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Warp Up – Common Mechanical Component Specification

Summary of Key Concepts

  • Often to achieve a desired function, standard types of components can be used and selected.
  • Components Off the Shelf (COTS) are purchased from suppliers and component catalogs are used to specific parameters of the desired component.
  • We covered several common mechanical component types, however, there are many different types. The best approach is to find a particular supplier and look at their website and physical or digital catalog to find what you need.

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