In engineering, precision is everything. A seemingly insignificant unit conversion error of just 0.86 mm led to the catastrophic failure of the Space Mountain ride axle at Tokyo Disneyland. In this video, we examine how this dimensional mistake went undetected, the mechanical consequences it caused, and the critical lesson it holds for every machine design engineer: always verify your units and tolerances.
Part of our Engineering Failures & Lessons series.
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