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Identification of Pre-weanling 7-Day-Old Mice with Pinna Edge Biopsies
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2025
The protocol presents a novel stepwise approach to producing a pinna-edge biopsy (PEB) in post-natal day (PND) 7 mice for the purpose of identification and simultaneous genotyping.
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Specimen Preparation, Imaging, and Analysis Protocols for Knife-edge Scanning Microscopy
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2011
The full process from brain specimen preparation to serial sectioning imaging using the Knife-Edge Scanning Microscope, to data visualization and analysis is described. This technique is currently used to acquire mouse brain data, but it is applicable to other organs, other species.
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Flow Visualization in a Water Tunnel: Observing the Leading-edge Vortex Over a Delta Wing
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2023
Source: Jose Roberto Moreto, Gustaaf Jacobs and Xiaofeng Liu, Department of Aerospace Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, California The delta wing, shown in Figure 1D, is a popular design in high-speed airplanes due to its superb performance in transonic and supersonic flight regimes. This type of wing has a small aspect ratio and high sweep angle, which reduces drag at high subsonic, transonic and supersonic flight regimes. The aspect ratio is defined as the wing span divided...
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Quantitative Analysis of Cell Edge Dynamics during Cell Spreading
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2021
In this protocol, we present the experimental procedures of a cell spreading assay that is based on live-cell microscopy. We provide an open-source computational tool for the unbiased segmentation of fluorescently labeled cells and quantitative analysis of lamellipodia dynamics during cell spreading.
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Measuring Cell-Edge Protrusion Dynamics during Spreading using Live-Cell Microscopy
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2021
This protocol aims to measure the dynamic parameters (protrusions, retractions, ruffles) of protrusions at the edge of spreading cells.
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A controlled radius reduces the abrupt geometry change associated with a sharp edge, thereby limiting stress concentrations in the component. This can support improved fatigue resistance, particularly when consistent edge geometry is maintained during manufacturing. The result is a component better suited to mechanical design requirements where durability and reliable service performance matter.
These characteristics must be controlled together because the final edge must have the specified curvature without compromising the component’s dimensions or surface condition. Machining, grinding, deburring, or forming can create the radius, but the process also needs to maintain dimensional accuracy and an appropriate surface finish. Consistency helps support dependable assembly and service behavior.
Rounding removes the aggressive contact geometry associated with a sharp component edge. This helps limit damage to coatings and reduces the likelihood that an edge will harm a mating part during assembly or service. The benefit is especially relevant in product development, where component interaction, surface condition, and reliable assembly must be considered together.
The required curvature can be produced through machining, grinding, deburring, or forming. The selected operation removes or displaces material along the edge while the manufacturer controls the specified radius, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish. These operations provide different process routes within engineering production, but each must deliver consistent edge geometry for the intended component function.
The essential controls are the specified curvature, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and consistency of the finished edge. Material may be removed or displaced during machining, grinding, deburring, or forming, so the resulting geometry must remain compatible with the component’s design. Careful control supports safety, durability, assembly, and reliable service performance.
Edge rounding is relevant to mechanical design, manufacturing, and product development. Engineers apply it when component safety, fatigue resistance, coating protection, mating-part condition, assembly, or service reliability are important. Consistent edge geometry can therefore influence both the production quality of individual components and the functional performance of the larger engineered product.