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ok guys thanks to all that commented.

Ok thanks for the replies far. There are some things i should clear up. Starting with the requirements of the process, The process requires that the item be at 180 deg C and it should be at that for 2 hours. Yes I could calculate how much energy it needs but this is not what I am after. The...

Hi Guys, I have a small problem and I am really hoping that you guys may be able to help, given the huge amounts of experience that is here. So let me explain. I am trying to make a comparison of ovens/autoclaves and i am interested in how much energy is consumed in each process. So, i have...

Hi guys, Very sorry for the delay, but i now have more information about the part in question. SO I believe that the part sits in the rear of a 2 seater roadster prodcued by Mercedes. I have attached a picture of the part which is in composite, i found this picture on the web. Anyway I am...

Hello again, It maybe that I have asked for the wrong item. I know what the part is called in German, its the tanktrennwand which translates to tank partition wall. I am particularly interested in the materials used to construct this in the mercedes e class and how what loads it might have to...

Hello, I am interested in BIW construction, and particularly the rear seat pan. I know that to reduce weight some manufactures now use magnesium. Does anyone know what the design requirements are for such a component? Where can i learn about what kind of conditions, temps and loads such a...

TVP, Many thanks for your post, I appreciate the time you took to answer. I find the links super useful! Thanks again

Hi, I have already searched many papers, however I can find general information, but the more specific is much more difficult. Thanks anyway

Hello, I am trying to gain an understanding of magnesium diecasting in the automotive industry. I would like to know about most of the life, of a part from casting to disposal with specific interest in the following: 1, I know that mag casing alloy can be recycled in house, but what...

Thanks guys, Hey Cory, any mpre information on the economically positive recycling structure? Thanks again!

Hello, I am interested in how seriously magnesium is taken as a material for light-weighting. I am trying to find studies that compare mag against steel and also take into account scrap amounts produced during manufacture. Would be very happy to receive any help

Thanks guys, Any idea which FAA or JAR regs I should look at ?

ok guys thanks for posting, but i did not want to be specific about my current business. as i just needed to know about the following: Regulations? insurance ? to enable us to bid for work, we do not want to do primary structure or military, anything else we can handle with all processes...

Hello, I am hoping that someone is able to help with this question: I am interested in moving into the aerospace sector, manufacturing advanced composites, could anyone help with regards to: Which qualifications i would need in my factory? which regulations I should look up? what are the...