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    Do nothing machine

    If the machine does nothing, but meets your objectives, is it not doing something? So it can't be a do nothing machine.
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    bar coding and engraving on railway wheels

    Why not make the lot number part of the mold?
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    Aluminum Extrusion X-Reference

    Is anyone aware of a good cross-reference for extrusion shapes? I get specifications with Alcoa, Reynolds, AND, Harvey other shape numbers. My extrusion vendor works with AND or Tiernay numbers. Is there a spreadsheet or a Web-Site that references Alcoa, Harvey and Reynolds to Tiernay or AND...
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    AMIDINE FLUOROTON FINISH

    I am working on an estimate for a Boeing A/C Co part. It calls for " FIN COAT ENTIRE PART WIITH AMIDINE FLUOROTON MT .0005 TO .0010 THICK ". The base material is 15-5, but I can not find any references to AMIDINE FLUOROTON. Anyone have any ideas or info on this process ???
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    Performance Standard definition

    Why don't you ask her to clarify her requirement. Remember the are now stupid questions, only stupid answers.
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    Suggestions on an MRP System need to chose

    You might try looking at Metalsoft of Irvine, California. They have a number of software applications for sheetmetal fabrication and material management.
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    Combo Tool Source

    I am helping out the purchasing group. My company manufactures enclosures and racks for data storage, routers and servers Along with one of these racks we ship a Combo Tool. It is a 5mm hex key on one end and a 10 mm socket on the other. The socket end is a formed 16 ga crs tube formed into a...
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    Most effective method to drill / tap holes in 1" Sq Tubing

    Currently estimating the cost to fabricate a welded frame constructed of 1 inch square tubing. Frame members have holes and tapped holes. These are my issues : drilling and tapping is expensive. Punching is less expensive , but is there a good method for punching 1" tubing (.125 wall ) while...

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