 Dec, 2025 07:07

  Views: 11657, Replies: 7

• Duct Vents Bang After Heat Turns Off

  Started by bostonman on 15 Oct, 2024 15:12
  Last post by bostonman on 02 Dec, 2025 01:38

  Views: 19619, Replies: 11

• Extra external inductor on DC inverter welder

  Started by Circlotron on 23 Nov, 2025 22:20
  Last post by Doctorandus_P on 25 Nov, 2025 02:15

  Views: 11481, Replies: 4

• Welding - Stick, TIG and MIG

  Started by beanflying on 01 Nov, 2021 04:03
  Last post by tautech on 31 Oct, 2025 09:16

  Views: 63310, Replies: 113

• NEO Humanoid Robot

  Started by EEVblog on 30 Oct, 2025 00:09
  Last post by coppercone2 on 30 Oct, 2025 21:06

  Views: 11538, Replies: 4