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Posts by Corey Rasmussen

link to How to Use Parallel Link Mechanism and a Warning

How to Use Parallel Link Mechanism and a Warning

Parallel links are one of the best and easiest ways to maintain level with the ground, but often we just need to keep the same angle.  I once designed a holder for a seam welding robot that...

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link to Video-Classic Machines: How Does This Cigarette Machine Work?

Video-Classic Machines: How Does This Cigarette Machine Work?

There are some "old" machines that are just fascinating to see how they work. This is one of them! I am always amazed how complex operations were done in years passed without the use electronic...

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link to How to Easily Design a Hydraulic Leveling System

How to Easily Design a Hydraulic Leveling System

There are many times in my design career that I needed to translate an object without rotating.  Lifting an object on a table is a great example of this.  At an airport we may see a baggage loader...

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link to Video-Can You Identify this Unique Stress Pattern? FEA Tip for Holes

Video-Can You Identify this Unique Stress Pattern? FEA Tip for Holes

Several times in my career, I have come across this very unique stress pattern when dealing with holes that are subject to shear stress. Let's unpack this and see what causes it and how to fix...

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link to Video-How to Design a Simple Cart for Your Lawnmower

Video-How to Design a Simple Cart for Your Lawnmower

Years ago, I designed and built a simple cart for my lawnmower. It has proved reliable over the years. In this video, I give the secrets to my design. https://youtu.be/wG7hjfxvTf8

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link to Video-The Life Lessons that Gertie an Gus Teach Us

Video-The Life Lessons that Gertie an Gus Teach Us

Do you feel like you have to choose between Success and Contentment? For many, we may feel trapped in a career that we don't like or even hate. Are you climbing the corporate ladder only to find...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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