Category: Helpful tips

How do you set backlash in gears? Backlash is most commonly created by cutting the teeth deeper into the gears than the ideal depth. Another way of introducing backlash is by increasing the center distances between the gears. Standard practice is to make allowance for half the backlash in the tooth thickness of each gear. […]

How do I optimize SQL query in PostgreSQL? Query Tuning Eliminate Sequential Scans (Seq Scan) by adding indexes (unless table size is small) If using a multicolumn index, make sure you pay attention to order in which you define the included columns – More info. Try to use indexes that are highly selective on commonly-used […]

Can you take handwritten Notes on a Mac? To use Trackpad Handwriting, you must add a Handwriting input source, then choose Handwriting from the Input menu in the menu bar. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can quickly open the Trackpad Handwriting window by adding the Handwriting button to the Control Strip. See […]

Is Howmet owned by Alcoa? In 2000, Cordant sold its stake in Howmet to Alcoa, which placed Howmet into its Alcoa Industrial Components unit. In 2004 Howmet was part of a merger that created Alcoa Investment Casting and Forged Products unit. spun off its bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations to a new company called Alcoa […]

How is audience rating calculated? • Universe Estimate / Coverage. HUT % = HH Rating % PUT % = # of Persons Viewing TV. Share Can Help you Calculate Rating or HUT. • Average Audience Projection (000) = Rating % x Total Universe (000) One Rating Point = 1% of the Population. • The estimate […]

What is EVA plastic? Soft, flexible plastic with low-temperature toughness and stress-crack resistance. Flexible EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) is the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate. It’s an extremely elastic material that can be processed like other thermoplastics. What is PP EVA? Immiscible polypropylene/ethylene-co-vinyl acetate (PP/EVA) blends with two different compositions, one (PP/EVA = 80/20) […]

How much money does Marla leave Annie? Marla is a bit of a hoarder and she winds up hiring Annie – at $1,000 a week! Does Annie Get the inheritance 90210? For prom Annie sells Marla’s necklace to pay for her and Dixon’s college tuition, but turns out she didn’t need to. Marla had left […]

Why does TWG have 1837? The 4 digit number of “1837” mention in the TWG logo identifies the year of free tea trading in Singapore when chamber of commerce has started. Tea trading used be done by East Indian company monopoly until then. “1837” identifies the year of free tea trading in Singapore when chamber […]

What is the reflection of 3 Idiots? In the movie, “The 3 Idiots”, it just simply portrays our lives in college. It may be hard to survive every obstacle that may come our way but what’s important is that we remained strong in order to achieve our goals in life. As the saying goes, “no […]

What is a Wi-Fi controlled outlet? Smart plugs are a special type of external wall outlet that plugs into and replaces an existing electrical outlet with one offering a variety of smart control options. For instance, smart plugs may be controlled via a smart phone and the specific plug manufacturer’s dedicated app. Do smart plugs […]