A belt sander is good for removing large amounts of material, but hand sanding is necessary to remove scratches. A random orbital sander removes less material and prevents scratches with its unique motion. It works well for removing paint, smoothing joints, and curved surfaces. When purchasing, be prepared to spend $50-200 and consider a dust […]
Orbital welding uses an automatic rotating arc to join objects with little room for user error. Special equipment is needed, including a non-consumable electrode and a power and control system. This technique is popular in cleanroom applications and requires a variety of welding heads to fit different objects. Orbital welding is a method of joining […]
The “space blimp” is a proposed cargo transportation system to low-Earth orbit. The design consists of three stages, with the first stage being a helium-filled aircraft that docks with a permanent crewed platform called the Dark Sky Station. The third stage is the orbital ascender, which is propelled by ion engines and solar panels. However, […]
Orbit Irrigation Products creates irrigation systems for residential and commercial use, with a focus on water conservation. Their product lines include underground irrigation, drip irrigation, hose irrigation, and misting systems. They offer over 2,000 products and adhere to ISO 9001 standards. Orbit also provides warranties, technical support, and customer service. Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. is […]
The Grant Company created the first riveter in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the late 19th century. The first patent for the orbital riveter was received in 1949. The machine was expensive and difficult to use at first, but became popular after noise emission regulations were enacted. Today’s fully computerized orbital riveter is expensive, but provides long-lasting […]
Atomic orbitals are regions of space around the nucleus where electrons are located, with different shapes and energy levels. Quantum numbers define energy states, and electronic configurations can change when atoms interact. Atomic orbitals interact during molecule formation, and hybridization theory describes molecule shape. Quantum mechanics studies atomic complexity and interactions. An atomic orbital is […]
Orbital cellulitis is a serious infection of the eye and orbit that can lead to meningitis and other complications. It is caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotics and sometimes surgery. Symptoms include swelling, redness, limited eye movement, and fever. Hand washing and avoiding touching the eyes can help prevent the condition. Orbital […]
Molecular orbitals are paths electrons take around a molecule, determined by whether they move around nuclei in phase or out of phase. Bonding and antibonding orbitals are created by the overlap of atomic orbitals, which determines whether atoms will bond. Atomic orbitals are described by theory, with “s” and “p” orbitals being the simplest. Bonding […]
