OpenSpecEngineering

Open data for a field built on precision

— Mechanical Reference Material

Fasteners

Thread callouts, tap drill sizes, clearance/countersink/counterbore dimensions, and Heli-Coil inserts for SAE and metric fasteners.

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Torque Specs

Tightening torque and preload for a specific joint — grade, head style, washers, locknuts, threadlocker, and clamped material — plus nut factors and grade strengths.

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GD&T

ASME Y14.5-2009 geometric characteristic and modifying symbols, with datum, MMC/LMC and bonus-tolerance rules.

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Alloys

A filterable reference of common ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, with mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.

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Bearings/Fits

Bearing type comparison, ISO fit selection, metric bore codes, and L10 rating life formulas.

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Springs

Spring types, common wire materials, spring index guidelines, and Belleville washer stacking.

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Belts/Chains/Gears

V-belt and timing belt pitch standards, ANSI roller chain sizes, and gear tooth (module/diametral pitch) standards.

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Pipe/Tube/Thread

NPS/schedule sizing, tube OD/wall gauges, and NPT/BSPP/BSPT thread standard comparison.

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Welding

AWS weld symbols, joint types, filler metal selection, and a welding process comparison.

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O-Rings/Seals

AS568 O-ring sizing, material compatibility, and seal type comparison beyond O-rings.

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Alignment Pin

Clearance/transition/interference fit classes, IT tolerance grades by machining process, and an MS16556 dowel pin finder by diameter.

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Hardness Conversion

ASTM E140 conversion tables between Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, superficial Rockwell, Knoop and Scleroscope hardness, by material.

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Flange P–T Ratings

ASME B16.5-2020 pressure–temperature ratings for Class 150 to 2500 flanges, for material Groups 1 to 3 by ASTM grade, interpolated at any temperature.

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