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  1. jeanpaul

    captive screw for plastic

    Hello Do you know a supplier of captive screw for thermoplastic? The kind without the need for an insert...
  2. jeanpaul

    Datum reference - Symbol placement

    Placement of the new datum feature symbol (triangle) can be critical. If the triangle is in front of the arrow dimensionning a feature it indicate that a datum axis should be established using the feature indicated. If the triangle is on a "leg" of a dimension, the datum may be interpreted as a...
  3. jeanpaul

    How to protect a microphone from moisture

    Is there anybody who knows how in mobile phone the microphone is protected from moisture (in some of them it is true). I know that in some of them it is a piece of "cloth". Do you know more of it and where can I find supplier? Greetings
  4. jeanpaul

    Sketch origin

    Do you know how to control the placement of the sketch origin (not the part origin). I have some parts where sketch origins are not at the same place from one function to another but i can't start to understand why? If i want to move the sketch origin in ONE sketh, what do I do? NB: For me it is...
  5. jeanpaul

    revision

    Does somebody know the ISO standard which explain the representation of revision numbers on mechanical drawings.
  6. jeanpaul

    metrologie and excel template

    Is someone using an excel template to have a report on metrology inspection?
  7. jeanpaul

    electronic interface IDF

    Is there someone who use an IDF interface whith CADSTAR. Have you some problems?
  8. jeanpaul

    True type font in excel

    We use a special sheet to trace mechanical parts along the process of controling dimensions. To add special symbol of dimensioning, we use a special true type font. But unfortunately our subcontractors do not have it. Is there a way to add the font in the sheet like in word?
  9. jeanpaul

    Strange behaviour DXF

    I tried to include an excell sheet in one of our drawing format. This sheet show the usual dimensions for molded plastic part.It is very easy to use with the possibility to change with two click the active sheet and in doing so the global precision of manufacturing. Edrawing work fine with this...
  10. jeanpaul

    Problem with dot and comma

    Anyone had this problem? Sometimes, when I want to modify a dimension value, if I enter as usually a decimal value with a comma, solidworks wait for a dot and rounddown my value when I strike enter for regenerating. Very dangerous. What I have to make, is to go into Options,Document property...
  11. jeanpaul

    hole wizard w plastic part

    Is it possible to personalize the hole wizard in a way to place the boss hole coresponding to a screw for plastic.
  12. jeanpaul

    friction and roughness

    I am working in a company which use an old design of rubber keypad. I fall on a "little" problem, sometimes the keys are sticking in their "barrels". These cylinders have a surface finish of the type "mirror polished" ie very smooth. I have found expermimentaly that...

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