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    Gas composition and GMAW

    How does extra CO2 affect the GMAW process? Specifically switching to 75%-25% Ar & CO2 from 92%-8% Ar & CO2. This question also appears in "Welding, Bonding and Fastener engineering" group but I think this group may have some insight as well.
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    Gas composition and GMAW

    How does extra CO2 affect the GMAW process? Specifically switching to 75%-25% Ar & CO2 from 92%-8% Ar & CO2.
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    Hail resistant steel

    Thanks for the input. We aren't making autobody panels so there are no convoluted designs to stamp. We will be designing panels that will sit on roof tops but the client has specified that the panels should be hail resistant. The shapes will be built up from rectangles and triangles.
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    Hail resistant steel

    Is there a minimum gauge thickness that can be relied upon to resist denting by hail. I am thinking about 1" diameter as a maximum. I searched but most posts are requests for advice on how to fix the dent after it happens. Others are about the Romans ("Hail Caesar").
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    Flame cut 4145

    We have been requested to flame cut an odd shape from a 4" thick 4145 plate for subsequent machining. What are the preheat and post heat requirements for this kind of operation? Brad
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    Thread depth for Hot Dip Galv

    Thanks Hg. For the others, I don't have copies of ASTM A563 nor B1.1 hence the posting. This is an unusual case for our company so there will be no added value in buying the relevant standards. Brad
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    Thread depth for Hot Dip Galv

    We may be threading A36 bar, 5/8", 3/4" and 1" diameter which will then be hot dip galvanized. How much extra thread depth do I need for the galvanizing? We will be using a "Rigid 532" pipe threader with UNC dies. Is there a standard for this? Brad
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    High Temp Elastomer

    The application is to isolate a stainless pipe from an Anvil (Grinnell) figure number 212 carbon steel clamp to prevent galvanic action. All the data I have comes from the standard pipe support drawing for a particular pipe shoe. The physical application is very common for us to see, the...
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    High Temp Elastomer

    Thanks for you prompt reply. At least I understand why no elastomers are available. Further investigation has lead me to believe I can offer a woven fiberglass fabric. The only other condition the material needs to satisfy is the seperation of different metals to avoid galvanic action. Brad
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    High Temp Elastomer

    We are trying to source a high temperature elastomer. Is there anything available that can withstand 370 degrees celcius? Brad
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    Does this material comply?

    We are a structural shop so we aren't familiar with the ASME P numbers. The plate noted above is the Canadian equivalent of 44W carbon steel plate. Does that fit into the P1 category? There is no deformation in this case. Brad
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    Does this material comply?

    We have been asked to supply a lift lug for pipe made from CSA-G40.21-300W plate. A note on the drawing states "All materials must comply with NACE MR01013" Can anyone tell me if there is a conflict between the plate material and the NACE specification? Brad
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    Bend radii conflict

    I was just reviewing my recommended bend radii chart for dual certified 1/2" A36/44W plate. The values for the 2 different grades are not the same, what is acceptable practice for dual certified plates. Brad
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    New layer from command line

    When I looked at the help topic I thought the "-" before "layer" was not important. Thanks for your help. Brad
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    New layer from command line

    How can I create a new layer from the command line without the dialog window opening. Can I simply type "Layer Newlayername" (I know this doesn't work, what does?). Brad

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