torque-winding diagram

torque-winding diagram

[′tȯrk ¦wīnd·iŋ ‚dī·ə‚gram]

(mechanical engineering)

A diagram showing how the winding load on a winch drum varies and is used to decide the method of balancing needed; made by plotting the turning moment in pounds per foot on the vertical axis against time, or revolutions or depth on the horizontal axis.

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