A toggle device is being used to compact scrap steel shavings, as illustrated in Figure P6–16. Design the two links of the toggle to be steel, SAE 5160 OQT 1000, with a circular cross section and pinned ends. The force P required to crush the shavings is 5000 lb. Use N = 3.50.

Data in Figure P6–16.

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-Shavings Crushing force = 5000 lb 60 in- 15° -Toggle links- Applied force 60 in- D = ? Section A-A A Length typical both links