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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University; Jalil Kianfar, Saint Louis University

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environments.Dr. Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the design innovation and technology entrepreneurship areas. Skilled in Innovation Management, Applied Research & Product Design, Entrepreneurship, and Training Next Generation Innovators and Entrepreneurs.Dr. Jalil Kianfar, Saint Louis University Dr. Jalil Kianfar is an associate professor of civil engineering at Saint Louis University and a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in the state of Missouri. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Kianfar has five years of industry experience as a traffic engineer that informs his teaching, research and service. Dr. Kianfar research interests and

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Nihad Awartani, University of Cincinnati; David Allen Evenhouse, University of Cincinnati; Iman Shayegani, University of Cincinnati; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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analyze data. Finally, our interpretation ofthe conceptual nature and contexts for the items we reviewed is based on our ownunderstandings, experiences, and assumptions. We do not know the intentions of the authors ofthose concept inventories beyond what was present in their prior publications. It is possible thatour own misunderstandings or misconceptions could have influenced these results.AcknowledgmentsMany thanks to Dr. Eric Davishahl, Dr. Scott Danielson, Dr. Christopher Papadopoulos, and Dr.Paul Steif for their responses and support of this project. Many more regards and appreciationalso go out to all the other professors who helped provide their concept inventories for initialreview.References[1] A. Madsen, S. B. McKagan, and E. C. Sayre

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ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

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Daniel Adam Feshbach, University of Pennsylvania; Alex McNeill Chi, Germantown Friends School; Eric Huang, Peddie School ; Diedra Lynn Krieger, University of Pennsylvania; Cynthia Sung, University of Pennsylvania

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. Vereczkei, “Developing numerical ability in children with mathematical difficulties using origami,” Perceptual and Motor Skills, vol. 121, no. 1, pp. 233–243, 2015. [5] S. Arıcı and F. Aslan-Tutak, “The effect of origami-based instruction on spatial visualization, geometry achievement, and geometric reasoning,” International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol. 13, pp. 179–200, 2015. [6] N. J. Boakes, “Origami instruction in the middle school mathematics classroom: Its impact on spatial visualization and geometry knowledge of students,” RMLE Online, vol. 32, no. 7, pp. 1–12, 2009. [7] A. Orlofsky, C. Liu, S. Kamrava, A. Vaziri, and S. M. Felton, “Mechanically programmed miniature origami grippers,” in 2020 IEEE

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey; Karen Chang Yan, The College of New Jersey; Manish Paliwal, The College of New Jersey

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, 2023.[3] ANSYS Workbench, https://www.ansys.com/products/ansys-workbench[4] N. Smith, J.L. Davis, “Connecting theory and software: Experience with an undergraduatefinite element course,” The ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Seattle, June 2015.[5] K.A. Watson, A.O. Brown, R.K. Hackett, A. Pham, “ Finite Element Analysis LearningModules for an Undergraduate Heat Transfer Course: Implementation and Assessment,” TheASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2012.[6] S. Higbee, S. Miller, “Finite Element Analysis as an Iterative Design Tool for Students in anIntroductory Biomechanics Course,” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143(12), 2021.[7] A. Hickey, S. Xiao, “Finite element modeling and simulation of car crash

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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Armin Eilaghi, Northern Arizona University

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’ opinions were collected using a survey approved by theuniversity ethics review board. 47 out of 72 students participated voluntarily in the study, whichwas completely blind to the instructor. Three example projects are explained, and outcomes arepresented.XR educational content development: Documents, videos, and training sessions were prepared toteach students how to translate their final designs from SolidWorks to other platforms that can beused for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). XRdemonstration and rubric: The XR demonstration was designed as a team assignment in whichstudents were required to demonstrate the function(s) of their final design concept using an XR-developed prototype/environment.An extended

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ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Hurlen, University of Washington

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between predicted and actual scores averaged over 1 point loweron predicted score). There could also be investigations into whether students experience post-quiz anxiety or cognitive biases that influence their self-assessments.The pre-quiz predictions of the students tended to better at the end of the course compared to thebeginning. However, this was not the case for the post-quiz surveys. Also, the regressioncoefficient was fairly low, indicating only a small correlation. So, although there is a slight trendhere, there is little evidence to support the second hypothesis of students being better atpredictions at the end of the course.It was found that students in their early and mid 20’s tended to be the ones who underestimatedtheir abilities

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ME Division 14: From M&Ms to Air Quality: Engaging Students in Energy and the Environment

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Amir Ahmad Naqwi, University of St. Thomas

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appreciated.References1. W. T. Davis, J. S. Fu, T. Godish, Air Quality. (CRC Press, 2021).2. W. Naughton, J. Schreck, H. Heikkinen, Seeking evidence for “curricular relevancy” within undergraduate, liberal arts chemistry textbooks. Journal of Research in Science Teaching: The Official Journal of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching 45, 174-196 (2008).3. K. Willeke, K. T. Whitby, Atmospheric Aerosols: Size Distribution Interpretation. Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association 25, 529-534 (1975).4. J. H. Seinfeld, S. N. Pandis, Atmospheric chemistry and physics: from air pollution to climate change. (John Wiley & Sons, 2016).5. A. S. Wexler, S. L. Clegg, Atmospheric aerosol models for systems

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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itsadaptability across disciplines. Finally, industry-aligned assessments will measure real-worldproblem-solving skills, ensuring LFM’s effectiveness in preparing students for professionalapplications. These targeted research efforts will establish an empirical foundation for refining andscaling LFM in experiential engineering education.References1. Bishop, J. L., & Verleger, M. A. (2013). The flipped classroom: A survey of the research. ASEE National Conference Proceedings, Atlanta, GA.2. Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., & Wenderoth, M. P. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(23

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Stephen Tolman, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Amanda Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley University

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Paper ID #48388BOARD # 188: WIP Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: Progress of theCivil and Mechanical Engineering (CAM) Scholarship ProgramDr. Sean Stephen Tolman, Utah Valley University Sean S. Tolman is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. He earned his BSME degree at Brigham Young University in 2002 and a MSME degree from the University of Utah in 2008 before returning toDr. Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2006. Matthew received

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ME Division 9: Enhancing Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University

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the project, clarifying the tasks they would complete during the currentcourse and explaining what to expect in the subsequent course(s). This approach providedstudents with a clear understanding of how their work in each course contributed to the largerproject. At the end of the fall semester, the instructors reconvened to review the implementation,discuss feedback, and identify potential improvements to refine the project for the Spring 2025semester. This iterative process highlights the importance of continuous communication,collaborative planning, and adaptability in managing a multi-course, multi-faculty project.A Multi-Course ProjectA temperature control system was selected as the platform for a multi-course project. In ME3050

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Jeffrey C. Suhling, Auburn University; Daniel Kevin Harris; Kyle D Schulze, Auburn University; Ashu Sharma, Auburn University

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; Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland, Jun. 2023.[4] J. McCormack, S. Beyerlein, P. Brackin, D. Davis, M. Trevisan, H. Davis, J. Lebeau, R. Gerlick, P. Thompson, M. J. Khan et al., “Assessing professional skill development in capstone design courses,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 1308–1323, 2011.[5] Association of American Colleges & Universities, “VALUE rubric development project,” Association of American Colleges & Universities, Tech. Rep., 2017.[6] J. Mynderse, “Assessing ABET student outcome 7 (new knowledge) with measurement systems,” in 2022, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2022.[7] C. E. Weinstein, D. R. Palmer, and T. W. Acee, User’s Manual, Learning and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Ellen Wilson, The University of Kansas; Emma Grob-French, The University of Kansas

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ContractGrading in Computer Science Education | Proceedings of the 55th ACM Technical Symposiumon Computer Science Education V. 1,” in SIGCSE 2024: Proceedings of the 55th ACMTechnical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 1, Portland, OR, 20-23 2024.Accessed: Apr. 30, 2025. [Online]. Available:https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3626252.3630929[8] S. E. Wilson, E. Grob-French, P. Maddy, and N. Noyes, “Incorporating Service Learningin an Engineering Programming Course to Promote Teamwork,” in 2024 ASEE Midwest SectionConference, Lawrence, KS, Sep. 2024.[9] S. E. Wilson, “Mechatronics Resources for K-12 Teachers, Scouting, 4-H, and others.”Accessed: Apr. 29, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://wilsonlab.ku.edu/mechatronics-resources-k-12

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Talley, Texas State University; Logan Mallow, Texas State University

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thingiverse and/or makerworld, for anyone to be able to recreate and make their own device.Additionally, several more workshops will be designed to highlight the type of products that canbe made through the process of vacuum forming. Finaly, I’d like to reach out to several localschool districts and work with them to host several workshops with their students and providethem with their own vacuum form device so that they may continue to educate youngers studentsabout the world of engineering and sustainability.5. AcknowledgementsWe would like to acknowledge the Texas State Undergraduate Research Quanta ServicesFellowship for the funding to do the research.6. References[1] Richards, R. F., & Meng, F. S., & Van Wie, B. J., & Spadoni, F. L

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed A. Alrizqi, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Junhyuk Kang, Cornell University; Beatriz Asfora, Cornell University

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Projects (VIP) Program at Purdue University: A Research Experience for Undergraduate Students,” in Conference Record - Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers, IEEE Computer Society, 2021, pp. 1141–1145. doi: 10.1109/IEEECONF53345.2021.9723360.[14] H. Li, A. Öchsner, and W. Hall, “Application of experiential learning to improve student engagement and experience in a mechanical engineering course,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 283–293, May 2019, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2017.1402864.[15] S. Frerich et al., “Engineering Education 4.0 Excellent Teaching and Learning in Engineering Sciences,” 2016.[16] W. T. Botelho, M. D. G. B. Marietto, J. C. D. M. Ferreira, and E. P

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachmadian Wulandana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Graham Werner, State University of New York at New Paltz; Brandon Gardner, State University of New York at New Paltz

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other variables thatcan be freely controlled. These variabilities provide a wide range of investigation and datacollection. Important parameters that can be studied are summarized below: 1. The yaw angle represents the relative angle between the turbine axis and the flow direction. The yaw angle ranges from -50 to +50 degrees with fine increment. 2. The pitch angle represents the relative angle between the turbine blades and the flow direction. The pitch angle ranges from -5 to 40 degrees with fine increment. 3. Fan speed represents the average speed of air flow into the tunnel. The fan produces air flow from zero to about 15 m/s or 33.5 mph. This is more than sufficient to mimic realistic wind speed, particularly

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massie Kazemi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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, 2024.[6] E. J. Kameenui and D. W. Carnine, Effective Teaching Strategies That Accommodate Diverse Learners. Des Moines, IA: Prentice-Hall Inc., 1998.[7] K. T. Lindner and S. Schwab, “Differentiation and individualisation in inclusive education: A systematic review and narrative synthesis,” International Journal of Inclusive Education, pp. 1–21, 2020.[8] K. J. Topping, “Trends in peer learning,” Educational Psychology, vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 631– 645, 2005.

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ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Afzel Noore, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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pattern described above wasgenerally adequate to the needs of the students working as peer mentors. Yet, about one-fifth ofthe peer mentors felt that too little time had been spent training them while over half felt too littletime was spent in direct interaction with students. In fact, one informant stated in a follow-on querythat s/he had received no training. As is the case in most programming with a broad implementationfootprint, there would have been individual variation in the general approach taken. There alsowould have been a range of preferences for level and types of support or interaction among thestudents recruited to be peer mentors. These circumstances appear to be reflected in the surveyresults including one party noting not being

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology

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, "Developing academic competence in thefirst year of college," Research in Higher Education, vol. 47, pp. 149–176, 2006.[6] E. Hu-Au and J. J. Lee, "Virtual reality in education: A tool for learning in the experienceage," International Journal of Innovation in Education, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 215–226, 2017.[7] S. Kavanagh et al., "A systematic review of virtual reality in education," Themes in Scienceand Technology Education, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 85–119, 2017.[8] B. T. Familoni and N. C. Onyebuchi, "Augmented and virtual reality in US education: Areview: Analyzing the impact, effectiveness, and future prospects of AR/VR tools in enhancinglearning experiences," International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, vol. 6, no.4, pp. 642–663, 2024.[9

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Anstaett Metzler, The Ohio State University; Annie Abell, The Ohio State University; Russell K. Marzette Jr., The Ohio State University

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make up the new curriculumThis curriculum renewal process is being presented under the Work in Progress designation atASEE with the goal of making connections with other mechanical engineering faculty who areinterested in or have experience with such an undertaking, to further the shared knowledge of themechanical engineering higher education community. We look forward to the discussion andinsights that will be gained from this experience at ASEE.References[1] Y. Siow, J. Szwalek, J. Komperda, H. Darabi, F. Mashayek, “A Critical Look at MechanicalEngineering Curriculum: Assessing the Need”, in ASEE IL-IN Section Conference Proceedings,2019, Purdue ePubs: epubs@purdue.edu[2] S. A. McNeilly, K. Pakala, D. Plumlee, “Revolutionizing the Mechanical

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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and Specification list for Demonstration #1 Property Details Property Details ASTM B3 110 soft-temper Wire Type Force Gauge Type Nidec FG-3008 grounding copper wire Brand ARCOR Price $337 Source McMaster-Carr Accuracy ±0.3% F.S. Spool Weight ¼ lb Resolution 0.1 lbf Price per Spool $11 Max Capacity 110.0 lbf Diameter Tolerance ±0.0004" Wire Part #s 8873K28, 8873K26, 8873K24, and