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Angles for Machining

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. July 1952, 74(5): 715–720.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4015893
Published Online: July 29, 2022
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Topics: Machining, Errors, Machine tools
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Discussion: “Accurate Spring Counterbalancing” (Rouverol, W. S., 1951, Trans. ASME, 73, pp. 141–145)

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. February 1951, 73(2): 144–145.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4016173
Published Online: July 29, 2022
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Topics: Springs
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Closure to “Discussion of ‘Long-Shoe Block Brake With Floating Anchor’” (1956, Trans. ASME, 78, pp. 793–794)

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Closures
J. Fluids Eng. May 1956, 78(4): 794.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4013822
Published Online: February 21, 2022
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Topics: Brakes
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Long-Shoe Block Brake With Floating Anchor

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. May 1956, 78(4): 789–793.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4013820
Published Online: February 21, 2022
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Topics: Brakes, Design, Linings (Textiles), Manufacturing, Wear
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Discussion: “The Spring Back of Metals” (Gardiner, F. J., 1957, Trans. ASME, 79, pp. 1–7)

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. January 1957, 79(1): 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4012911
Published Online: February 14, 2022
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Topics: Metals, Springs
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Discussion: “Graphical Shoe-Brake Analysis” (Fazekas, G. A. G., 1957, Trans. ASME, 79, pp. 1322–1327)

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. August 1957, 79(6): 1327.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4013316
Published Online: February 14, 2022
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Topics: Brakes
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Closure to “Discussions of ‘An Application of Complex Geometry to Relative Velocities and Accelerations in Mechanisms’” (1957, Trans. ASME, 79, pp. 692–693)

G. H. Martin, M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Closures
J. Fluids Eng. April 1957, 79(3): 693.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4013133
Published Online: February 14, 2022
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Topics: Geometry
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An Application of Complex Geometry to Relative Velocities and Accelerations in Mechanisms

G. H. Martin, M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. April 1957, 79(3): 687–691.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4013128
Published Online: February 14, 2022
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Topics: Geometry, Linkages
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Discussion: “Some Basic Properties of Shoe Brakes” (Fazekas, G. A. G., 1958, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 25, pp. 7–10)

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Applied Mechanics
Article Type: Discussions
J. Appl. Mech. December 1958, 25(4): 635.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4011894
Published Online: June 16, 2021
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Topics: Brakes
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Discussion: “Acceleration in Mechanisms” (Hinkle, R. T., Ip, C., and Frame, J. S., 1955, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 22, pp. 222–226)

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Applied Mechanics
Article Type: Discussions
J. Appl. Mech. March 1956, 23(1): 141–142.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4011236
Published Online: June 4, 2021
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Design of Helical and Leaf Springs for Minimum Weight

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Applied Mechanics
Article Type: Design Data And Methods
J. Appl. Mech. September 1953, 20(3): 435–437.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4010716
Published Online: June 4, 2021
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Topics: Design, Springs, Weight (Mass), Dimensions
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Design of Machine Elements, Eighth Edition

M. F. Spotts,, T. E. Shoup,, L. E. Hornberger, David O. Kazmer,, Reviewer
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Book Reviews
J. Mech. Des. January 2004, 126(1): 201.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1637657
Published Online: March 11, 2004
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Topics: Design, Machine components, Design engineering, Mechanical engineering
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Design of Machine Elements , 6TH ED.

M. F. Spotts, Author, H. Saunders, Reviewer
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Book Reviews
J. Mech. Des. December 1987, 109(4): 541–542.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258834
Published Online: December 1, 1987
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Topics: Design, Machine components
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Coverless Containers Using a Minimum of Plate Material

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 1983, 105(2): 233–235.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258514
Published Online: June 1, 1983
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Topics: Coal, Containers, Gravel, Optimization
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Allocation of Tolerances to Minimize Cost of Assembly

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 1973, 95(3): 762–764.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3438222
Published Online: August 1, 1973
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Topics: Manufacturing, Dimensions
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Discussion: “Optimum Design of Helical Compression Springs” (Erisman, R. J., 1961, ASME J. Eng. Ind., 83, pp. 227–232)

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1961, 83(2): 232–233.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3664472
Published Online: May 1, 1961
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Topics: Compression, Design, Springs
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An Application of Statistics to the Dimensioning of Machine Parts

M. F. Spotts
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. November 1959, 81(4): 317–322.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4008335
Published Online: November 1, 1959
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Topics: Dimensions, Machine components, Statistics, Quality control, Sampling methods