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title: "Drive Unit (Base)"
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    typical_range: "0-150 NÂ·m torque transmission, 0-3000 RPM rotational speed, -20Â°C to 80Â°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 180
    unit: "NÂ"
    consequence: "Fatigue failure from cyclic loading exceeding 10^7 cycles at 120 NÂ·m, thermal expansion mismatch causing 0.5 mm misalignment at 100Â°C delta-T"
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      trigger: "Resonant vibration at 120 Hz matching natural frequency"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Stiffness tuning with 15% damping ratio via constrained layer damping pads"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Corrosive chloride ion concentration exceeding 500 ppm in washdown fluid"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "316L stainless steel cladding with 0.5 mm minimum thickness at all fluid contact surfaces"
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  - standard: "ISO 1940-1:2003 (MECHANICAL VIBRATION - BALANCE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTORS IN A CONSTANT (RIGID) STATE)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/AGMA 2000-A88 (GEAR CLASSIFICATION AND INSPECTION HANDBOOK - TOLERANCES AND MEASURING METHODS FOR UNASSEMBLED SPUR AND HELICAL GEARS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 5480-1:2006 (INVOLUTE SPLINES BASED ON REFERENCE DIAMETERS - PART 1: PRINCIPLES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Drive Unit (Base)

## 1. Technical Definition
The foundational mounting and support structure for the drive mechanism of a stopper bowl feeder.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-150 NÂ·m torque transmission, 0-3000 RPM rotational speed, -20Â°C to 80Â°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Structural yield at 180 NÂ·m torque, bearing seizure at 3500 RPM, material embrittlement below -30Â°C**, Mechanism: **Fatigue failure from cyclic loading exceeding 10^7 cycles at 120 NÂ·m, thermal expansion mismatch causing 0.5 mm misalignment at 100Â°C delta-T**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **L10 Bearing Life & Fatigue Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $L_{10} = (\frac{C}{P})^p$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts mechanical lifecycle before component fatigue.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| C | Dynamic Load Rating | Engineering Constant |
| P | Equivalent Dynamic Load | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Resonant vibration at 120 Hz matching natural frequency | 8 | Crack propagation from stress concentration at mounting bolt holes | Stiffness tuning with 15% damping ratio via constrained layer damping pads |
| Corrosive chloride ion concentration exceeding 500 ppm in washdown fluid | 8 | Pitting corrosion at weld seams reducing wall thickness below 2 mm minimum | 316L stainless steel cladding with 0.5 mm minimum thickness at all fluid contact surfaces |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Vibratory Bowl Feeder**, **Linear Feeder**, **Control Panel with PLC**  
**Downstream Applications**: Electronic Components, Pharmaceutical Capsules, Small Hardware Parts  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are available for the Drive Unit Base?
**A**: The Drive Unit Base is manufactured using either cast iron or steel plate materials, providing durability and stability for industrial stopper bowl feeder applications.

### Q: What components are included in the Drive Unit Base BOM?
**A**: The Bill of Materials includes a base plate, motor mounting pad, and mounting feet/bosses to ensure secure installation and proper alignment of the drive mechanism.

### Q: How does the Drive Unit Base support stopper bowl feeder operation?
**A**: This foundational structure provides stable mounting and support for the drive mechanism, ensuring reliable performance and vibration reduction in machinery and equipment manufacturing applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 1940-1:2003 (MECHANICAL VIBRATION - BALANCE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTORS IN A CONSTANT (RIGID) STATE)
- ANSI/AGMA 2000-A88 (GEAR CLASSIFICATION AND INSPECTION HANDBOOK - TOLERANCES AND MEASURING METHODS FOR UNASSEMBLED SPUR AND HELICAL GEARS)
- DIN 5480-1:2006 (INVOLUTE SPLINES BASED ON REFERENCE DIAMETERS - PART 1: PRINCIPLES)

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### ðŸŒ Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: DRIVE_UNIT_BASE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 6c83b213
