RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Rotary to linear translation - an interesting idea.

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From: Scott Acorn [mailto:sacorn@...]
Sent: Tuesday, 11 April 2000 7:42 AM
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Rotary to linear translation - an interesting
idea.

>Right you are !
>This is known as the neutral plane and lies aprox. 1/3 mtl. thickness in

from the inside rad.

>Scott Acorn

I thought neutral plane only became an issue if you are going WAY past the
yeild point of the metal, and have an inside bend radius close to the
material thickness you are bending.

For most rolled rings, we use centerline of material for neutral axis.

Best regards
Wayne Bengtsson