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    Loose cannon colleague

    Good Afternoon, I have a problem at work, and yes it is personal, and thought I would share it with the rest of you. Maybe you could shed some light on this situation and maybe some better handling techniques-->other than the ones I am using currently. I work with an slightly older engineer...
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    Export excel table from SW assy macro

    Hello all, Is there a way to create an excel table from an assembly that would include custom properties? I am trying to output a spreadsheet from an assembly that would include part no, desc, qty, weight, and volume to do some further calculations. Currently I have to manually click on each...
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    Any machineable plastic optically clear after machining?

    Does anyone know if there are any machineable plastics that come in tube form retain their transparency even after machining? No polishing steps preferred. Thanks in advance.
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    Black Oxide 18/8 Vs. 316 Stainless

    Can anyone comment on the effectiveness of a black oxide coating on 18/8 stainless steel screw? The application environment would be marine, on a ship/boat, prob. getting splashed with saltwater every now and then, but not being submerged.. Also can you comment on 18/8 Vs 316? In this...
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    Welded AND Bolted Joints

    Are welded and bolted joints a bad combination, or can they be used successfully together? Or is it bad practice. If so, or not, will you kindly give me an example? I would imagine if the weld was weaker than the bolted joint or vice versa it could be an issue? Thanks in advance, 13
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    Bend allowances and K-factor

    Is the K-factor purely a geometric coefficient for sheet metal bending, or does it change depending on the material? Take for instance, form-bending with a male and female die..will the K-factor be different for different metals give the same geometry, ie .125 thick metal of different...
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    K Factor for Different Metals

    Let us see how many sheet metal gurus are out there... Is the K-factor purely a geometric coefficient for sheet metal bending, or does it change depending on the material? Take for instance, form-bending with a male and female die..will the K-factor be different for different metals give the...
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    Refractory Metal Bend Tables

    DOes anyone know of any literature that has been published on bend tables for sheet fabrication of refractory metals, most interested in Molybdenum, Tungsten, Tantalum? I have searched the web far and wide and have not really come up with anything. I am performing my own tests to develop a...
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    Contractor Software Management

    What does everyone do when it comes to managing contractors and software licenses? For example, do you require your contractors to buy their own license? Offer a leasing program, or give them seats to use in the company? Or any combination listed above? Thanks, -13
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    Solidworks 2001Plus to Solidworks 2003 Upgrade

    Our company is getting prepared to make the jump to SW2003. Obviously, I would wish that it would go flawlessly. Has anyone experienced this transition and could offer advice on the proper timing of such an event? Also, any issues that your company faced when going thru this transition...
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    Ceramic Fasteners

    Does anybody know where I can get standard machine screws made out of: Silicon Nitride Alumina Silicon Carbide Thanks much,
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    PLASTIC SPRING MATERIAL INQUIRY

    would anybody know what kind of plastics in sheet/film form you would use for making springs?
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    pm software

    can anyone suggest a preventative maintenance/ equipment management software? the idea is that the software would track routine updates and maintenance/problems with equipment and allow search queries and reports, etc. i would appreciate it.
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    I am interested in writing a macro

    I am interested in writing a macro for SolidWorks and I dont know if it has been done yet. If anybody has any leads, please let me know! It would take an excel spreadsheet, with a format: Name Part Number Description Date created Material Finish Notes ---...
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    I am interested in writing a macro

    I am interested in writing a macro for SolidWorks and I dont know if it has been done yet. If anybody has any leads, please let me know! It would take an excel spreadsheet, with a format: Name Part Number Description Date created Material Finish Notes ---...
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    motor control circuit

    can anyone point me to a website, or example circuit that does the following: Controls a dc motor via a 0-5VDC proportional input signal. thanks
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    hydrogen's effect on metals

    can someone explain the effects of hydrogen <br>exposed metals?&nbsp;&nbsp;i know embrittlement might<br>occur, but how fast? and at what kind of<br>exposure rates, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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    Solidworks Crashes

    I have a Dell Dimension XPS T450 computer running Win98. I have 256 MB Ram currently installed and a 3dfx Voodoo 3000 Graphics card. When I have been working in solidworks99 v313 for a while my system resources get eaten up, until inevitably I have a system crash. Can anyone offer any...
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    Useful website

    This is one of the most useful websites I have found on the subject:<br> <br> <A HREF="http://uwtb.chem.brandeis.edu/xtal/misc/resources.html" TARGET="_new">http://uwtb.chem.brandeis.edu/xtal/misc/resources.html</A>

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