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    Plant Simulation Software, what works?

    I have been assigned the task of researching plant simulation software, but the only thing I have been able to find is "Arena Factory Analyzer." What else is available? Has anyone used this particular program, and if so what did you think? Thanks for any help that you can give me on...
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    Tool Life

    Well Victor, while you may not be a "respected authority" on this topic, you certainly do know your stuff, and have my respect! Basically what you are telling me then, is that there are no standard parameters for tool life, and the only way I am going to find them is by conducting the...
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    ANSI B5.54 STANDARD, SECTION 7????

    Does anyone know what this standard says, or could you email it to me? I have heard it contains info on tool life, which I need, but would rather not have to buy it if someone here can tell me what it says. Aaron
  4. AaronA

    Tool Life

    That helps, thanks. Now, would one of you guys happen to know what the wear land is for high-speeed steel and carbide DRILL BITS? I have only been able to locate the wear land of rough and finish turning thus far. Also, does anyone know what the ANSI B5.54 standard, section 7 says? I read...
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    Tool Life

    Can anybody tell me what the standards are for a drill bits life, and how to know when its life is up (what to look for) as defined by some respected authority?

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