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title: "Locking Mechanism Interface"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "15-25 N·m torque application range"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 350
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Stress concentration at the interface mounting holes exceeding the yield strength of AISI 304 stainless steel (205 MPa) due to cyclic loading at 5-10 Hz"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Corrosion-induced pitting at the interface mounting surface"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Apply 25-30 μm thick zinc-nickel electroplating coating to the interface surface"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal expansion mismatch between interface (CTE 17.3×10⁻⁶/°C) and master plate (CTE 23.6×10⁻⁶/°C)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement Inconel 718 thermal expansion compensation washers at mounting points"
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:MOUNTING_FLANGE"
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  alignment-guide:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ALIGNMENT_GUIDE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  load-distribution-plate:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
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  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
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# Industrial Specification: Locking Mechanism Interface

## 1. Technical Definition
Interface component that connects and secures the locking mechanism to the master plate assembly.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **15-25 N·m torque application range**. Failure boundary: **Shear stress exceeding 350 MPa at the interface connection points**, Mechanism: **Stress concentration at the interface mounting holes exceeding the yield strength of AISI 304 stainless steel (205 MPa) due to cyclic loading at 5-10 Hz**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Corrosion-induced pitting at the interface mounting surface | 8 | Interface detachment from the master plate assembly during operation | Apply 25-30 μm thick zinc-nickel electroplating coating to the interface surface |
| Thermal expansion mismatch between interface (CTE 17.3×10⁻⁶/°C) and master plate (CTE 23.6×10⁻⁶/°C) | 8 | Interface warping and loss of secure connection at temperatures above 80°C | Implement Inconel 718 thermal expansion compensation washers at mounting points |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Alignment Guide](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/alignment-guide.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **CNC Machining Center**, **Coordinate Measuring Machine**, **Industrial Assembly Press**  
**Downstream Applications**: Industrial Machinery Frames, Heavy Equipment Housings, Manufacturing Assembly Lines  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are available for the locking mechanism interface?
**A**: This interface component is manufactured in carbon steel for high strength, stainless steel for corrosion resistance, and aluminum alloy for lightweight applications in machinery manufacturing.

### Q: How does the locking mechanism interface connect to the master plate assembly?
**A**: The interface features a mounting flange for secure attachment, alignment guides for precise positioning, and a load distribution plate to evenly transfer forces between the locking mechanism and master plate assembly.

### Q: What industries use locking mechanism interfaces?
**A**: Primarily used in machinery and equipment manufacturing for industrial applications requiring secure locking systems, including heavy machinery, production equipment, and automated systems where reliable component connection is critical.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Locking Mechanism Interface](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/locking-mechanism-interface)**

### 🌐 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**: LOCKING_MECHANISM_INTERFACE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 2f491479
